Vintage Omega Constellation 167.021 watch Chronometer 1968 Serviced

SPECIFICATION

Reference: 167.021
Movement: automatic cal 712
Age: Circa 1968
Case Size: 33mm
Case Thickness: 8mm
Lug to Lug: 39mm
Lugs: 19mm
Condition: used Omega watch
Box & Papers: No
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Warranty: 12-Months Warranty

 POINTS TO MENTION

• In great preowned condition with light signs of wear from use
• Case and bezel have some light scratches and marks
• Sunburst dial has some light marks to edge
• Fully serviced movement
• Signed Omega crystal
• Signed Omega crown
• Paired with an unworn black leather strap

OMEGA CONSTELLATION 167.021

This 1968 Omega Constellation reference 167.021 is a superb example of the brand's elegant late-1960s design. Its 34mm stainless steel case sits comfortably on the wrist, with gently curved lugs and a slim profile that give the watch a refined, understated presence. A polished bezel frames the domed crystal, drawing the eye to the beautiful silver sunburst dial beneath.

The dial is clean and balanced, featuring applied baton hour markers, slender hands, and the iconic applied Constellation star above 6 o'clock. The printed "Omega Automatic Chronometer Officially Certified" text at 12 o'clock reflects the model's chronometer status, while subtle Tritium lume plots preserve its authentic period character. Altogether, it's a timeless design that remains as elegant today as it was over half a century ago.

Inside is Omega's renowned Calibre 712 automatic movement. Introduced in the late 1960s, it was the thinnest automatic movement Omega had ever produced, allowing the Constellation to retain its sleek proportions without compromising on reliability or precision. Completing the watch is the famous Constellation case back, featuring the Observatory medallion surrounded by eight stars,a fitting tribute to Omega's long-standing achievements in precision timekeeping.

THE CONSTELLATION

Omega first introduced the Constellation in 1952, at the time it was Omega's flagship timepiece, the first models had a Cal. 354 bumper movement in them. Later in 1955, Omega introduced the Automatic Cal. 50x, followed in 1959 by the Cal.55x (no date) and 56x (date) versions. Many of the Constellations came with pie-pan dials, diamond indexes, and fancy lug configurations, and all the gold Constellations of that time had the Observatory of Geneva's hand engraved on the back. The stainless steel and stainless steel/gold versions had a gold medallion on the back with the Observatory of Geneva, the eight stars above the Observatory stand for the many exploits of Omega in the world Chronometer competition, celebrating the fact that all Constellations are Chronometer Certified. In 1964, Omega introduced its first Constellation with the “C” case, due to the case resembling two mirrored Cs, the “C” case was a modern move away from the popular round Constellations of the 1950s.

OUR THOUGHTS

The Omega 167.021 is a beautifully understated example of vintage elegance, and what I love most about it is how effortlessly refined it feels. Its ultra-thin case, powered by the impressive Caliber 712, wears incredibly well slipping under a cuff with ease while still making a quiet statement. The minimalist dial and clean lines reflect Omega’s mid-century design language at its best. It’s not flashy, but there’s real substance and craftsmanship here, making it a perfect dress watch with timeless appeal.