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Omega Constellation (Ref. 167.005) packaging - Original full Box and papers.
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
Omega Constellation (Ref. 167.005) packaging - Original full Box and papers.
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 hist...
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
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
Some US sold booklets had country code 2011
But not all have the country codes. So blank booklets are good also. Bill
WOW! That's a true time-travel!
Thank you, dear Andrew: you've made me do a true time-travel! Staring at your pictures I've imaginated the pleasure and the pride that the first owner must have felt, opening for the first time those refined package&papers. Ciao, Elio
Post Christmas, New Year sales?
The watch was purchased on January 11, 1971 and I always imagined the first owner negotiating a good price for the watch that the jeweller had in his inventory for some time. How much discount would you expect from the $125 list price? Andrew
Post-Christmas sales? Ehi, man! I want at least a 40% discount!
:-) Well, Andrew, we could play a lot with our fantasy: the first owner could have won a New Year's Lottery; he could simply celebrate his birthday, a personal achievement or another anniversary; he could fall in love with that watch after suffering a lov...
All the more special . . .
. . . when considering how rare it is to find a vintage Omega with all the accoutrements. I can't remember right off the top of my head, but it seems either a Flightmaster or a Speedmaster 125 was found in a Spanish jewelry store a few years ago, never ha...
Found the post from 2010 . . .
. . . regaling the Omega forum with an amazing discovery of a Speedmaster 125. (I saw a NOS 910 Flightmaster a few years ago, which accounts for my confused memory.)
Great story and ...
... and amazing find. Thanks for reminding us that you can sometimes be lucky. Andrew
That must be a GREAT satisfaction to have a nice watch AND
all what comes with...! I am impressed, my friend. Really impressed. Bravo! Nicolas
It reminds me how important it is ...
... to keep all the papers and paraphernalia from our modern watches. Wouldn't it be great for watch lovers in 50 years time to be excited about finding one of our well looked after and complete watches? They too might wonder about the history of the watc...
So envious...
Having such a complete set is so cool. I have a very similar Constellation I bought around 2001 which came with nothing else. Strangely, although it looks the same the reference number is completely different from yours: 14900-SC-16 (which I got from the ...
Th 14900 SC 61 is ...
... simply the predecessor of my 167.005 case. The transition happened around 1962 - 63. It should still have the same cal. 551 automatic. The serial number, if you can get the case open, will tell you which year your watch is from. They make excellent da...
lovely complete set Andrew.
i think we would be very lucky to get one for $1k now especially with all the box and papers. its very good to think that there are only 5 miles between us yet we have the same taste in quality Omegas. my piepan says hello. ...
my apologies Andrew, i got a tad confused over which Andrew i was talking too
when i saw the watch and the name Andrew, i immediately tnought of my nearly neighbour Aroma who has an identical model so i replied without paying too much attention to the user id. all comments remain the same except that you dont live 5 miles away, mor...
Reminder
No problem my friend. I was slow to reply to you because I was looking for this photo to remind you ... It was fun to get these two together in Paris. Warm regards from 10000 miles away. Andrew (the other) ...
great reminders Andrew thanks best...
great reminders Andrew thanks best Graham On 31 Oct 2013 19:59, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* AndrewD (registered) on October 31st, 2013 - 12:59 > > *Title: Reminder > * > > *
Too marvelous for words!
Well, the Connie is a fantastic watch, simply on it's own merits. But to have all the documentation, even down to the receipt and price tag, and all of the orignal boxes, is as good as it gets. While I love my three vintage watches, I am still scrambling ...
A reference watch! :)
Fantastic full set, my friend! What all watch collectors dram to find... :) Best Blomman
More than just inflation...
"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. " Based on the relative exchange rate change between the Swiss Franc and the US Dollar, that figure ...
My economics were ...
... too simplistic. Thanks for the extra detail. Very interesting to see how the relative costs have changed. Pleased you liked the set. Regards, Andrew
awesome packaging...
... getting rare and harder to find such nice and complete packaging. yours are exceptional one! agree with you that cal 551 without date is also my favorite as i also have one with the same , this ref has the sexy dog leg lugs which added special value o...