COMMENT
星座を意味するコンステレーションは、オメガの最高精度と自動巻を両立させた珠玉のモデルです。
こちらは、コンステレーションの中でも、位の高い、金無垢仕様のコンステレーションです。
6時位置の星と裏蓋の天文台を模したメダリオンが誇らしいです。
クオーツ時計開発以前の「精度こそ絶対的な価値」とされた時代に生まれた最高峰の時計です。
この世代のオメガの機械は自動巻効率が優秀なため、手巻きを必要とする場合がほとんどありません。コンステレーションのオリジナル竜頭は、デザイン性を重視しています。手巻きし難いなど、マニュアルでの操作が重い感じますが、オリジナルの仕様であり、問題ありません。
BRAND
腕時計が普及し始めた1910年代から手巻き、自動巻と変遷を経て、クオーツ時計の開発によって機械式時計が衰退します。それ以前の1960年代に機械式腕時計はひとつのピークに達します。当時は日本でも三種の神器の一つだったオメガの時計。持つ人のステータスとなる高級品で、各メーカーが精度や防水性、耐久性など切磋琢磨し開発した時代。コストをかけて、より良い時計造りのためにしのぎを削っていました。
| BRAND | OMEGA |
| MODEL | Constellation |
| REFERENCE | 168004 |
| YEAR | 1966 |
| MATERIAL |
18K Yellow Gold |
| WINDING | Automatic |
| CALIBER | 561 |
| SERIAL | 24 |
| CASE SIZE | 35.0mm |
| BETWEEN LUGS | - |
| OVERHAULED | Yes |
| GUARANTEE | 1 Year |
| STRAP | Crocodile Leather |
| BOX and PAPERS | No |
COMMENT
The Constellation, representing a constellation of stars, is a gem of a model that combines Omega's highest precision with automatic winding. This particular Constellation stands out as a prestigious model, crafted in solid gold.
The pride of this model lies in the star at the 6 o'clock position and the medallion on the case back, reminiscent of an astronomical observatory.
Born in an era when "precision is the absolute value" was emphasized, this Constellation is among the finest watches developed before the advent of quartz technology.
The mechanical movements of Omega watches from this era are exceptionally efficient in automatic winding, requiring manual winding in very few instances. The original crown of the Constellation prioritizes design aesthetics. Although manual winding may feel somewhat challenging, it is part of the original design and poses no issues.
BRAND
From the 1910s when wristwatches began to gain popularity, through the transitions from manual to automatic winding, and eventually the decline of mechanical watches with the advent of quartz technology, Omega has been a key player. In the 1960s, preceding the widespread use of quartz watches, mechanical wristwatches reached a peak. Omega, one of the three sacred treasures in Japan at that time, was a symbol of status. It represented a luxury item where manufacturers competed to enhance precision, water resistance, durability, and other features. Considerable efforts and costs were invested in striving for excellence in watchmaking during this era.
