Omega - Constellation - Men - 1990-1999

OMEGA CONSTELLATION DAY-DATE REF. 196.1070 – YELLOW GOLD 18K – QUARTZ – VINTAGE 1989

Elegant vintage Omega Constellation Day-Date, reference 196.1070, made in 18-karat yellow gold and dated 1989.

A classic and refined piece from Omega's historic Constellation collection, characterized by its restrained proportions, an elegant golden dial, and a double-calendar complication with day of the week and date.

Its solid 18K gold case, paired with a gold-toned dial and a leather strap, gives the watch a discreet and sophisticated presence, especially suited for collectors of vintage Swiss watchmaking and dress pieces in precious metals.

FEATURES:

Brand: Omega
Collection: Constellation
Model: Constellation Day-Date
Reference: 196.1070
Year: 1989
Origin: Switzerland
Gender: Men / Unisex
Movement: Swiss quartz
Caliber: ETA 255.471
Jewel count: 6
Functions: Hours, minutes, day of the week and date
Case material: steel and 18-karat yellow gold
Dial: Golden
Crystal: Sapphire
Strap: Leather
Clasp: Deployment buckle
Style: Dress / vintage luxury

DIMENSIONS

Case: approximately 33 × 34 mm
Thickness: approximately 7 mm
Its dimensions and slim profile provide an especially elegant silhouette under shirt cuffs, representative of luxury dress watches from the late 1980s.

MOVEMENT

Equipped with a Swiss quartz ETA caliber 255.471 with 6 jewels, a Swiss electronic movement designed to offer precision and practicality.

It features day-of-the-week and date indications, making this Constellation an attractive blend of classic elegance and functionality.

CASE IN STEEL AND 18-K GOLD

One of the main attractions of this piece is its case made of steel and 18K yellow gold, clearly setting it apart from the numerous Constellation versions crafted in steel, plated, or two-tone.

The case measures approximately 33 × 34 mm, with only 7 mm thickness, resulting in a thin and balanced watch.

DIAL

Elegant golden-toned dial, perfectly integrated with the character of the yellow-gold case.

The Day-Date configuration incorporates the day of the week and date indications, maintaining a classic and sober aesthetic characteristic of the Constellation collection.

CONDITION

Vintage used watch, well preserved in overall very good condition, with minor superficial signs of wear consistent with its age.

May show light micro-scratches and marks typical of a watch produced in the late 1980s. The watch is sold without original box and without original documentation.

Water resistance is not guaranteed currently, so it is recommended to avoid contact with water unless previously verified by a pressure test.

HISTORY AND COLLECTION

The Omega Constellation collection is one of the historic dress watch lines of Swiss manufacture. This example belongs to a generation in which Omega combined especially slim and elegant cases with highly precise quartz movements.

The combination of Constellation + Day-Date + 18-karat yellow gold case makes this reference an interesting collectible piece within Omega vintage watchmaking from the late 20th century.

INCLUDES

Omega Constellation Day-Date ref. 196.1070
Leather strap
No original box
No original documentation

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Omega Constellation Day-Date ref. 196.1070 from 1989, an elegant Swiss vintage watch with a steel and 18-karat yellow gold case, golden dial, and 6-jewel ETA 255.471 quartz movement. Includes day and date calendar. Case of approximately 33 × 34 mm and only 7 mm thick. A classic and refined piece from Omega's historic Constellation collection, ideal for collectors of vintage Omega and gold dress watches. Supplied with box and without documentation.