Estate Omega Constellation Manhattan Day-Date Chronometer, Ref. 398.0869, Two-Tone, Circa 1984–1988

DESCRIPTION

This estate Omega Constellation Manhattan Chronometer Day-Date dates to approximately 1984–1988 and represents one of Omega’s most iconic integrated-bracelet designs. The stainless steel case is elevated by an 18K yellow gold Roman numeral bezel and coordinating gold accents throughout the original two-tone bracelet, creating a refined and versatile look that remains highly collectible.

The white dial presents separate day-of-the-week and pointer-date subdials, gold-tone hands, applied hour markers, and the classic Constellation script. Powering the watch is the Omega caliber 1444 quartz movement, based on the ETA 255.471 platform, which has been professionally cleaned and serviced and is ready to wear.

KEY DETAILS

• Brand: Omega
• Collection: Constellation Manhattan
• Reference: 398.0869
• Internal case reference: 198.0142
• Era: Circa 1984–1988
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Bezel: 18K yellow gold Roman numeral bezel
• Bracelet material: Stainless steel with 18K yellow gold accents
• Bracelet reference: 1143/012
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Caseback: Omega Observatory medallion
• Movement: Omega caliber 1444 quartz
• Base movement: ETA 255.471
• Jewels: 6
• Certification: Chronometer
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day (subdial at 9 o’clock), and pointer date (subdial at 3 o’clock)
• Dial: White with yellow gold-tone accents and applied hour markers
• Clasp: Signed Omega folding clasp
• Country of origin: Switzerland

MEASUREMENTS

• Case width: Approximately 33mm, excluding crown
• Widest case dimension: Approximately 36mm
• Current bracelet fit: Approximately 7-inch wrist

CONDITION

• Estate condition with surface wear consistent with age and previous use
• Fine scratches and scuffs visible on the case, bezel, bracelet, and clasp
• White dial is clean and well preserved
• 18K yellow gold Roman numeral bezel shows age-appropriate surface wear
• Original integrated bracelet and signed Omega clasp are present and fully functional
• Movement has been professionally cleaned and serviced

IMPORTANT NOTES

• The interior caseback is marked 198.0142 and 398.0869
• The movement is marked ETA 255.471, corresponding to Omega caliber 1444
• The caseback is permanently engraved “30 YEARS” and personalized with the name “JERE”; these engravings cannot be removed without altering the caseback
• The bracelet is marked 1143/012
• The bracelet currently fits an approximately 7-inch wrist; no extra links are included
• The bezel and bracelet accents are 18K yellow gold; the watch is not entirely solid gold
• No original box or papers are included
• Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed due to the watch’s vintage age
• Sold as an estate watch in the condition photographed; please review all photographs carefully