1970s Omega 168.0057 “C-Case” Constellation with original bracelet

Founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Omega has grown to become one of the most renowned and respected names in the world of horology. What began as a small workshop assembling key-wound pocket watches quickly evolved into a global brand synonymous with precision, innovation, and timeless design.

Omega’s reputation for accuracy was further solidified when it became the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games in 1932, a role it still holds today. The brand’s dedication to precision was also demonstrated in 1969, when the Omega Speedmaster became the first watch worn on the Moon during NASA’s Apollo 11 mission.

Over the decades, Omega has introduced iconic collections such as the Seamaster, Speedmaster, and Constellation, blending cutting-edge technology with elegant design. Omega watches are not only known for their technical excellence but also for their association with explorers, athletes, and adventurers who push the limits of human achievement.

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 is a very cool example of the highly sought after Omega Constellation “C-Case”, named after its originally shaped case, and originally designed by Gérald Genta. It features a very nice light grey dial with a day and date window. It is animated by the solid and reliable Omega caliber 1021.