Today's offering showcases this elegant and sophisticated "pie pan" dial Constellation. Classic and desirable, it has a refined presence.

The 1960's were an important decade for Omega. In 1959 Omega introduced a new series of movements that would become famous powering their flagship watch, the Constellation, and would be officially certified by the "Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres" (Swiss watch governing body) as a chronometer, the highest honor given to a movement. The next year Omega produced 20,000 Constellations in succession that all achieved chronometer status with no failures.

One such movement in this new series was the Caliber 561. Made exclusively for the Constellation, the robust movement was one of the finest extensively produced automatic movements and is the mechanism that powers the Constellation featured here.

Here are some of its features:

• Beautiful and very desirable silver pie pan dial
• Officially certified as a chronometer with 24 jewel movement
• Long 50 hour running reserve keeps the watch consistently running, even when not worn daily
• Precision micrometer regulator for small timing adjustments
• Classic and elegant so called "dog leg" waterproof style 14K gold case

It is fully Omega down to the dial, hands, and winding crown.

Its very elegant 14K gold case is scratch-free with previous signs of polishing.

Its observatory logo on the back has lost a little background texturing detail, but despite what the photos seem to suggest it still nicely retains the logo with all of its stars and raised design. Its pie pan dial presents very nicely with only fairly light aging. Its fine chronometer movement is clean.

One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Omega parts, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).

After fifty five years it is running exceptionally strong and true, keeping time on par with a new Omega in our testing recording position.

For the finishing touch we have installed a new crocodile strap and aftermarket Omega style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

Note: An example of this model resides in the Omega Museum in Switzerland, and a published example can be found in Marco Richon's work, Omega: A Journey Through Time, 2007, pg. 367.

• Manufacturer: Omega
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Serial no.: 24,455,038
• Year made: c. 1964
• Model: Ref. BD 168.005/6
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Automatic, Semi Quick-Setting Date
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 14K gold
• Case condition: Scratch-free with previous signs of polishing. Its observatory logo on the back has lost a little background texturing detail, but despite what the photos seem to suggest it still nicely retains the logo with all of its stars and raised design.
• Dimensions: 34.5mm wide (excluding crown) 43mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: Silver "pie pan", signed Omega and Constellation, hand-riveted gold hour markers, printing partially reprinted, dial finish is original
• Hands: Original, gold, dauphines
• Movement type: Cal. 561, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperatures, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator
• Movement markings: Omega Watch Co., Cal. 561, Adjusted 5 positions, 24 Jewels
• Width between lugs: 18mm
• Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with aftermarket Omega style buckle
• Crystal: Acrylic, appears original and no longer signed, excellent condition with light wear and aging visible under magnification. Please inquire if you would like a new one installed.
• Servicing: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Omega parts, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. After fifty five years it is running exceptionally strong and true, keeping time on par with a new Omega in our testing recording position. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

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