Omega - Constellation Automatic - 168.017 - Men - 1960-1969

1. Key Watch Data
Lot Name: Vintage Omega Constellation Chronometer Automatic “C-Shape” Wristwatch (Ref. 168.017).
Era: Circa 1966 - 1970 (Late 1960s).
Design: Case with a C-shaped profile (design attributed to the legendary Gérald Genta).
Mechanical Condition: In full working order.
2. Technical Specifications (For the catalog)
Movement: Omega in-house Caliber 564. Automatic winding with official chronometer certification (COSC). 24 jewels. Features a quick-set date function (via crown pull).
Case: Stainless steel, 34.5 mm diameter (no crown). Screw-down case back with the Geneva Observatory relief and the eight precision stars intact.
Dial: Original silver dial (the “Pie-Pan” evolved to flat), with vertical satin finish, applied baton indices with dark inserts, and a date window at 3 o’clock.
Bracelet: Original Omega steel bracelet in the era’s “brick” style, with a deployment clasp branded with the brand’s logo.
End links: Reference 515 engraved, guaranteeing that the bracelet is the correct original for this case reference.
Crown: Original grooved crown with the Omega logo.
3. Condition Report
Movement: Runs perfectly, maintains automatic winding and correctly performs the date change.
Originality: 100% original piece. No replacement of critical components (dial, crown, case, movement, and bracelet remain original).
Aesthetics: Naturally aged vintage condition, unpolished (which preserves the case value for collectors). Shows normal superficial signs of wear from years of use and light dirt accumulated in crevices. The plexiglass crystal has surface scratches consistent with age, but is free of deep cracks.