Omega

Omega Men's 1212.10.00 Constellation Two-Tone Watch

• Precise Swiss-Quartz movement
• Domed, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment inside
• Case diameter: 33.5 mm

Product Description

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Blending classic timepiece design with refined European style, this Omega Constellation men's watch is comfortably at home in both the boardroom as well as the baccarat table. Mixing both stainless steel and 18 karat gold, this Constellation offers an appealing balance of luxury, durability, and precision (with its Swiss quartz watch movement). Its brushed silver stainless steel case is topped by an 18 karat gold bezel that features engraved Roman numerals in black and curved claw accents at 3 and 9 o'clock. The silver stainless steel bracelet band flows seamlessly from the case and is slightly tapered. It's accented by thin horizontal bands of 18 karat gold that separate the silver links and stretch fully across the width of the band. It's joined by a secure push-button safety clasp.

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.

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. Omega watches rocketed off to space on many subsequent missions, including visits to Skylab and the historic Apollo-Soyuz link-up of Soviet and American astronauts in 1975.

In more recent years, Omega created the world's first self-winding wristwatch with central tourbillon in 1994 and made history in 1999 with the first mass-produced watch incorporating the co-axial escapement, developed in conjunction with renowned English master watchmaker George Daniels. In simple terms, the escapement is the heart of a mechanical watch, generating the impulses that make the mechanism move. Omega's Co-Axial Escapement drastically reduces the friction among the parts that transmit energy to the other components, producing greater stability and precision and reducing service requirements.

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 Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BK35EC
• Item model number: 1212.10.00
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,314 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars mens omega constellation classic 1212.10, June 3, 2005

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ARLIUS "ARLIUS" (NM USA) - See all my reviews

I have had this watch for about 6 years. It keeps ok time. It looses a second or so each month.The band feels good and fits great.I needed a couple of links removed and the did the for me when I got the watch. I pick the watch up in Jamaca on a cruise.I think a paid $1500.00 or so. I wear it to go swimming and to the beach.I have no trouble with water damage.I did have the main seal replaced last year when the battery needed replacing.I think it cost me $30.00 at a local place. I think the look is simple but nice and it is smaller and thinner then a rolex I have. I wear it every day and it looks new. If I had to do it over again I would by the automatic style,just because of possible resale and I like the sweeping hand of a automatic.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best watch You can ever own, February 25, 2009

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Ronald C. Ward "r" (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought this watch as a reward for getting a big promotion. The date of the promotion was March 23, 1993, and it is engraved on the back of the watch. I wore this watch to work every until I retired in 2003. I looks as good as the day I bought it. It keeps flawless time. I always compliments for its beauty. I paid $1400 for it, and the jewel had to order three extra full gold bar links for me. I was not charged for these, and I know at 18 carat gold, they were not cheap.
Shorty after I bought it, I and my wife went car shopping, and I noticed the salesman took a long look at the watch when we met him. He steared us towards the high end cars, maybe thinking with such an elegant watch we must be loaded.
It is something one wants to pass down. I plan to leave it to my grandson, my namesake, for his use someday. It has great sentimantal value to me.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A dream come true, March 25, 2007

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M. Moraes (Astoria NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Omega Men's 1212.10.00 Constellation Two-Tone Watch (Watch)

It was a great experience, this product is everything i ever dream of.Is the most beatifull watch i have ever own. It brought me a lot of satisfaction. So far, is been 100% accurate, just like i expecteded, and i am getting lots of complements from my friends, and also from perfect estrangers.