My Omega Constellation (cira 1985?)

Hi,

I'm new to this forum. I've been trying to do a bit of research into my Constellation but have been getting nowhere. Can't seem to find any images of a similar watch. A bit of history about how a came to own it.

I'm pretty sure I witnessed my father purchasing this watch while we were transferring at an airport in Aruba in 1985. It was never worn until it was gifted to me on my graduation from university in 1998, as per the inscription on the back. I had it serviced that same year and had the strap shortened slightly ( I still have the cut off sections) but I can't remember where I sent it. Unfortunately, the slight damage you can see on the watch face was done during the servicing. I have only worn it during special occasions.

I'm confident that its original as my dad never bought anything dodgy in his life. But there is always the chance!

Can anyone tell me anything more about this watch? It still works well, but should I get it serviced/insured?

Any info would be apricated.


Scubak13

This is intriguing. I don’t think you need to worry about it’s authenticity. I’ve seen similar models like this from around that era, but perhaps others can chime in. I was going to say it could be quartz but if you’ve had it serviced then I doubt this is the case. Is there a hallmark anywhere, and is it heavy? It could be solid gold.

A Google image search indicates that it was designed by English jewelry designer Andrew Grima in the 70s. Might be reference 8310. The examples I've come across in a few minutes of research are 18k gold.

Or maybe late 60s

I didn't think the photo of the hallmark would come out, but after a bit of experimentation it did.

Thanks Olhenry56. I did try Google image search and came up with one picture that looked a bit like my watch, but the linked page was gone so I didn't get any further. I think you are right about Andrew Grima being the designer and I was very surprised that the watch could be early 70's or even late 80's. Thanks to your info I found a very similar designed watch (but clearly also very different!) at the following link which gives me great confidence that you have the designer correct: https://antiquewatchuk.co.uk/produc...-18ct-gold-automatic-constellation-circa-1973

I can’t see that, is it 18k? That’ll be the hallmark for the strap I’d imagine, so inside the caseback of the watch there should be one for the watch itself.