Omega's flagship line for decades, the Constellation represents style, luxury, attention to detail, robust function, and most all, superior precision. Elegant and stately, it is suitable for both casual and professional dress.

Today's offering showcases this retro styled classic Constellation chronometer in gorgeous original condition. It's a prime example of a later vintage Constellation, Omega's flagship watch, before the quartz revolution took hold.

Featuring an officially certified automatic chronometer movement with quick-set date and a robust case, this late 60's - early 70's era Omega demonstrates why the Constellation was the company's flagship line.

Pleasingly full size for the era, it measures 36.3mm side, slightly larger than a Rolex Datejust.

Here are some of its features:

High grade movement officially certified as a chronometer by the C.O.S.C. and adjusted to five positions and to run accurately across a wide range of temperatures

Ultra-thin design automatic movement measuring only 4.25mm thick

Thinner rotor to reduce stress on key winding parts

Hacking feature for accurate time-setting

Textured silver dial with wide steel markers topped with black for easy reading

Distinctive large retro styled case

It is all original down and presents as a 9.5 out of 10.

Its case presents as just short of perfect mint. Its dial is original and untouched, in mint condition. Its luminous has lightly toned nicely. Its original bracelet, which came from the factory with a loose design, has light stretch. Its finish presents as mint.

Its movement has been overhauled by a Master Watchmaker and is keeping very accurate time.

For the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

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

A more than half-century old all-original Omega that looks like new on the wrist!

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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

Manufacturer: Omega
Country of origin: Switzerland
Serial no.: 29,044,127
Year made: c. 1969
Model: Constellation, Ref. ST 166.056
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date, Sweep Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 36.3mm wide (excluding crown), 40.5mm lug tip to tip
Case condition: Presents as just short of perfect mint
Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co., Swiss made, Stainless Steel, S.F, 166.056, 168.042
Case markings (outside): Omega Observatory logo
Dial: Silver, textured, signed Omega with wide black topped steel applique baton indices, original, mint condition
Hands: Original, blackened luminous steel "batons"
Band: Original, signed Omega, ref. 1163 (no. 12), stainless steel, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 7.15 inches, adjustable. These came from the factory with a loose design - it has light stretch, and its finish presents as mint. We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
Movement type: Caliber 1001, chronometer, 20 jewels, copper colored, adjusted to five positions and temperature
Crystal: Acrylic, appears original and no longer signed, excellent condition
Serviced: A Master Watchmaker has overhauled it.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is keeping very accurate time.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. 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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
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.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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