DESCRIPTION
This estate Omega Constellation Ref. 168.004 dates to approximately the mid-1960s and represents one of the most respected Swiss automatic chronometers of its era. The watch features a tested 14K yellow gold bezel, a gold-capped stainless-steel case, and the iconic stainless-steel caseback bearing Omega's signature Constellation observatory medallion.
Powered by the Omega Caliber 561 automatic movement with 24 jewels and chronometer certification, the watch retains its original vintage dial with attractive age-related patina and spotting that give it genuine period character. It is fitted with a brown genuine leather replacement strap.
KEY DETAILS
- Brand: Omega
- Collection: Constellation
- Reference: 168.004
- Era: Circa mid-1960s
- Country of manufacture: Switzerland
- Movement: Omega Caliber 561 Automatic
- Jewels: 24
- Certification: Chronometer certified
- Bezel: 14K yellow gold – tested
- Case: Gold-capped stainless steel
- Caseback: Stainless steel with Constellation observatory medallion
- Dial: Original vintage dial with age-related patina and spotting
- Crystal: Acrylic
- Hour markers: Applied gold-tone
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, and date
- Date position: 3 o'clock
- Display: Analog
- Strap: Brown genuine leather replacement strap
MEASUREMENTS
- Case diameter: Approximately 35mm
- Lug width: Approximately 18mm
CONDITION
- Estate / pre-owned vintage condition
- Shows age-related wear, patina, and spotting consistent with age and use
- Case and bezel show scratches and finish wear
- Dial shows original patina and spotting
- Crystal shows wear consistent with age
- Strap is a brown genuine leather replacement
IMPORTANT NOTES
- The bezel has been tested as 14K yellow gold; the watch case is NOT solid gold
- The case is gold-capped stainless steel with a stainless-steel caseback
- The brown leather strap is a replacement and is not original to the watch
- Current running condition and timekeeping accuracy is confirmed
- Please review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description
- Price and availability are subject to change without notice