Omega Constellation 167.005

     Omega introduced its “Constellation” line in the early 1950’s starting with the reference 2648. The Constellation was Omega’s top-of-the-line model, offering chronometre certified bumper automatic movements and a medallion on the caseback depicting an observatory with 8 stars - each of which represent the 8 records omega set Geneva observatory trials. 
     Constellations featured a variety of case and dial designs over the years. Early references in the Constellation lineage featured cases with lyre style lugs. Later, Omega commissioned the famous Gerald Genta to redesign their iconic Constellation model where we saw the "dogleg" constellation introduced. 
     This example, a dog leg constellation reference 167.005 

ABOUT THIS WATCH: 

MANUFACTURER: Omega

MODEL:  Constellation

REFERENCE:  167.005

SERIAL: 244xxxxx

YEAR: 1966

CASE: The 34mm stainless steel case is in fair shape. It has been previously polished in the past. All four lugs retain show faint lines of their beveled edges. The case features its original, thin decagonal crown. The crystal was replaced some time in the past. There is a crack in the bezel near the 3 o'clock hour marker that can be seen in photographs. There is moderate wear throughout the case. 

DIAL: The original silver sunburst dial has aged to develop a cappuccino patina that is rather even throughout. The dial features stainless steel furniture that pops off of the beige backdrop. 

MOVEMENT:  Omega automatic caliber 551 chronometer certified.  Automatic self winding. 24 jewels, 19800 frequency, 50hr power reserve. Service history is unknown. The watch was placed on a timegrapher and showed that it was keeping time within 3 seconds per day with an amplitude of 273. The watch can be serviced by one of our watchmakers prior to shipment should the buyer be interested. Cost for service without parts is approximately $325. Please just let us know. 

BRACELET:  Comes on the pictured strap. 

ACCESSORIES: None. 

BOX/PAPERS: No. 

WARRANTY: None unless serviced first.  If serviced the watch will come with a 1 year warranty. 

BANK WIRE/ZELLE PRICE: $699 shipped.