Omega's flagship line for decades, the Constellation represents style, luxury, attention to detail, robust function, and most all, superior precision. Elegant and stately, it's well-suited for both casual and professional dress.

Today's offering showcases this uncommon mens Omega Constellation Manhattan-based watch in steel and solid 18K gold with date produced in only limited numbers. It is in stunning near new-old-stock condition. It is the nicest example of one of these that has ever passed through these halls.

Designed by Carol Didisheim, the Manhattan became one of Omega's iconic designs.

Our friend and Constellation expert Desmond Guilfoyle described it this way: "The Omega Constellation Manhattan is a bona fide technical and aesthetic icon of the nineteen-eighties. It is one of a handful of early nineteen-eighties watches that have so far stood the test of time. It stands alongside the Piaget Polo, the revived Cartier Tank Watch, the Movado Museum Watch collection, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Swatch as true emblems of nineteen-eighties watch design."

While Omega fitted the majority of these Manhattans with 32mm cases and quartz movements, this uncommon automatic chronometer model had a 36mm case, the same diameter as a Rolex Datejust. And unlike the quartz watches, Omega fitted these with exposition backs covered by a sapphire crystal.

For the movement of this watch the company used their caliber 1109 mechanism, based on the ETA 2892-2, worked up to officially certified chronometer standards. As Desmond points out ETA's movement has achieved an impressive reputation for quality, reliability, accuracy and precision.

We were fortunate to acquire our Manhattan in exceptional original condition - a 9.8 out of 10. It presents as near new-old-stock.

Its case presents in mint condition with only light partial signs of previous polishing. The original black enamel in the numbers is perfect mint. Its dial presents as mint. And its bracelet presents as mint.

A Master Watchmaker has just freshly serviced the movement, and we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment. It is running extremely strongly and keeping very accurate time.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

Notes: Desmond's excellent essays on the creation of the Constellation Manhattan and a review of the watch can be found here: The Genius behind the Omega Constellation Manhattan and here: Omega Constellation Manhattan Review

To view the watch's page on the Omega website, follow this link.

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

Manufacturer: Omega
Country of origin: Switzerland
Model: Constellation, ref. 368.1075
Serial no.: 49,644,989
Year made: 1987
Case material: Stainless steel and solid 18K gold
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Quick-Setting Date
Dial: Gloss black, steel applied spherical indexes, outer minute track, aperture for date, mint condition
Movement: Omega caliber 1109, an officially certified chronometer, gilt finished, 21 jewels
Case condition: Its case presents in mint condition with only light partial signs of previous polishing. The original black enamel in the numbers is perfect mint.
Crystal: Sapphire, mint condition
Dimensions: 36mm wide excluding
Hands: Original, gold batons
Band: Omega Constellation bracelet, steel, extension clasp, sized to fit a wrist up to approximately just ove inches, adjustable, presents as mint condition with virtualy no stretch
Serviced: Yes, freshly serviced by a Master Watchmaker.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running extremely strongly and keeping very accurate time.
Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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