Constellation family · 35 references Omega

Constellation C-Case

Name: Omega Constellation C-Case
Brand: Omega
Availability: InStock

35mm Good Value

Low $900

Median $1,139

High $1,290

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The Omega Constellation C-Case takes the dress-watch manners of the earlier Constellations and gives them a broader-shouldered, unmistakably 1960s silhouette. Its rounded case flows into the lugs rather than treating them as separate appendages, giving this modestly sized automatic more presence on the wrist than its diameter suggests.

References 168.017 and 168.027 are useful starting points for exploring the family, but the dial and case finishing deserve as much attention as the reference. Look for crisp transitions between the brushed upper surfaces and polished edges: heavy polishing can soften the shape that makes a C-Case distinctive. The applied dial furniture, Constellation star, and observatory medallion on the back supply the finer detail. On a refinished dial, scrutinize the lettering and minute track; an overly fresh face can lose the delicacy of the original.

MovementAutomatic

Case Size35mm

What owners love

The 35mm measurement undersells how it wears: the broad C-shaped case gives it more presence than a round dress watch of the same diameter, without making it feel bulky. The short lugs help it sit neatly on the wrist.
The contrast between the brushed case top and polished edges is a big part of its charm in daily wear. It has a distinctly late-1960s shape, but the restrained dial keeps it from feeling like a costume piece.

Common Criticisms

The crown sits close to the case and can be awkward to grip. Winding and setting it is fiddlier than the clean outline suggests, especially if you have larger fingers.

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