Few watches rival the quiet charisma of Elvis Presley’s Omega Constellation—a refined mid-century classic whose timeless style echoes the legacy of its legendary owner.
Elvis during his military service (1960)
Produced circa 1960, this Constellation Calendar houses the manual-wind Cal. 504 chronometer movement inside a stainless steel case, elegantly capped in pink gold. Its black dial features dauphine hands and gold hour markers. Understated, sophisticated, and quietly confident, it reflects the style of a man navigating the early years of international stardom with Southern grace.
The Elvis Presley Omega Constellation
Unlike the flamboyant accessories that would define his later stage persona, this was not a showpiece—it was a personal possession. Elvis wore it regularly throughout his military service, and it bears the subtle signs of use that only add to its charm: a few nicks here, some patina there, and a Plexiglas crystal that catches the light just so. It was a watch for life, not for display.
Providing reliable service (1960)
The piece eventually found its way into the hands of Charlie Hodge, Elvis’s close friend and bandmate. Their friendship, forged during military service and nurtured at Graceland over 16 years, is woven into the story of the watch. Given by Elvis as a heartfelt gesture, it became a symbol of trust, camaraderie, and timeless good taste.
Elvis and Charlie Hodge
Hodge, moved by the watch and the bond it symbolised, held onto it for decades. When the Omega finally came up for auction at Antiquorum’s Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces sale in New York (June 2012), it was accompanied by a signed letter of provenance and photographic evidence of Presley wearing it.
A handsome wristwatch (Antiquorum)
Estimated between $10,000 and $20,000, the watch ultimately sold for $52,500—over five times its low estimate. Not because of its material value alone, but because of what it represented: legacy, authenticity, and rock ’n’ roll history on the wrist.
The Constellation Caseback (Antiquorum)
For collectors, it’s not just about the gold or the dial. It’s the provenance that elevates this Omega to the level of legend. It’s the kind of watch that doesn’t shout—but speaks volumes. Just like the man who wore it.