Omega Constellation Day Date Ref. 168.029 - Very Rare Linen Türler Signed Dial

Before the Speedmaster and Seamaster lines had developed their cult like fans, the Constellation collection – first introduced over 70 years ago in 1952 – was considered the most sought after Omega collection. This Constellation ref. 168.029 with a linen date-day dial dates to 1969 and is a great example of how the watch has evolved over the decades. The watch features many details we've come to love about vintage Constellations from the collection name on the dial with an applied star logo at 6, to the iconic Geneva Observatory caseback medallion. The eight gold stars on the gold medallion represent the intrinsically difficult eight observatory chronometer competitions Omega won in the 20th century. This Constellation was a chronometer-rated watch and it says so right on the dial. The most important part of this dial however is the Türler signed detail at 6. Double signed dials have become increasingly more sought after in the last ten years, this Türler is in reference to the retailer who originally sold the piece back in 1969.

This example features a 18K gold capped c-shaped case, which came to be a iconic feature of the Constellation collection through the late 60s and '70s. The shape is extremely comfortable and wraps like a cushion around the wrist. The dial here has a linen finish, adding an extra layer of dimension to the dial and the black dial printing as well as the applied details. The look in person is really cool and slightly funky, in a good way. Omega's self-winding caliber 751 is chronometer rated and has a handy quickset date by pulling the crown out, which is always a great feature to have in a watch that begs often and continuous wear.