The Watch
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Omega first began producing the Constellation line in 1952 and it's still a cornerstone of the modern brand. The Constellation was Omega’s answer to what a technically superior dress wristwatch should be.
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This example is the reference 166.052/168.033 and dates to 1969, it has a 33mm 18k solid gold case sports contrasting finishes, with the finest fluting (almost a texture) you’ll ever see on a bezel. Additionally and a bit strangely, it has a wide chamfer on the lug underside instead of the lug top, with a brushed case side. Beating away inside is the Calibre 1002 automatic movement.
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This guy comes on a genuine Omega Crocodile Strap with Yellow Metal Omega Buckle.
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Age: c.1969.
Reference: 166.052/168.033.
Movement: Automatic with Hacking Sweep Seconds and Quickset Date.
Calibre: 1002.
Timekeeping: Very good.
Service History: Unknown.
Dial: Original Omega Factory Dial.
Dial: Original Omega Factory Dial.
Case: 18k Yellow Gold.
Measurements: without/with Crown: 33.3mm/35.4mm End to End: 39.1mm
Bezel: Fluted.
Water Resistant?: No.
Hands: Original.
Crystal: Original Omega Crystal.
Crystal: Original Omega Crystal.
Crown: Replacement. Non Omega.
Strap/Bracelet: Genuine Omega Brown Crocodile Leather Strap with Yellow Metal Omega buckle.
Lug Width: 19mm
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- Fluted Bezel.
- Crisp 18k Gold Case.
- Omega Strap.
- Black Hands.
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Nitty Gritty:
- Some minor age related marks to Case.
- Dial has some marks to the Centre.
-Non Omega Crown.
-Light Scratches to Crystal.
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Overall the Constellation is in nice Vintage condition.
The Dial is in good condition with a few age related marks.
18k Gold Case is in very good nick for the age and nature.
The caseback is beautiful.
The Crown is a replacement and non-Omega.
Crystal is signed Omega and is original.
Hands are in nice order.