Omega Constellation Ref. 7190
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960s
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis Omega Constellation wristwatch, referenced as 7190, was produced during the 1960s. The watch features an 18K yellow gold construction, including a two-body case that is both polished and brushed, and an integral textured 18K yellow gold bracelet.
It is a self-winding, center-seconds chronometer with an officially certified movement. The dial is brushed champagne with applied gold and black baton indexes, complemented by gold-rimmed date aperture, applied gold Omega logo, and an applied gold star at the 6 o'clock position. The timepiece houses the copper-colored Caliber 564 movement, which features 24 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and a swan-neck micrometer regulator.
The balance is monometallic and adjusted to five positions and temperature. The watch measures 35 mm in diameter and 11 mm in thickness, with the dial, case, and movement signed by the manufacturer.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1960s
- Type
- Self-winding wristwatch with date
- Maker
- Omega
- Movement
- Caliber 564
- Reference
- 7190
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case dimensions
- 35 mm diameter, 11 mm thickness
- Case construction
- 18K yellow gold
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
- Movement adjustment
- 5 positions and temperature
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a two-body, 18K yellow gold case that utilizes both polished and brushed finishing techniques. The case back is screwed-down and displays the Constellation logo. Attached to the case is an integral textured 18K yellow gold bracelet, contributing to the overall aesthetic of the piece. The dial is finished in brushed champagne and incorporates applied gold and black baton indexes for hour markers. Minute and seconds divisions are located on the inner edge of the dial. Additional features include an applied gold Omega symbol positioned at 12 o'clock, an applied gold star at 6 o'clock, and a date aperture framed in gold. The hands are yellow gold dauphine style with black center inserts.
- Visible features
- • Champagne dial with baton markers • Integral textured yellow gold bracelet • Gold dauphine hands with black inlay • Constellation logo present on case back
- Signatures and Grading
- The manufacturer has signed the watch on the dial, the case, and the movement. The item was offered as part of a lot featuring various owners. The auction house provided a grading system for the object, assigning it an overall grade of AA. Specific component grades were provided in the listing as well. The case is graded as 3, the movement as 3, and the dial as 3-01. The hands are noted as being original to the timepiece.
- Movement and Escapement
- The timepiece is powered by the Omega Caliber 564 movement, which is finished in a copper-colored tone. It utilizes a straight-line lever escapement and includes 24 jewels. The balance assembly features a shock absorber and a self-compensating flat balance spring. Regulation is achieved through a swan-neck micrometer regulator. The movement is monometallic and has been adjusted to five positions and temperature, reflecting its status as an officially certified chronometer. The auction description lists the movement condition as grade 3, noting that repair is required.
Identification
- Reference
- 7190
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The auction description states 'Repair required, at buyer's expense' for the movement
- Research required: Movement grading is 3** which is described as 'Good' but requires potential service