Omega Constellation 167.005 Full Set

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AndrewD presents his 1967 Omega Constellation Ref. 167.005, showcasing the watch alongside its complete original packaging and documentation. This post underscores the significant value that full sets—including boxes, papers, and even original price tags—add to the historical context and enjoyment of vintage timepieces. AndrewD's detailed presentation allows readers to appreciate the watch not just as an object, but as a piece of history with its original accompanying artifacts.

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I have shown this simple 1967 steel Omega Constellation with pie pan dial before (the reference is 167.005), but I thought you might enjoy seeing the full packaging that came with it. Packaging, in addition to contemporary advertisements, adds to the historical context and enjoyment of the watch.

I love these ‘no-date’ (Cal. 551) Connie’s for their clean lines and beautiful dial that you could spend a lifetime looking at.

Outer cardboard box …

Inner plastic box …

Simple but attractive satin lining …

Price in USD displayed on the box …

And attached to the strap …

Based on CPI inflation, USD175 in 1971 is equivalent to USD1,010 in 2013. The Connie has maintained its purchase price quite well over the last 40 years.

International 12 month guarantee in eight languages with a list of authorised Omega jewellers…

The watch was sold in 1971 and must have sat in a small jeweller’s safe for some years. Interestingly the jeweller is still at the same address in 2013

Lined envelope with serial number containing the Certificate of High Precision.

“Officially certified chronometer with especially good results”.

A booklet about the Omega Constellation Chronometer:

… interestingly pointing out the confusion (that still occurs) between a chronograph (“the stop-watch with push-buttons”) and the chronometer!

Padding …

“The Omega Constellation chronometer distinguishes the man who wears it as someone who knows how to choose.”

Andrew

Key Points from the Discussion

A contributor highlighted the rarity of finding a vintage watch with a complete set, including both boxes, original band, buckle, and all paperwork, emphasizing its value beyond just the watch itself.
A discussion arose regarding the watch's value retention, with one member suggesting that based on the Swiss Franc to US Dollar exchange rate, the original $175 price in 1971 would be closer to $5,000 in 2013, significantly higher than the CPI-adjusted $1,010.
Another collector shared a similar Omega Constellation, reference 14900-SC-16, noting its perfect running condition despite lacking original documentation, and shared a photo of his own pie-pan dial model.
A forum member praised the 'pie-pan' dial as 'a dial to die for' and commented on how current watch prices make it impossible to acquire a new watch of similar quality for the inflation-adjusted original price.
The rarity of complete vintage Omega sets was further emphasized by recalling a story of a New Old Stock (NOS) Speedmaster 125 found in a Spanish jewelry store decades after its production, still with all its original documentation.
The author clarified that the 14900-SC-16 reference is a predecessor to his 167.005, with the transition occurring around 1962-63, and likely features the same Caliber 551 automatic movement.

The Discussion

Edz

Oct 28, 2013

Brilliant.

I love a history lesson.

bimbeano

Oct 28, 2013

I love this Pie pan dial ....

... a dial to die for my friend ... Also it is quite interesting to see how watch-prices have evolved these days ... for 1K you wouldn't get a new one like that :-( .... . I also remember a certain British bloke owning the same one :-) Bim

Ancienne Le Brassus

Oct 28, 2013

Very very cool! Thanks for sharing! [nt]

Bill

Oct 28, 2013

Now that is a complete collectors set

Thanks for giving us all the details. The guarantee booklets usually have numbers perforated on the front page indicating the country of sale. I could not see this one. Just curious. Thanks Bill

AndrewD

Oct 29, 2013

No perforations.

Did Omega do that as well? The watch was sold in the US. Andrew

Bill

Oct 29, 2013

Some US sold booklets had country code 2011

But not all have the country codes. So blank booklets are good also. Bill