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Omega Constellation Linen Dial - Brick Bracelet (Ref. 168.027), 1970s
- Maker / attribution
- Omega (maker)
- Date
- 1970s
- Historical period
- Quartz Revolution (1969 – 1990)
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Object type
- Wristwatch
- Dimensions
- Case 35 mm
- Stock no.
- Product 8306024153271
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, Huntington Company (product 8306024153271)
- Catalogue title (original)
- 1970s Omega Constellation Linen Dial - Brick Bracelet (Ref. 168.027) (English)
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Record summary
Catalogued by Huntington Company (dealer) (stock number Product 8306024153271), this is a wristwatch by Omega, made in Switzerland, dated 1970s. The Atlas places it in the Quartz Revolution period (1969 – 1990) of its Wristwatches collection. Recorded dimensions: Case 35 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.
Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.
Catalogue description
Dealer description — Huntington Company
Timeless and Attainable Start your vintage journey with confidence. History & Significance The Constellation line has been Omega’s flagship chronometer series since the 1950s, known for its precision ratings and distinctive star at six o’clock. By the late 1960s Omega introduced the “C-case” Constellation, a modernized design with an integrated profile, sharper geometry, and hidden lugs. These models have become an important chapter in the evolution of the Constellation as Omega shifted toward more architectural styling. Reference 168.027 is part of that early C-case generation and houses Omega’s chronometer-rated caliber 564, one of the brand’s most respected automatic movements from the era. This example features a clean silver dial with applied indexes and its original fluted bezel, paired with an Omega beads-of-rice bracelet for a cohesive period-correct look. Writer’s Thoughts A great everyday Omega for someone who wants a chronometer-rated vintage piece with personality but without the bulk of later sports watches. The C-case wears flat and balanced on the wrist, and the original bracelet adds a lot of charm. Our Promise Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. This Omega is offered in original condition, representing an uncommon and stylish take on one of Omega’s most iconic model families. Specifications Brand: Omega Model: Constellation ref. 168.027 Year: circa 1970s Case Material: Stainless steel Case Size: 35mm Bezel: Fluted bezel Dial: Silver Linen Crystal: Acrylic Movement: Automatic Strap: Original Omega bracelet Buckle/Clasp: Omega-signed clasp Contents: Watch only Condition Case: Strong case with light wear and consistent brushing throughout. Bezel: Crisp fluted bezel with light age toning. Crystal: Light surface marks are present but do not affect overall visibility. Dial: Linen dial is perfect with cream tritium lume. Hands: Original hands with black paint. Strap: Omega stainless steel bracelet with minimal stretch. Buckle/Clasp: Omega-signed clasp functioning properly with expected surface wear.
Historical context
Quartz Revolution (1969 – 1990)
Seiko's Astron begins mass quartz timekeeping; traditional industries contract sharply.
Quartz and digital watches transformed the market after 1969. Swiss employment collapsed, Japanese and Hong Kong production soared, and the Swatch (1983) helped the Swiss industry recover; mechanical watches survived as luxury goods.
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Atlas type guide
Wristwatches
Bracelet watches were worn by women from the early nineteenth century — Breguet made one for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810–12 — but the wristwatch only became a man's instrument with military use and aviation in the early twentieth century. Between the World Wars it overtook the pocket watch; the 1920s and 1930s brought rectangular Art Deco cases, water-resistant cases and the first automatic winding systems.
After 1945 the wristwatch became a carrier of identity — dress watches, sports and dive watches, chronographs, calendars — produced by Swiss, American, Japanese, German, Soviet and Chinese industries. The quartz revolution after 1969 and the mechanical renaissance since the 1990s, including the rise of independent watchmakers, complete the story.
What to look for
- The reference number (between the lugs or inside the case back) and serial number, the starting point for dating.
- The calibre: its maker and number are often stamped under the dial or on the bridge.
- Originality of dial, hands and crown — refinished ('redial') dials are common.
- Case material marks: 18K/750, 14K/585, stainless steel, gold-filled, plated.
Dating clues
- Wire-lug cases: before c. 1925.
- Water-resistant screw-down cases: from 1926.
- Quartz movements: from 1969; sapphire crystals widespread after c. 1980.
General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.
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