1970s Omega Constellation Electroquartz 196.005 "Beta 21" with original strap Released in the early 1970s

Released in the early 1970s

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

representing Omega’s early foray into quartz technology

the clean and legible dial architecture

The combination of warm gold and cool iridescence is quietly spectacular

1970s Omega Constellation Electroquartz 196.005 "Beta 21" with original strap Released in the early 1970sThe 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