I have just inherited a Constalation and would like to know a little more about it.i have spent hours on the net trying to find answers but can't get a definite clear answer.the watch was bought in 1965 I have the original receipt.the movement number is 24442319,calibre 561,ref 168.005,I'm sorry the photos are not great.i would very much like to know the year it was made and where? The case indicates Switzerland but I read that cases were not imported to the UK at this time.is there any value? Many thanks

 

Avatar and a bit of research yourself I am sure some of the experts will be along soon. You can go to Omega site and put the numbers in the case back in for more info, can't work them out on mini ipad

Or google them

omega 168.005 ??.

 

It's a Constellation model 168.005 powered by a chronometer movement caliber 561 with date which was produced in Switzerland in 1966 or 1967.
The dial is dome style with 14k yellow gold hardware and onyx inserts. Hands are dauphine type and evething looks correct except the crown which is also from Omega but serves as a service replacement only.
One more problem is the rust around the gasket Looks like it has eaten thru many spots and you should pay attention to that if you want the watch to be waterproof.
Make sure you have it serviced well lubricated before daily use.
Regards

 

Thanks for the reply,i tried the Omega site with no real luck they only list watches from 1970 onwards,the watch was bought in 1965?

 

Thanks for your reply,its very nice to learn more about the watch,it was given to me by an uncle.The watch i do know was bought in the uk in August 1965,i have the original papers with box.

 

try this http://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/heritage/vintage-watches-database?ref=14553

 

Thanks for your reply,i have tried this with no luck!

 

make sure to always add an extra zero to the reference number... in your case 168.0005

 

Follow the recommendation of this post and all will be revealed. Well, as much as is there.

 

Thanks very much! the extra 0 did the trick! so i now know the watch was made in 1962 i think.

 

Yes not a lot of info,i think the watch was made in 1962? any idea where i might find a value?Thanks

 

not sure why you say the watch was made in 1962, the movement number you show in the pictures puts it in 1966 or so... as far as the value do a search on ebay and see how much similar ones are being sold for.

 

Not so fast, my friend. You still have some work to do. http://www.chronomaddox.com/omega_serial_numbers.html
Edit: lessismore beat me to it.

 

Thanks again for the feed back,the date is confusing as I have the official papers of 1965,so much involved in hunting down the info here is a picture.