The rich copper dial background also includes gold-tone Dauphine hands (with seconds hand) and baton dial markers as well as a window at 3 o'clock for the automatic date display. Other features include a scratch-resistant and glare-proofed domed sapphire crystal, a distinctive Cabochon crown, and water resistance to 50 meters (165 feet). The watch case measures 34mm (1.3 inches) across and 8mm (0.31 inches) deep.

The Omega Story
The Omega watch story begins in 1848, when founder Louis Brandt began hand assembling key-wound precision pocket watches from parts supplied by local craftsmen in his principality La Chaux-de-Fonds, in the northwest corner of Switzerland. However, the Omega name didn't appear until 1894, after Louis Brandt had passed away and his watchmaking traditions were taken over by his sons, Louis-Paul and Cesar Brandt. Omega watches have long been associated with glamorous screen and sports stars--the Omega Seamaster is famous for being the watch of choice for James Bond--with current ambassadors including Pierce Brosnan, Nicole Kidman, tennis player Anna Kournikova, and swimmers Michael Phelps and Ian Thorpe.

But Omega is more than just a fashionable watch. In 1965, the Omega Speedmaster chronograph was "flight-qualified by NASA for all manned space missions" as the only wristwatch to have withstood all of the U.S. space agency's severe tests, including passing grades for extreme shocks, vibrations, and temperatures ranging from -18 to +93 degrees Celsius. The greatest moment in the Speedmaster's history was undoubtedly 20 July 1969 at 02:56 GMT, when it recorded man's first steps on the Moon's surface as part of the Apollo 11 mission. Today, Omega is known for its rigorous testing of new movements, cases, and bands. Each new Omega movement is tested on the wrist in existing Omega models, while various laboratory tests are conducted to determine temperature-resistance, shock-resistance and vibration-resistance.

Product Description
18K gold and stainless steel. Satin finished, brushed steel bracelet with full 18K gold bars is integrated into the sleek brushed steel case. Brushed gold bezel with curved claws and engraved Roman numeral hour markers. Copper colored dial with gold colored Dauphine hands and baton hour markers. At the 3 o'clock a window hour reveals the automatic date calendar. Domed, scratch resistant sapphire crystal is glare proofed. Bracelet has a push-button safety clasp. Water resistant to 50 meters (165 ft.). Swiss quartz movement. Case is 34mm diameter, 8mm thick.
Omega Constellation Mens Watch 1212.10 / 121210 / 1212.10.00 / 12121000

1967 was the year of purchase, and, despite the fact it has never, ever, even straight from a service, kept the right time, I have felt good wearing it 24x7 week-in, week-out, for all those years. Never have I been precious about the watch, I have worn it under every conceivable condition: work, play and sported it at the best events in the most exclusive places and always felt comfortable about it. On losing it, in a public park whilst playing football, I put up a 10 reward (so as not to too loudly proclaim its value) and had it found and returned.

Since it became 25 years old, servicing has become somewhat expensive, so I simply leave it a few years between, which seems not to alter its behaviour. On a number of occasions I have contemplated purchasing a new watch, but whenever tempted to explore the possibility, I always find that I cannot bear to separate myself from the partnership.