Do all Constellations have the observatory emblem?

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Ronstrous

·Dec 17, 2020

Pardon my ignorance, but I've seen a few Constellations for sale lately without an observatory emblem on back of the case. Do such models legitimately exist, or do all Constellations have the emblem?

Here's an axample:

https://www.chrono24.com/omega/omega-constellation-1660222--id15858148.htm

Thanks,

Ron

 

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Peemacgee

·Dec 17, 2020·Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers

You’ll notice that the reference is 166 not 168 and that there is no ‘officially certified’ on the dial. omega did produce constellations without chronometer rated movements (in mid 70s?) which is why there is no observatory on the back.

 

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gatorcpa

·Dec 17, 2020·ΩF InvestiGator

There were also a few chronometer rated Constellations sold through Omega’s Corporate Awards department in the USA with alternative case backs.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-constellation-pie-pan-168-005-stainless-steel-£450.3407/

Pay no attention to the price in this listing. It’s from 2013.
gatorcpa

 

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Norfolk

·Dec 17, 2020

Marine Chronometer and and MQ model do not have any logo on caseback. I also have various f300 and Megasonic with no observatory. I assume you are referencing the classic Connie, eg pre C case?

 

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Ronstrous

·Dec 20, 2020

Thanks all above for answering my question.

 

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giotommaseo

·Jan 13, 2023

... so is then such a Omega Constellation model legit?
https://www.chrono24.de/omega/omega...-manual-winding-weissgold-750--id23355338.htm
to me it seems like a fake Omega disguised as a Patek Philippe Calatrava...

 

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X350 XJR

·Jan 13, 2023·Vintage Omega Aficionado

giotommaseo

... so is then such a Omega Constellation model legit?
https://www.chrono24.de/omega/omega...-manual-winding-weissgold-750--id23355338.htm
to me it seems like a fake Omega disguised as a Patek Philippe Calatrava...

Perfectly legit, Omega did some different things in the 80s/90s.