Omega Constellation Ref 167.005 - Dog Leg Lugs - 1963

£2,700.00
  • Year: 1963.

  • Movement: Chronometer Certified 551 Omega movement.

  • Case: 35mm gold capped case.

  • Dial: Silver dial with black filled hands and markers.

  • Crystal: Omega signed acrylic crystal.

  • Strap: Black leather strap.

  • This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.

    If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.

  • Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.

  • Year: 1963.

  • Movement: Chronometer Certified 551 Omega movement.

  • Case: 35mm gold capped case.

  • Dial: Silver dial with black filled hands and markers.

  • Crystal: Omega signed acrylic crystal.

  • Strap: Black leather strap.

  • This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.

    If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.

  • Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.

The Omega Constellation Ref. 167.005 is a beautiful example of Omega’s precision and elegance during the early 1960s – a period widely considered the brand’s golden era. This model features a 35 mm gold-capped case with the distinctive dog-leg lugs that define the Constellation line and give it its architectural character.

The silver dial is enhanced by contrasting black filled hands and hour markers that add depth and refinement under changing light. Inside beats the legendary Chronometer-certified Calibre 551 – a movement renowned for its accuracy and craftsmanship, earning it a place among the finest automatic calibres of its time.

This Constellation represents Omega at its best: elegant design, mechanical excellence, and timeless versatility.

Key Features

  • Reference: 167.005

  • Year: 1963

  • Movement: Chronometer-certified Omega Calibre 551 automatic movement

  • Case: 35 mm gold-capped case with dog-leg lugs

  • Dial: Silver dial with black filled hands and hour markers

  • Crystal: Omega-signed acrylic crystal

  • Strap: Black leather strap

A Word on Condition

This watch remains in excellent vintage condition. The dog-leg lugs retain their sharp lines, and the gold cap shows only light, honest signs of age. The silver dial presents cleanly with deeply set markers and beautifully aged tone, while the movement is running strong following professional inspection and servicing.

Why Buy This Watch

The Constellation Ref. 167.005 captures everything collectors love about 1960s Omega design – refined proportions, a certified chronometer movement, and the distinctive dog-leg case. The addition of black filled hands and markers makes this example especially desirable and elevates it above standard configurations.

As always, this watch is sold as watch only with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation. Every timepiece we offer is professionally serviced and comes with a 12-month Watts On Watches warranty for complete peace of mind.