{"product_id":"omega-constellation-1685004-18k-yellow-gold-dennison","title":"OMEGA CONSTELLATION 168.5004 18K YELLOW GOLD 'DENNISON'","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE ESSENTIALS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAKE:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOMEGA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL: \u003c\/strong\u003e168.5004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYEAR:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1963\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOX\/PAPERS:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNO\/NO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE DIAMETER: \u003c\/strong\u003e36MM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE MATERIAL:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e18K YELLOW GOLD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRACELET MATERIAL:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e18K YELLOW GOLD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOVEMENT:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAUTOMATIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHere at Falco, we make it our mission to procure the most diverse and wonderful vintage watches in the country, presenting these amazing—and sometimes overlooked—pieces to the world in all their glory. Selfishly, though, it’s just as enjoyable to admire and study them, and to imagine the days in which they were first born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Omega Constellation we have here is one of those time capsules we can’t help but love. The Constellation was introduced in 1948, originally as the limited-production Centenary Chronometer. It proved so popular that Omega decided to continue the concept, and in 1952 the Constellation as we know it today was formally born: a collection of automatic chronometer watches sitting at the very top of Omega’s range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOver the years, Omega produced the Constellation in countless variations, with different dial designs, bracelet constructions, and case materials ranging from stainless steel and gold plate to 9ct and 18ct gold. In mid-20th-century Britain, however, Omega faced a problem: high import duties on precious-metal watches made it uneconomical to import fully assembled gold cases. To solve this, Omega partnered with the British firm Dennison, which produced cases domestically to Omega’s exacting standards. These proudly carried British hallmarks, \"Made in England\" signatures, and the A.L.D. stamp for Aaron Lufkin Dennison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis particular watch is one of those Dennison-cased Constellations. Holding it today, you’d never guess it turns 63 this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 18k yellow gold case is in fantastic condition, having seen very little polishing throughout its lifetime. The bracelet is a work of art in itself, comprising numerous individual links that drape beautifully around the wrist, while the clasp is every bit as delightful to use as it is to admire. The bracelet has been previously shortened and will accommodate wrists measuring approximately 15–16 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe silver dial has aged gracefully, developing a subtle, darker patina in places. Onyx baton markers and the applied Constellation star complete the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe movement has been freshly serviced and is running at +5 s\/d, with 286° amplitude and a 0.1 ms beat error. One can only imagine the life the original owner led when purchasing this piece 63 years ago. Today, it remains an unbelievably cool watch, available for little more than its melt value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56712141013378,"sku":null,"price":7650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/9201\/0882\/files\/OMEGACONSTELLATION168500418KYELLOWGOLD_DENNISON.jpg?v=1783698162","url":"https:\/\/falco-watches.com\/products\/omega-constellation-1685004-18k-yellow-gold-dennison","provider":"Falco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}