1966 Omega Constellation CD 168.017 Cal. 561 24J Auto Date Watch - Gerald Genta
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  • 1966 Omega Constellation CD 168.017 Cal. 561 24J Auto Date Watch - Gerald Genta
  • 1966 Omega Constellation CD 168.017 Cal. 561 24J Auto Date Watch - Gerald Genta
  • 1966 Omega Constellation CD 168.017 Cal. 561 24J Auto Date Watch - Gerald Genta
  • 1966 Omega Constellation CD 168.017 Cal. 561 24J Auto Date Watch - Gerald Genta
  • 1966 Omega Constellation CD 168.017 Cal. 561 24J Auto Date Watch - Gerald Genta
  • 1966 Omega Constellation CD 168.017 Cal. 561 24J Auto Date Watch - Gerald Genta
  • 1966 Omega Constellation CD 168.017 Cal. 561 24J Auto Date Watch - Gerald Genta
  • 1966 Omega Constellation CD 168.017 Cal. 561 24J Auto Date Watch - Gerald Genta
  • 1966 Omega Constellation CD 168.017 Cal. 561 24J Auto Date Watch - Gerald Genta
  • 1966 Omega Constellation CD 168.017 Cal. 561 24J Auto Date Watch - Gerald Genta
  • 1966 Omega Constellation CD 168.017 Cal. 561 24J Auto Date Watch - Gerald Genta
  • 1966 Omega Constellation CD 168.017 Cal. 561 24J Auto Date Watch - Gerald Genta
  • 1966 Omega Constellation CD 168.017 Cal. 561 24J Auto Date Watch - Gerald Genta
  • 1966 Omega Constellation CD 168.017 Cal. 561 24J Auto Date Watch - Gerald Genta
  • 1966 Omega Constellation CD 168.017 Cal. 561 24J Auto Date Watch - Gerald Genta

1966 Omega Constellation CD 168.017 Cal. 561 24J Auto Date Watch - Gerald Genta

$1,100.00

CONDITION DESCRIPTION

Very good original condition with numerous light scratches from normal use. stainless steel case back shows loss of observatory detail from rubbing. Lugs show moderate loss of finish at high points. All original Omega Constellation dial in very good condition with spotting/patina from age. If you need a perfect dial please look at my other Genta Constellation its a bit more expensive but it has a flawless dial with no spotting. Luminous compound is no longer working. Omega calibre 561 movement is running well, keeps time to within 30 seconds per day in face up, pendant up and head down positions. NOS acrylic crystal in good condition. Handmade German thick brown stitched rawhide band fits wrist sizes to 8.5 inches appears new.

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Make: Omega

Serial #: 24,309,xxx (from movement)

Year: (approximate) 1966

Country: Swiss

 

Case Shape and Material:

gold plated barrel shaped case 40mm long (incl. lugs) x 34mm wide (excluding crown) with stainless steel back in good condition shows a few moderate nicks and scratches from wear. Omega gold plated logo crown. Inner case back marked "Omega Watch Co. Fond Acier Inoxydable  Fab. Suisse Swiss Made  CD 168.017". Outer case back impressed with Omega Constellation Observatory in gold

 

Monogram: None

Movement: Omega 561 automatic rotor movement

Movmt Type: 24 jewel Omega automatic rotor movement with date function and a semi-quickset. Date semi-quickset is accomplished  by changing the date at 12am and then backing up to 8:45pm and then forward again to 3am. This action will cause a date change. Repeat as needed.

Movmt Condition: good condition, sets, runs and keeps time to within 60 seconds in all positions

Mainspring (runtime): 30 hours

Regulation: checked

 

Dial: Gold dial in good condition with applied onyx inlay gold stick hour markers except applied double stick markers at 12 noon and date window at 3.  Applied gold "Omega" and Omega logo under the 12 position with black painted "Automatic Chronometer Officially Certified" Omega logo under 12 position and above 6 marker is "Constellation" in painted script letters and under the letters is an applied gold star. Black painted minute tick marks.

PLEASE NOTE: The dial shows light spotting from age. If the spotting is a concern please look at my other Genta Constellation it is the watch but has a flawless dial with no spotting. 

Hands: black baton hands and goldtone sweep seconds hand.

Crystal: acrylic crystal in good condition

 

Band: Like new thick light brown rawhide leather band with Omega logo gold plated buckle fits up to an 7.75 inch wrist.

Box: generic faux leather display case

Papers: None

 

Notes: Vintage 1966 Omega Constellation 24 Jewel Calibre 561 Automatic date watch in good original condition with original dial keeping time and ready to wear. According to Omega expert Desmond Guilfoyle this Constellation was designed by the noted watch designer Gerald Genta.

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