Lets take a trip back to circa ~1964. At that time the Bureau de Marche - now known as Controle Officiel suisse des Cronometres or COSC - had just sent Omega a letter stating that 100,000 consecutive serial number movements had passed their chronometer certification with "Especially Good Results." 100,000! The consecutive piece of that statement is the part to pay attention to because it is a testament to Omega, the brand, itself. Consider the context: in the 1960's companies like Omega were not afforded the luxuries of manufacturing products with modern precision laser-assisted tools or computers. Omega was manufacturing and assembling high grade mechanical movements which were comprised of hundreds of parts largely by hand that were then put through a battery of tests in order to get COSC certified - tests that many other movements failed. Again, to have 100,000 consecutive movements pass to such a high degree is no small feet. There is even an old Omega advertisement - attached as one of the pictures - where they commemorate the feat. Which serial numbers are part of the 100,000 you say? 24,410,000 to 24,509,999. This one? 24,43x,xxx :).
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ABOUT THIS WATCH
Omega Constellation
REFERENCE: 14902
YEAR: 1966
SERIAL: 24.43X,XXX
CASE: The 35mm stainless steel case is in great shape. The case has probably seen a polish or two in the past but still retains strong lines on the case and all four lugs. The case shows minimal wear especially considering its age. There are some scratches to the case back as noted in the pics - presumably from someone attempting to open the case back utilizing improper technique or tools in the past. The watch is completed by its original flat foot crown and crystal. There is a scratch which is on the inside of the acrylic crystal near the 6 o'clock hour marker.
DIAL: The non luminous, original, white, sunburst dial is in fantastic condition. The dial is free of any stains, scratches, blemishes or patina. It is completed by baton style hour markers and original dauphine hands. The seconds hand shows slight oxidation as noted in the pictures.
MOVEMENT: Omega automatic caliber 561, 24 jewels, 50hr power reserve, 19800bph. The watch winds crispy, sets and runs strong. The service history is unknown. Part of the legendary 100,000. See above.
BRACELET: Comes on authentic omega BOR bracelet.
ACCESSORIES: watch only.
BANK WIRE PRICE: $1,599 shipped.
