Omega Constellation Day-Date

The Omega Constellation occupies a unique position in the history of Swiss chronometry. Introduced in 1952 and named after the constellation motif engraved on its case back, it became Omega’s flagship collection for precision, combining understated design with chronometer-certified movements. During the 1960s, the Constellation evolved into a particularly refined expression of Omega’s watchmaking, with clean cases, applied indexes and highly legible dials.

The Ref. 168.016 belongs to this important late-1960s generation and is distinguished by its Day-Date complication, displaying both the day of the week and the date through the aperture at 3 o’clock. Its 35 mm case houses the automatic Calibre 751, one of Omega’s most respected chronometer movements of the period. The 751 is a 24-jewel automatic calibre operating at 19,800 vibrations per hour, developed specifically for the Constellation Day-Date and renowned for its robustness and precision.

This example dates to 1967, confirmed by its 25.7 million serial range, and presents the characteristic silvered-white dial of the period, complemented by a black oil leather strap from Luxo Time Firenze. The combination of the restrained 35 mm proportions, the architectural Constellation case and the practical Day-Date display makes the 168.016 an especially compelling vintage Omega: discreet, technically significant and unmistakably representative of the brand’s chronometer tradition during the 1960s.