1950s Omega Constellation ref. 2852 in steel

One of Omega’s flagship models was the Constellation family, which appeared on dials in 1952. The detail that is so dear to the hearts of its fans is the medallion on the back of the case which features the Geneva observatory and eight stars, symbolizing the eight chronometry records won by Omega.

Since 1952, the Omega Constellation has been the flagship of Omega’s chronometer-class automatic watches. It is an evolution of the very popular Omega Centenary Chronometer Automatics, 2499 and 2500, launched a few years earlier to coincide with the celebration of Omega’s first 100 years of manufacturing high-end watches.

This reference 2852, made in a stainless steel case, is one of the early models. In beautiful condition for its age, it features a silver and non luminous pie pan dial with diamond markers and dauphine hands. The case remains unpolished, with strong lines and a sharp Geneve Observatory medallion on the back.