Vintage Omega Constellation pie pan black gilt dial Ref 167.005

Omega has one of the most diverse watch catalogs of any modern brand, and one of the classic watches the company still produces today is the Omega Constellation. Omega first released this line in 1952, and it's still a cornerstone of the modern brand. 

There are a wide range of Omega watches and I am currently streamlined and only focus on the unique one. This Constellation example dates to circa 1963 and was given a couple of characteristics that would go on to define the collection. The dial has the Constellation branding on it, of course, as well as an applied star logo. On the case back is a depiction of the Geneva Observatory with eight stars that represent the eight observatory chronometer competitions Omega won in the 20th century. This Constellation was a chronometer-rated watch, and it says so right on the dial.

In addition to the standard features, this is a Vintage Omega Constellation pie pan black gilt dial Ref 167.005 with special dog legs lugs in very good non polish conditions. I used to have a similar one in silver dial but sold  it away with great regrets. The Omega 167.005 is the non date version constellation.

This is one of the rare collectors items as 

1. The case looks simple at first, but there are geometric faceted edges on the rather long extended lugs that make the design interesting from the sides. This shape has picked up the nickname "dog-leg" over the years from collectors due to the distinctive kinked shape of the lugs. More importantly, the dog legs lugs are unpolished , 

2. The Pie Pan cross hair dial is in rare gilt dial and silver lettering 

3. The Plexiglass crystal is with the Omega Ω mark

4. Comes with rice bracelet with Omega clasp

5. The only fault is that the winding crown is the later replaced version. Luckily, I have some spare Omega Octagonal winding crowns to replace and get the watch back to its original factory conditions. 

The watch with serial nos 2033xxxx is from the year 1963 with caliber 551.

The condition is really crisp with sharp facets on the "dog-leg" lugs

I have sent the watch for complete overhaul plus replacement of the crown to the original Omega octagonal crown.

Omega used a few different case manufacturers through these years. You may have heard of "HF" and "CB" as they were trusted to make Speedmaster cases in the 1960s. This Constellation is marked by the third largest Omega casemaker, "SGR," who was entrusted to execute many "dog-leg" Omega cases.