Omega Constellation Marine Chronometer Megaquartz

The Constellation was once Omega’s flagship model. A contemporary of the Speedmaster Professional, Seamaster 300, Railmaster and DeVille, the 'Connie' was top dog. Over the years Omega produced many different Constellatios in a wide variety of case shapes and dials. The changing design language of the 1970s resulted in a limited run of references housed in blocky cushion cases with integrated bracelets, a departure from their more traditional dressy and lithe designs. It also resulted, in 1974, in a special Marine Chronometer version of the Connie with a high-beat 'Megaquartz' movement that ticked at 2.5 MHz, or 2,400,000 Hz. Pretty wild stuff! This particualar Constellation Marine Chronometer Megaquartz is housed in a 44mm tall x 32.5mm wide rectangular stainless steel case with an integrated bracelet, a 14K gold bezel and serial number plaque, an acrylic crystal, and a signed crown. The dial is unlike that of any other Omega you're likely to see: Framed by a black acrylic inner bezel, it features a matte black background, an outer white minute track, white 'dash' indices, a date window at 6 o'clock, and a luminous white 'baton' handset. Powering this unique watch is Omega's Calibre 1500-series Megaquartz movement, a staggeringly precisely engine accurate to something like one second per thousand years. While the movement's insanely high beat rate means less battery efficiency than a modern quartz watch, its technology is nevertheless wildly impressive for the 1970s...and even for today. If you're looking for a special piece that combines horology, electronics, futurism, and cutting-edge industrial design, you could do little better than this compelling Ref. ST 398.0832!