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Omega Constellation C shape lady sigma white gold dial with diamonds

The Omega Constellation C-Shape.

In 1968, a year when the world was about to change, Omega introduced a watch that perfectly balanced high jewellery with technical ingenuity. This Omega Constellation C-Shape (ref. 568.004) is more than just a timepiece; it’s tangible proof of a golden age in watch design.
The Handwriting of a Legend
The story begins with the case. The revolutionary “C-shape” was designed by none other than Gérald Genta. Before shocking the world with the Royal Oak, he refined the Constellation line by allowing the lugs to flow seamlessly into the case. With a modest 24 mm diameter, this watch looks like an elegant piece of jewellery on the wrist, while Genta’s clean lines create a timeless, almost architectural look.

What makes this particular piece truly unique is the dial. While most models of that era opted for simplicity, this watch exudes pure luxury:
The texture: A beautiful linen texture that plays with light, giving the dial a warm, material depth.
The Sigma: At the bottom of the dial are the small Greek letters $\sigma$. This Sigma marking was an exclusive statement by the Swiss industry to indicate that the indices and hands were made of solid white gold. The sparkle: As the crowning glory, this rare dial is set with three diamond indices, a configuration that, in this combination (linen,…
Under the hood of this lady lies a serious piece of technology: the Caliber 682. This automatic movement is an officially certified chronometer, meaning the watch has passed the strictest accuracy tests. It embodies the Constellation philosophy: “The jewelry watch that tells the truth.”

Finished with the original steel buckle, this watch is a rare time capsule from 1968. It represents a moment when Omega made no concessions to materials or craftsmanship. A “very rare dial” that not only tells the time but also tells a story of elegance, innovation, and the unmistakable influence of Gérald Genta.

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Brand Omega
Diameter 25 mm
Model Constellation
Bracelet/strap: Leather
Reference 568.004
Buckle/clasp Original steel buckle
Material 18K White gold
Lug Width 12 mm
Crystal Acrylic
Set Content Watch only
Dial color linnen sigma white gold dial
Warranty 2 year (AWCo)
Movement Automatic

When Omega celebrated its centennial in 1948, it launched its first chronometer-rated wrist watch, the Centenary, to commemorate the event. The watch was an instant hit and in 1952, Omega decided it was time to expand its chronometer efforts. The Constellation was born as its top line of officially chronometer-rated watches.

The Constellation would be easily recognizable through a star on the dial and a caseback featuring an image of the Geneva observatory and eight stars. A nod to the accuracy records Omega set at the Kew-Teddington observatory in the 1930’s.

The first models featured bumper-automatics. A variation on the common free-spinning rotor, where the rotation is limited to 120 degrees, before the rotor hits a spring. This can be felt when handling the watch as a little bump. After four years, these calibers were replaced by free-spinning automatics.

The earlier models from the 1950’s and 1960’s featured the iconic pie-pan dial. The dial would slope down at an angle around its outer perimeter, providing a very cool sense of dimensionality. Since the look is reminiscent of the underside of a pie-pan, a nickname was quickly born. Halfway through the sixties, flat-dial versions slowly took over. The pie-pan remains a highly sought-after Constellation variant today.

In the 1970’s, all sorts of creative case shapes and integrated bracelets were launched. Different sizes were introduced for men and women. Countless dial variations were sold. Steel, gold and gold-cap versions can be found.

The Constellation is clearly Omega’s high end range. More effort was put into finishing techniques and accuracy. Where the Seamaster and Speedmaster lines were more about utility, the Constellation was (and still is) a tour-de-force in watchmaking precision.

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