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title: "Omega Century Automatic 34mm 18ct Yellow Gold Silver Dial 161.009 1968"
type: "product"
brand: "Omega"
model: "Century Automatic"
reference: "161.009"
price: 3495
currency: "GBP"
condition: "Pre-owned"
year: 1968
category: "Watches"
subcategory: "Omega"
availability: "In Stock"
url: "https://jamesrossjewellers.co.uk/omega-century-automatic-34mm-18ct-yellow-gold-silver-dial-161009-1968-jrw-323"
image: "https://jamesrossjewellers.co.uk/uploads/original_image/02a7ef9967deeba0bb4495849d3db3f6.jpeg"
updated: "2026-09-04"
---

# Omega Century Automatic 34mm 18ct Yellow Gold Silver Dial 161.009 1968

## Price

**£3,495** (Finance available from £328.82/month)

## Description

This exceptional 1968 Omega Century Automatic, reference 161.009, is a particularly rare vintage Omega from the Century collection. The watch features a beautifully proportioned 34mm solid 18ct yellow gold case with a stunning silver dial, complemented by elegant gold baton hour markers and hands.
Presented in immaculate new old stock condition, this example is fitted with its original unused Omega genuine lizard strap. It is powered by the highly regarded Omega Calibre 552 automatic movement, which has been fully serviced and is supplied with a two-year guarantee. The watch also comes with its original dealer’s box and original Omega paperwork, dated and signed by the dealer, making this a particularly complete and desirable vintage example.
With decades of expertise and a trusted reputation, James Ross Jewellers proudly presents an exceptional collection of luxury and vintage watches.
This watch has been checked against technical records to guarantee authenticity and a clean history.

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Omega |
| Reference Number | 161.009 |
| Year | 1968 |
| Condition | Pre-owned |
| Dial Colour | Silver |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Serial | 23795960 |
| Gender | Gents |
| Box | Original Dealers Box |
| Bezel material | 18ct Yellow Gold |
| Material | 18ct Yellow Gold |
| Keywords | Omega Century Automatic, Omega 161.009, Omega Calibre 552, 18ct Gold Omega, Vintage Omega Century, New Old Stock Omega |
| Papers | Yes |
| Strap design | Lizard Leather |
| Model | Century Automatic |
| Case Size | 34mm |

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