Omega Constellation White Gold and Red Gold Capped

Inventory Number: WW1911008LC& WW1911009LC

Produced circa 1970, 34mm, 18K white gold and red gold-capped, self-winding Cal.564 for the white gold version; self-winding Cal.561 for the red gold-capped version. 

Functions: hours, minutes, seconds and date.

On loan from the private collections of Mr. Huo Feile.

What is Gold Cap?

Gold capping is a process in which a layer was made out of gold to be fitted on a stainless steel case. This capping is quite thick in comparison to plating, the thickness can be from 0.1 to 0.3mm, and therefore it's more durable.