Buy Omega Women's 1365.71.00 Constellation My Choice Diamond Mini WatchOmega Women's 1365.71.00 Constellation My Choice Diamond Mini Watch Product Description:
- Precise Swiss-Quartz movement
- Domed, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment inside
- Case diameter: 22.5 mm
- 18kt. Yellow gold - stainless-steel case; White Mother-of-Pearl dial with diamond bezel
- Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)
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By Kimolaoha
Notwithstanding the description provided above, this Model 1365.71.00 Constellation "Mini" is from Omega's Cindy Crawford (not Nicole Kidman) "My Choice" collection; the 18K gold bezel and other adornments are solid gold (not plated); and the stainless steel bracelet and case are polished (shiny, and not satin or brushed).Having cleared that up, please also note that the original listing picture does not even begin to do this watch justice, so I've added a few stock pictures that I found while researching this watch before giving it to my wife as a birthday present. Even these pictures, though, do not adequately showcase the mother of pearl dial, which is very pretty (but just appears white in the pictures).Note that the "Mini" Constellation is purposefully small, dainty and delicate -- which is exactly what my wife wanted -- but would perhaps not be suitable for a larger wrist. (The Ladies' Constellations are, however, available in two larger sizes -- 25.5mm (Small) and 27.5mm (Mid-size)). This "Mini" - at 22.5 millimeters -- is about 3 or 4 mm smaller than my wife's Rolex oyster and considerably thinner. The diamonds around the bezel certainly make this watch the dressier of the two -- a little fussier -- but it still looks just great with jeans.The entire Amazon transaction was flawless, the watch arriving via Overnight UPS (with signature required), as I opted to upgrade from my standard Second Day Amazon Prime account. Omega's Ladies Constellation product packaging is first class - beautiful box with red bow -- and everything was included from Amazon (manuals, cards, papers, protective plastic wrapping around bracelet and face, etc.). Important note: As Amazon is NOT an authorized Omega retailer, the Omega warranty card is NOT included, not available, and not honored -- but Amazon does provide its own two year warranty. The serial number is present on the watch and matches the included paperwork, and the watch appears to be a recent specimen, i.e. not collecting dust on a shelf for several years.I couldn't be happier with the purchase and - needless to say - neither could my wife!!For those interested in the history of Omega's Constellation line of watches, here's some history that I found while researching the watch (also see the accompanying pictures):In 1952, OMEGA introduced the Constellation, a watch that was to become - and still is -- the flagship of OMEGA's entire line. The first OMEGA Constellation was introduced with an automatic movement - the `so-called' bumper rotor. The 12-sided dial on this watch caused a sensation when it was introduced, and is often referred to as the 'pie-pan' because it looks like an upside down pie pan. The bumper rotor movement was replaced in 1956 by a movement featuring a full rotor. The early "pie-pan" Constellations are very popular amongst collectors of vintage watches. In the 1970s, the legendary 'pie-pan' came to an end and made room for the typical chunky shaped watches. These 1970s Constellations are not as popular or valuable as the 1950s and 1960s models.In 1982, OMEGA launched a new series of watches in the Constellation line that introduced a particularly radical and enduring design concept. The 'Manhattan' Constellation had an integrated bracelet, available in either stainless steel or gold/steel. The sapphire crystal was placed on top of the shiny polished black bezel and held by four little signature 'claws'. These now-famous "Griffes" or claws placed it among the ranks of the world's most instantly identifiable timepieces. The Griffes were not only striking aesthetically, but were also highly functional in those days, for they held the sapphire crystal and gasket firmly against the case, contributing to the watch's water resistance. While the Griffes were initially introduced for their functionality, their individuality played a greater role in the Constellation's remarkable popularity than anyone could have imagined: they became the trademark which defined the watch line. A compelling argument could be made that if the dials were removed from most watches, only experts and enthusiasts would be able to tell them apart. Such was not the case with the OMEGA Constellation, which could be distinguished immediately from across a room and at any angle.1995 marked a milestone for both OMEGA and the Constellation. That was the year that OMEGA started working with brand ambassadors, the very first of which was supermodel Cindy Crawford, who actively participated in the design selection process with OMEGA's watch specialists. The first serious update of the Manhattan also took place in 1995. The rather simple and flat looking sapphire crystal of the 1982 version was replaced by a domed crystal with a smaller diameter. Even though the bezel was no longer completely covered by the crystal, the four signature claws that had identified the watch as a Constellation since the "Manhattan" model remained present on the bezel even though they had lost their initial functionality. The roman numerals were also removed from the dial, and relocated to the bezel. The updated model had a dial with applied baton hour markings. The movements also were updated in 1995.The original design of 1982 was still clearly present in this 1995 update. Additionally, OMEGA added the Constellation Mini series, promoted by Cindy Crawford, and offered 18K gold bracelets and bezels adorned with diamonds. Additionally, from a marketing perspective, the Constellation famously became "Cindy's Choice". These watches were the initial releases of the present Constellation line which has, since its launch and subsequent updating, been a favorite of OMEGA's fans around the world. Cindy's advertisements for the Constellation developed, over time, into OMEGA's "My Choice" advertising campaign: an image of a popular OMEGA ambassador is displayed in the brand's posters and advertisements along with a photograph of a Constellation watch, and a text limited to the subject's name and the words MY CHOICE.Constellations are both sporty and elegant - an essential part of OMEGA's rich heritage.
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