Omega Constellation C-shape 168.017

Omega Constellation C-Shape – Ref. 168.017
The Omega Constellation C-Shape Ref. 168.017 is one of the most iconic vintage dress watches ever produced by Omega. Introduced in the late 1960s, this reference represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the Constellation collection, combining exceptional chronometer-grade precision with one of the most influential case designs of the twentieth century.
The distinctive “C-Shape” case—named after its elegant curved profile—was designed by the legendary Gérald Genta, years before he created the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus. Its bold, integrated design perfectly captured the modern aesthetic of the late 1960s while maintaining the timeless elegance for which the Constellation line had become famous. Today, the C-Shape is regarded as one of the defining designs of the golden era of Swiss watchmaking.
Produced between approximately 1966 and 1972, the reference 168.017 is powered by Omega’s celebrated Calibre 564—an officially certified chronometer movement renowned for its reliability, smooth operation, and convenient quick-set date function. The movement represents the pinnacle of Omega’s classic in-house automatic calibres before the quartz era transformed the watch industry.