Omega Constellation

Overall Condition: Excellent overall condition with minimal wear for its age. The crystal, dial, and indicies are all in excellent condition.

There was a brief moment in the 1970s when watch design became genuinely experimental.

Traditional round cases gave way to bold geometric forms, crystals became sculptural elements, and the line between jewelry, industrial design, and watchmaking began to blur. Few brands embraced this shift more elegantly than Omega, particularly through the influence of celebrated jewelry designer Andrew Grima and the avant-garde design language that emerged from the era.

This Omega Constellation is a perfect example.

Housed in a striking 22mm x 39mm yellow gold case, the watch is less a conventional dress watch than a study in proportion and perspective. Its elongated rectangular form is dominated by a dramatic hobnail dial that transforms the aesthetic into something almost jewel-like. It's a beautiful pattern that just elevates the design in its pretty light-catching way.

Slim 'baton' markers radiate from the center, while simple hands and discreet Constellation branding let the watch's architecture speak for itself. The dial feels remarkably modern even half a century later.

Inside beats Omega's automatic winding Caliber 661, a reliable and elegantly slim movement perfectly suited to the watch's profile. The piece is fitted to a alligator leather strap via its beautiful hooded lugs, completing a look that feels simultaneously futuristic and unmistakably 1970s with its matching engraved pin buckle.

Today, collectors spend enormous sums pursuing the era's most famous design icons. Watches like this Constellation remind us that some of the most interesting creations came from brands willing to take risks.