{"product_id":"1969-vintage-steel-omega-gerald-genta-c-shaped-constellation-ref-168-029-grey-dial-with-fluted-bezel","title":"1969 Vintage Steel Omega \"Gerald Genta\" C-Shaped Constellation Ref. 168.029 - Grey Dial with Fluted Bezel","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eIn the late 1960s Omega took a bold step in the evolution of one of its most important lines with a design that feels both of its era and surprisingly modern today. The \u003cem data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eOmega Constellation\u003c\/em\u003e reference \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e168.029 \u003c\/span\u003eis a refined interpretation of the “C-shaped” case, a form closely associated with legendary designer Gerald Genta at a moment when he was redefining sports and dress watches alike for major Swiss maisons. While Omega built its reputation on precision and tradition, this piece encapsulates a period when the brand was willing to experiment with silhouette and proportion to keep the Constellation ahead of the curve. To do this, Omega collaborated with Genta.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eThe watch wears with a subtle confidence. Its stainless steel tonneau case and original grey sunburst dial radiates light in a way that’s tactile and engaging, punctuated by applied steel elongated batons with black lacquer centers and luminous dots that offer clarity without fuss. Pointed baton hands echo the markers, creating a coherent and legible vista at a glance. Its rare fluted bezel brings added depth and elegance to its innovative case shape.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eThe so-called “C-shape” was a departure from the more classic round and pie-pan forms of earlier Constellations. Its slightly softened tonneau profile and updated design cues hinted at the stylistic shift underway in the late 1960's across Swiss watchmaking. The case’s elegant curvature and the way it frames the dial reveal an attention to harmony and proportion that Genta was becoming known for long before his later icons arrived. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003eUnder the hood, Omega’s automatic chronometer-certified caliber 751 keeps time with the robustness and reliability collectors have come to expect from the Constellation family. Seen in context, this is not just a watch but a snapshot of a pivotal moment in design history when tradition met forward thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSKU# G1099\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47824724754595,"sku":"G1099","price":3150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/1124\/3171\/files\/DSC03129.jpg?v=1782798829","url":"https:\/\/shop.gauthierwatches.com\/products\/1969-vintage-steel-omega-gerald-genta-c-shaped-constellation-ref-168-029-grey-dial-with-fluted-bezel","provider":"Gauthier Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}