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Omega Constellation Ref. 168.005 - Silver Crosshair Dial - Dog Leg Lugs - 1966

£2,750.00

  • Year: 1966.

  • Movement: Chronometer Certified 561 Omega movement. Includes a date function, which can be set by changing between the 21-24 hours.

  • Case: 35mm steel case.

  • Dial: Rare silver crosshair dial with dog leg lugs.

  • Crystal: Omega signed acrylic crystal.

  • Bracelet: Omega 1037 beads of rice bracelet with 70 end links.

  • 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: 1966.

  • Movement: Chronometer Certified 561 Omega movement. Includes a date function, which can be set by changing between the 21-24 hours.

  • Case: 35mm steel case.

  • Dial: Rare silver crosshair dial with dog leg lugs.

  • Crystal: Omega signed acrylic crystal.

  • Bracelet: Omega 1037 beads of rice bracelet with 70 end links.

  • 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. 168.005 is one of the most iconic Omega watches of the 1960s, representing the golden age of Omega craftsmanship. This 1966 example features a beautifully preserved silver crosshair dial housed in the signature "dog leg" case — a hallmark design of the period that gives the watch its sharp, architectural appeal.

At the heart of this piece is Omega’s highly regarded Chronometer-certified Calibre 561, one of the brand’s most accurate and dependable automatic movements. The date function can be adjusted by moving the hands between 21 and 24 hours — a practical feature from an era before quickset mechanisms were commonplace.

The Omega-signed acrylic crystal, applied star logo, and subtle crosshair layout bring balance and refinement to the dial, while the 35mm steel case wears elegantly on the wrist. Completing the look is the original Omega 1037 beads-of-rice bracelet with 70 end links — a classic pairing for the Constellation line.

Key Features

  • Reference: 168.005

  • Year: 1966

  • Movement: Omega Chronometer-certified Calibre 561 automatic with date

  • Case: 35mm stainless steel case with dog leg lugs

  • Dial: Silver crosshair dial with applied Omega logo and star

  • Crystal: Omega-signed acrylic crystal

  • Bracelet: Omega 1037 beads-of-rice bracelet with 70 end links

A Word on Condition

This Constellation remains in fantastic original condition, with strong lugs and a crisp case profile that retains its factory geometry. The dial is exceptionally clean for its age, with evenly aged lume and beautifully preserved surface tone. The bracelet is in excellent condition, comfortably tight and retaining its correct period end links.

Why Buy This Watch

The Ref. 168.005 is one of the most desirable Constellation references thanks to its combination of mid-century design and precision engineering. This 1966 example offers everything collectors look for — originality, condition, and an honest presentation. It captures the refined luxury of Omega’s golden era and remains one of the best value propositions in vintage Swiss horology.

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 includes a 12-month Watts On Watches warranty and full purchase documentation.