1970s Omega Constellation Electroquartz 196.005 "Beta 21" with original strap The bracelet

The bracelet

In the context of the Coussin — a softer

Released in the early 1970s

The dial is a study in functional elegance

Gerald Genta is the designer's designer — the man behind the Nautilus

1970s Omega Constellation Electroquartz 196.005 "Beta 21" with original strap The braceletThe Omega Beta 21 is a significant piece of horological history, representing Omegas early foray into quartz technology. Released in the early 1970s, it was powered by the revolutionary Beta 21 movement, one of the first quartz calibers ever developed, which was the result of a collaborative effort among several Swiss watchmakers to compete in the quartz revolution. The 41mm stainless steel case gives the watch a bold, futuristic aesthetic typical of