"There are nice vintage watches. There are amazing vintage watches and then there are extraordinary vintage watches - like this one! This is one of the greatest black dial 168.005 we've had for a while”.
The Watch
In horology, the Constellation is synonymous with art of luxurious precision in its most refined form: a high-performance movement combined with the perfection of an elegant and refined exterior. On the dial: the name Constellation highlighted by an applied gold star. On the case back: the famous medallion featuring an observatory crowned by a constellation of eight stars, evoking the numeros exploits of Omega in world chronometer competition, among which are the famous world precision records set in 1933 and 1936.
Are you searching for something rare, autentic and stunning - then, this watch is for you. This amazing watch was found in a drawer where it has lived a long, calm life. The case is unpolished, the crown is original, the crystal is original, the strap and buckle is original, the dial is original and even the yellow original gasket is intact!
Specific Information
Object nr: SM (WOFS Salesmission)
Brand: Omega
Model: Constellation “Pie-Pan” Chronometer
Reference: 168.005
Year: 1960’s
Movement: Automatic Cal. 561. The movement is professional serviced.
Material: Stainless steel
Original crown: Yes, Omega signed original octagonal crown
Dimensions: 35mm, without crown
Strap/Bracelet: Original BoR-bracelet (1563) endlink 70. The bracelet fits up to 18 cm.
Lug Width: 18mm
Box/Papers: No/No
Serviced: Yes, the watch have been professional serviced by Omega certified watchmaker. We leave a 12 months of warranty from date of purchase.
The Condition
It's hard to believe that this watch is over 60 years old.
The case is in good condition with sharp chamfers and a very well preserved caseback as seen in the photos. The case is so ”sharp”!
The dial is a rare black, original dial. There is some signs of ageing but the dial really is as good as seen in the pictures.
The original octagonal crown is still there which is pretty rare nowadays. And so is also the bracelet - the uncommon BoR-bracelet (1563) in a very good condition!
Also the crystal is original with the stamped symbol in center!
You don't find a Constellation with black original dial in this condition very often.
We hope our pics speaks for themselves; the watch really is even better than it looks in the photos.
The pictures is a part of the description, study therefore the pictures carefully!