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.The constellation stands for pride, luxury and prestige.
The name Constellation was suggested to Adolphe Vallat, Omega’s sales manager, by Bruno Passoni, a sales representative of Carlo De Marchi, Omega’s general agent for Italy.
Specific Information
Object nr: 432
Maker: Omega
Model: Constellation “Pie-Pan” Chronometer
Reference: 167.005
Year: 1963
Movement: Automatic Cal. 551, Nr: 2065xxxx
Material: Gold on steel
Original crown: Yes, the rare ”original” crown
Dimensions: 35mm, without crown
Strap/Bracelet: Brown Hirsch leather strap with original Omega buckle
Lug Width: 18mm
Box/Papers: No/No
Serviced: The watch is controlled by professional watchmaker with no need of service. We leave a 6 months of warranty for this watch.
The Condition
It's hard to believe that this watch is over 50 years old. One of the best we have seen for a while.
The original dial is in very good condition with just small signs of ageing. The lume have developed yellow/light-brown patina.
The case got some small signs of wear. The caseback got some marks of being opend. Besides the small sign of wear the case is overall very well preserved with sharp bevels/lines as seen in the photos. The crown is the rare (nowdays) decagonal one and is in a very good condition.
Even the crystal is original with the Omega symbol in the centre.
The watch really is as nice as it looks in the pictures.
The pictures is a part of the description, study therefore the pictures carefully!