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davestan · 24 December 2010, 04:03 PM

I was given this Constellation Megaquartz 32khz quite a few years ago. It was very battered with a broken bracelet. I always liked its retro looks especially the cushion face. Recently I decided to have a go at restoration and I think it came up quite nicely. I was lucky to find a crystal. In fact my Rollies have taken second place for wrist time, for the moment anyway.
I was wondering if anyone can tell me a bit about this model. I think its early 70's.

himmelblau · 25 December 2010, 04:18 AM

Constellation

Gents' metal bracelet

Reference

BA 396.0811
International collection

1973 - 1980
Movement

Type: Quartz electronic analogic
Caliber number: 1310
Created in 1973
8 jewels
Central sweep-second hand

Case

18K solid yellow gold
Dimensions: 11,6 x 37 x 41 mm
Case back

With screws
Full metal

Dial

Solid gold with gold hour markers and "stick" hands
Crystal

Mineral
Bracelet

18K solid yellow gold (attached)
Water resistance

30 meters

This watch may have existed with different dials.

More product information

Case ref. = 196.0016
Case : 11,6 x 37 x 41 mm - 18K solid yellow gold - with 18K solid yellow gold bracelet of ref. BA 1213/220.
International Collection : 1973-1980
Swiss retail price (1975) : not available
Also available in 18K gold on leather strap (BA 196.0016, CHF 3'900.-, in steel on steel bracelet of ref. ST 1213/202 (ST 396.0811, CHF 1'100.-) and in steel on leather strap (ST 196.0016, CHF 700.-)
JLM

asadtiger · 27 December 2010, 04:00 AM

wow Brian...now THAT is providing information ;)

quiet a historic one that is

davestan · 27 December 2010, 10:39 PM

Thanks Brian. Much appreciated

25 December 2010, 04:18 AM	#2
himmelblau "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: Scottish Borders Watch: GS SBGR051 Posts: 173	Constellation Gents' metal bracelet Reference BA 396.0811 International collection 1973 - 1980 Movement Type: Quartz electronic analogic Caliber number: 1310 Created in 1973 8 jewels Central sweep-second hand Case 18K solid yellow gold Dimensions: 11,6 x 37 x 41 mm Case back With screws Full metal Dial Solid gold with gold hour markers and "stick" hands Crystal Mineral Bracelet 18K solid yellow gold (attached) Water resistance 30 meters This watch may have existed with different dials. More product information Case ref. = 196.0016 Case : 11,6 x 37 x 41 mm - 18K solid yellow gold - with 18K solid yellow gold bracelet of ref. BA 1213/220. International Collection : 1973-1980 Swiss retail price (1975) : not available Also available in 18K gold on leather strap (BA 196.0016, CHF 3'900.-, in steel on steel bracelet of ref. ST 1213/202 (ST 396.0811, CHF 1'100.-) and in steel on leather strap (ST 196.0016, CHF 700.-) JLM __________________ The Rolex-Omega watch debate, is equal to the Nikon-Canon camera debate

27 December 2010, 04:00 AM	#3
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	wow Brian...now THAT is providing information ;) quiet a historic one that is

27 December 2010, 10:39 PM	#4
davestan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 504	Thanks Brian. Much appreciated

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