Here is a stunning, all original Omega Constellation Chronometer from 1963 in a very large size for the era. The two tone crosshair silver sunburst dial is in very fine condition, with a golden Omega logo, emblem and Constellation star. At the poles are beautifully shaped golden shark tooth markers with black onyx inlay, with golden faceted hour markers with black onyx inlay in between. There is a scatter of tiny corrosion bubbles around the dial, none of which are really visible to the naked eye. The golden dauphine hands with the original black contrast are in very fine condition. The golden framed window at 3 o’clock displays the date, which can be semi quick-set by first turning the hands through midnight so the date changes, then immediately turning the hands backwards to 21:00 and then forward through midnight again. Repeat as necessary.

The solid 14K gold bezel is in fine condition with some overall wear, perhaps most prominent at around 5, 7, 9 and 12 o’clock. The jumbo sized gold capped case with the original crown and lovely teardrop lugs is in fine condition with light overall wear, most pronounced at the bottom right lug. The stainless steel case back has a well preserved gold Geneva observatory medallion and is in fine condition with a few marks and scratches. The case does not appear to ever have been polished.

The watch comes on an after market leather strap and buckle of good quality.

Inside the watch, Omega’s high grade 561 movement beats strongly and accurately to within about +12 seconds per day. The watch was fully serviced in January 2025 and comes with a 12 month warranty on its proper mechanical functioning.

The wonderful dial, warm glow and overall great condition combines with the large size to make this Connie look awesome on the wrist. This is a great gift for yourself or a loved one, and it will only increase in value over the next decades.

Our watches are delivered in a luxury wooden watch box, fully serviced with a 12 month warranty that covers the mechanical functioning of the watch under normal use. We offer 14 days full return rights and are very proud of our reputation for outstanding customer satisfaction.

NB! Note that we are based in Switzerland and that the buyer is responsible for any import fees their country may impose on a purchase from abroad. Ask us if you have any questions.

Basic info

Brand    Omega
Model    Constellation Chronometer
Reference number 168.001
Code    VWS-2837
Movement    Automatic
Case material    Gold/Steel
Bracelet material  Leather
Year    1963
Condition    Very good (Worn with little to no signs of wear)
Scope of delivery    No original box, no original papers
Gender    Men's watch/Unisex
Location Switzerland, Lonay

Caliber

Movement    Automatic
Movement/Caliber   Omega 561
Power reserve    40 h
Number of jewels    24
Frequency  19800 A/h

Case

Case material   Gold/Steel
Case diameter    37 mm
Lug to lug 45 mm
Water resistance    Not water resistant
Bezel material   Yellow Gold
Crystal    Plexiglass
Dial    Silver
Dial numerals    No numerals

Bracelet/Strap

Bracelet material   Leather
Bracelet color    Black
Lug width   19 mm 
Clasp    Buckle
Clasp material    Gold/Steel

Functions

Date

Others

Central seconds, Chronometer, Quick Set, Only Original Parts