The Omega Constellation has long been revered as one of the most important chronometer wristwatches of the 1950s and 1960s, forming a cornerstone of the manufacturer’s success. While today the Speedmaster commands the lion’s share of attention, in period it was the Constellation that stood at the apex of OMEGA’s technical and aesthetic offerings. Combining exacting precision with elegant design, the Constellation line embodied Omega’s ambitions to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the finest watchmaking houses in Switzerland.

Among the Constellations, the present Grande Luxe is undoubtedly one of the most elusive and extraordinary. The reference 16331 offered here is one of only two examples known to exist. According to research, the pair was specially commissioned for a member of the Kuwaiti royal family in the late 1950s, underscoring both the exclusivity and prestige of this configuration. Its sibling surfaced at the celebrated Omegamania sale in 2007, achieving an extraordinary 413,700 CHF—at the time one of the highest results ever realized for an Omega wristwatch. Remarkably, the present watch bears a serial and case number immediately adjacent to that historic example, strongly supporting the conclusion that the two were created as companion pieces.

The case, executed entirely in platinum, measures 35mm in diameter and is accompanied by its original and absolutely extraordinary integrated platinum bracelet. Its dial is nothing short of breathtaking: adorned with diamond hour markers, it radiates both refinement and opulence. The passing decades have given the surface with an attractive patina, lending further character to this already remarkable composition.

Beyond its exclusivity, it radiates a refinement and beauty that transcend the boundaries of brand and era. Preserved in superb condition and accompanied by an Omega Certificate, the present lot represents a truly unmissable opportunity for the discerning connoisseur.