Omega Constellation ref 168008

[oceandweller]

Omega Constellation ref 168008


Recently I came across an Omega Constellation model reference 168008 that was sold, on the popular auction market. The seller claimed, it is a rare Constellation vintage-watch.

The description of the 1960's watch: Model reference 168008 with movement caliber 564: 18k solid yellow gold case (main case, back-cover and winding-crown), 18k solid white gold bezel and 18k solid white gold hands and also, the hour markers, Omega logo and star, as well as, Omega signature are all in 18k solid white gold, while the dial is in yellow gold color - no mention whether solid gold or otherwise.

Is this a genuine and rare Constellation or it is a franken?

Thank-you.

[huntershooter]

Looks good to me.

Here's a (later, transition model) "C" case connie with a cal 751 movement...

[oceandweller]

Respectable Member


Thanks for saying, the questionable (based on my shallow knowledge) Constellation is OK. Also, thank you for the example of your beautiful Constellation.

I can see, your watch is all yellow gold, while the questionable one comes in two colors - white and yellow. I have yet to see such an example, in person. The fact, I have not seen one, does not necessarily mean such a watch is not genuine. So you think, it is not a franken?

Thank you.

[huntershooter]

It appears legitimate to me.

[oceandweller]

Respectable Member


Thanks, it appears so.

It is hoped, other respectable members would give us, their views.

Thank you.