Vintage Stainless Steel Electronic f300 Constellation Chronometer, Omega

Circa 1977, electronic, reference number 198.0076, serial number 36947654, the cushion case with signed silver dial, baton hands and hour markers, and day and date window at 3:00 hour, the stainless steel bracelet with signed fold-over clasp.

Case 37.5 in.; 7.5 in.

Private Collection, South Carolina

The electronic tuning fork movement, first designed by Swiss engineer and inventor Max Hetzel in the 1950s for Bulova, took off in the 1960s. By the 1970s, Swiss movement manufacturer ESA had licensed the tuning fork movement, expanding its popularity. This Omega f300 Constellation uses the Omega caliber 1260, based on the ESA caliber 9164, and is likely the last model made by Omega using the electronic tuning fork movement.

Scratching to crystal; wear to case and bracelet; running at time of examination. Please see Terms and Conditions of Sale: Clocks and Watches.