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Omega Constellation 168.004

Partially verified

This Omega Constellation reference 168.004 is a self-winding wristwatch featuring a "pie-pan" dial design. The timepiece is housed in a stainless steel and gold-capped case measuring 33.50mm in diameter, with a length of 40mm including the lugs. The gray dial includes gold hour markers, gold Dauphine-style hands, and a date window at the 3 o'clock position. The movement is an automatic Omega caliber 561 with 24 jewels, featuring a sweep seconds hand and a power reserve of 50 hours. The case back is of a screw-down construction. The watch is fitted with a modern brown lizard leather strap. The watch is signed at the 12 o'clock position with the Omega logo and dial text, and at the 6 o'clock position with the Constellation name and star motif.

Front view showing the pie-pan dial, gold indices, and date window.
Front view showing the pie-pan dial, gold indices, and date window. — Laurent Fine Watches. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
laurent-fine-watches.myshopify.com
Category
Wristwatch · Automatic chronometer
Maker / attribution
Omega
Reference
168.004
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1964
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
21262271

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch features a stainless steel and gold-capped case with a diameter of 33.50mm and a length of 40mm. The case back is a screw-down design, inscribed internally with details including the reference number 168.004. The dial, identified by the vendor as a "pie-pan" style, is gray in color and incorporates gold-tone hour markers.

The dial displays the Omega logo at 12 o'clock, alongside text reading "Automatic Chronometer Officially Certified". Positioned at 6 o'clock is the word "Constellation" accompanied by a star motif. The date is indicated via a window at the 3 o'clock position. The hands are gold and in the Dauphine style, and the dial bears the inscription "Swiss Made T".

Evidence for this section
  • “stainless-steel screwed back case with engraved inside “Omega Watch Co. – Fab Suisse – Swiss Made – Acier Inoxydable – CD 168.004””
  • “The hands are in gold with “Dauphine” style. It is a “Swiss Made T” model.”

Movement

The timepiece is powered by the automatic caliber 561, a movement produced by Omega between 1958 and 1967. This caliber contains 24 jewels and operates at 19,800 vibrations per hour. It features a sweep seconds function and provides a power reserve of approximately 50 hours.

The movement is identified by the serial number 21262271, which corresponds to a production year of 1964 according to the source information provided.

Evidence for this section
  • “Automatic movement with caliber Omega 561 and sweep second. It has 24 jewels, 19800 A/h with power reserve of 50 hours.”

Condition and Configuration

The watch is described as having been serviced in August 2026. It is currently fitted with a replacement brown lizard strap from Camille Fournet. The winding crown bears the Omega logo, and the original crystal features a centered Omega emblem.

The auction description reports the general condition as good, noting the lack of original box and papers.

Evidence for this section
  • “The watch is serviced 08/2026.”
  • “The watch comes with a brand new Camille Fournet brown lizard strap.”
  • “CONDITION: GOOD”

Open research questions

  • Does the internal case engraving 'CD 168.004' denote a specific variant of the gold-capped finishing?
  • Can the movement serial number be verified against official Omega production archives to confirm the specific production date?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Omega Constellation 168.004
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference168.004“168.004”
MovementCaliber 561“automatic movement with caliber 561”
Serial Number21262271“21262271”
Case MaterialStainless steel and gold-capped“STAINLESS STEEL AND GOLD CAPPED”
CrystalOriginal with logo“Original crystal with the Omega logo in the center”
Jewel Count24“24 jewels”

Visible details

  • Gray pie-pan dial with gold hour indices
  • Dauphine-style hands
  • Date display aperture at the 3 o'clock position
  • Omega logo integrated on the winding crown

Research qualifications

  • Verification of gold-capping thickness not provided
  • Long-term accuracy and historical service record unverified

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Omega Constellation 168.004 Pie Pan

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record c27486dec2

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