OMEGA Constellation Automatic C Shape - Reference 168.029. - Lot 141

OMEGA Constellation Automatic C Shape - Reference 168.029. Steel wristwatch with automatic winding. Barrel case, fluted bezel, fluted crown, screw-down caseback with Constellation medallion logo. Grey dial, applied grey and black baguette hour markers with luminescent patina paint highlights at their tips, grey baton hands with luminescent paint highlights, grey central seconds, day window in French and date at 3 o'clock, applied logo. Movement: mechanical self-winding with oscillating weight. Chronometer-certified Calibre 751 24 jewels - Numbered 28786765 (circa 1969). Case, dial and movement signed. Case dimensions: 35 mm. Omega steel bracelet with Omega folding clasp - Reference 3011/518. An elegant watch released in December 1964, this Constellation perpetuates the range with a dressy design inspired by the shapes of the letter C from which it takes its nickname. The design was created by the Picasso of watchmaking, Gérald Genta.