1973 Omega Constellation 'Chronometer' Auto 33mm 168.0058

Here we have a rare classic 1973 Omega Constellation 'Chronometer' Auto 33mm 168.0058. 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. 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. Featuring a 33mm stainless steel tonneau-shaped case with hidden lugs that flow into the mesh bracelet, its design is unapologetically 1970s. The curved, seamless flanks lead to a lug-to-lug length of 38.5mm and a case thickness of 9mm, ensuring a comfortable fit on your wrist. On the right side sits a signed crown. The raised flat 1970s TV-shaped crystal protects a sunburst grey dial. The outer minute track features Tritium pips above applied facet-edged baton indexes filled in black to mark the hours. Slim steel stick hands tipped in tritium are complemented with a tapered sweeping seconds hand. At 3 o’clock, a framed date window. At noon, we have Omega, “Constellation Automatic,” printed underneath, and at 6 o’clock, an applied Omega motif, "Chronometer Officially Certified". On the reverse, a screwed-down solid case back features an embossed Geneva Observatory and eight stars. Inside, we find an Automatic Omega Cal. 1012, with 23 jewels and a frequency of 28,800 beats per hour. It has a quick-set date and hacking seconds for your convenience, produced from 1972 to 1984. It comes paired with its 20mm generic mesh bracelet secured by a folding clasp.

This watch is sold as "Watch Only" and, therefore, comes with no original Omega box or paperwork. It comes paired with its 20mm generic mesh bracelet secured by a folding clasp. The watch is from Circa 1973 and is in worn, vintage condition, but overall very fair condition, as you can see from the photos. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.

This is the Omega Constellation 'Chronometer', reference 168.0058, featuring a fantastic 33mm case and a ghostly silver dial. Powered by the automatic Omega Cal. 1012 and dating to 1973, this is a real gem on the wrist. I paired it with a generic mesh bracelet and personally love how it looks, but don't worry if you don't like this pairing; with 20mm lugs, your options are endless. I would not hesitate to add this vintage gem to your collection today, before I just keep it for myself!

Reference : 168.0058
Movement : Automatic Omega Cal. 1012
Age : Circa. 1973
Year : 1973
Case Size : 33mm
Case Thickness : 9mm
Lug to Lug : 38.5mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : None
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

They were formerly known as the La Generale Watch Co., founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds. When he died in 1879, his sons carried on his dream. In 1880, they moved to 96 Rue Jakob-Stampfli, where they remain today. The brothers produced their first mass-produced calibre, the Labrador In 1885. Just a few years later, in 1892, they produced the first minute-repeater. In 1903, they renamed the company Omega until 1982, when they officially changed their name to Omega SA. During WW1, Omega watches were used as official timekeepers for the Royal Flying Corps and the US Army. In 1930, Omega and Tissot merged together to form Société Suisse pour l'Industrie Horlogère (SSIH). In 1931, another group was formed - Allgemeine Schweizerische Uhrenindustrie AG (ASUAG). Where SSIH was primarily French-speaking, ASUAG was founded by the more German-speaking members of the Swiss watch industry. In 1948, they introduced the first edition of one of its most symbolic watches: the Seamaster. In 1962, when astronaut Wally Schirra wore a Speedmaster on his Mercury Sigma 7 Mission, making it the first Omega watch to enter space. After rigorous tests, NASA used Omega for all their Apollo missions, including the 1969 Moon landing of Apollo 11. Today, Omega is still the first choice of astronauts. In 1969, President Nixon famously said it was “too valuable” and turned down the first-ever all-gold Speedmaster Professional Deluxe. As a response to the ever-growing threat of electronic watches to the manufacturers of mechanical watches, Omega and many Swiss brands such as Rolex and Patek Philippe formed Centre Electronique Horloger (CEH). Prototypes began to appear in 1967, with their production starting in 1968. Then in 1972, Omega introduced the reference, 198.030, which included the Omega calibre 1250, a ‘tuning-fork electronic movement which was made under licence from Bulova. Later, we saw a merger of SSIH and ASUAG into SMH, or Société de Microélectronique et d’Horlogerie. This merger took place in 1983. In 1992, the company acquired Blancpain, and in 1998, it officially rebranded itself from SMH to the Swatch Group. Then, in 1999, they purchased and integrated Breguet into the Swatch Group.