Omega Constellation 1203.30.00

Omega Constellation Co-Axial Chronometer 1203.30.00 Two Tone Khanjar Logo for Sultanate of Oman

Released in 1948 to celebrate Omega's 100th anniversary, the Omega Constellation has evolved from a flagship model to a relatively obscure offering in its modern context. Put forth initially as the limited production "Centenary Chronometer," it saw so much demand that in 1952 Omega decided to keep producing the watch and name it the Constellation. During the 1950s and 1960s, a gold Constellation was seen as an equal to the Rolex Day-Date due to their similar expense. Constellations were chronometer certified and were thus prized by their owners as not only being prestigious due to their 18kt gold construction but their high-precision movements. Powered by automatic movements, the Constellation was typically powered by a bumper movement whereby its oscillation weight would bump from side to side, rather than all the way around the movement like an ordinary automatic movement. However, the Constellation’s design has evolved over the years, and so in 1982 it was redesigned as the Constellation Manhattan and turned from the dress watch it had been into the integrated bracelet design that we know today. Boasting a claw-style bezel whereby prongs hug the crystal, which have since evolved into two horizontal gadroons along the middle of the bezel as seen on the Constellation that we have here, the 38mm diameter ref. 1203.30.00, and an integrated bracelet design with the same gadroon-punctuated form, the Constellation is a stylish casual watch that introduces sportier elements into the Constellation’s rich history as a dress watch. Offered here, our example is marked as a special order commission from the Sultanate of Oman with its red Khanjar Dagger emblem on its sapphire crystal caseback marking it as one of the special order pieces that collectors fawn over due to their rarity and special place within the brand’s history. Brand : Omega Dimensions : 38mm Model : Constellation Movement : Automatic cal. 2500 Reference : 1203.30.00 Bracelet : Stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold bracelet Year : Circa 2000s Condition : Like new Material : Stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold Included : Watch, box, papers, and hang tags Dial Color : Silver THE DIAL Boasting a bright silver dial with its gold applied indices and hands, the ref. 1203.30.00's display communicates the regal sense of aesthetics that a watch for the Sultanate of Oman should communicate. THE CONSTRUCTION Boasting a two-tone integrated bracelet design with gold gadroons punctuating its one-piece links and acting as the point of rotation, the Constellation's bracelet is thoroughly comfortable, given its supple flow around the wrist. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.