[Dablitzer]

Hello guys, Please can someone give me some information on this watch? This watch was passed down to me and I believe it to be original..but I can't find anything on it..I am new to this so be gentle...

 

[OmegaPete]

Omega Constellation with 561 calibre movement. Nice watch, movement seems in good shape, dial seems to have some age spotting (like my grandfather).

 

[drunken monkey]

the database isn't complete.
neither is the Journey Through Time book.

 

[Ramblin man]

Looks in good shape.

 

[Kyle L]

Looks like a nice watch! Should be a 14393.

 

[Dablitzer]

I think the strap is original. It just got a faint imprint of the OMEGA on the back of the strap. Your black dial is stunning. How long did it take to source that??

 

[Dablitzer]

I didn't think so..my old 50's Genève didn't come up either! :-S

 

[CanberraOmega]

I think the strap is original. It just got a faint imprint of the OMEGA on the back of the strap. Your black dial is stunning. How long did it take to source that??

Please don't feed Kyle's ego any more!

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[Matty01]

Kyle does know a lot about Omegas from the era, at least twelvety four times what I know. Theres on particular heavily lepoarded dial of his id love to buy.

 

[Dablitzer]

Can Kyle or any pie pan expert judge this one?

 

[CanberraOmega]

Can Kyle or any pie pan expert judge this one?
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Not a great picture. But from what I can see, the dial looks legit. Would be good to get a clear photo from directly above of the dial, with the hands not obscuring the text.

It's also hard to tell if the scratches are on the dial or crystal.

Obviously would also need to see photos of the inside, to confirm it isn't a Frankenstein, etc

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[Dablitzer]

Not a great picture. But from what I can see, the dial looks legit. Would be good to get a clear photo from directly above of the dial, with the hands not obscuring the text.

It's also hard to tell if the scratches are on the dial or crystal.

Obviously would also need to see photos of the inside, to confirm it isn't a Frankenstein, etc

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Thanks I have requested a few more of the dial. It comes with the guarantee dating from 1964 and a official Chronometer certificate of high precision from Omega. The back of the watch is quite scratched. I think the from is just the crystal. It's marked ST168.005. I can never find many examples of these watches and have been looking for ages. Might take the plunge! Do you think these are getting harder to come by?

 

[CanberraOmega]

Here is what the OVD says on the model
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Constellation
Calendar
Gents' leather strap

Reference
ST 168.0005
International collection
1962
Movement
Type: Automatic chronometer certified
Caliber number: 561 / 564
Cal. 561
24 jewels, created in 1958
Cal. 564
24 jewels, created in 1965
Both with central sweep-second hand
Functions
Date, Chronometer
Case
Stainless steel
Case back
Screw-in
Dial
"Pie-pan" type, De Luxe version with hand-rivetted gold hour markers and "Dauphine" gold hands.
Crystal
Armoured hesalite
Bracelet
Leather
Water resistance
30 meters

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Are they becoming harder to come by? Good, pristine examples are hard to come by. But there are lots of ho him examples on eBay. Is it worth diving in? At a good price, yeah. Helps you get a feeling for what you can get. And without spending big bucks.


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[Dablitzer]

Really appreciate that mate. What would you say is a good price? For this condition, which I appreciate will need some TLC.

 

[CanberraOmega]

Really appreciate that mate. What would you say is a good price? For this condition, which I appreciate will need some TLC.

I think the forum rules prohibit valuations. Look at eBay for pie pans that have recently sold and compare condition/price.

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[Kyle L]

Yep, I think it looks good. I think the scratches are definitely on the crystal though. Case doesn't look too bad, also get a picture of the back case as you don't want one with the medallion overpolished. Crown isn't Omega, but that can be fixed.

 

[Dablitzer]

A bit worn but don't think it's been too polished?

 

[Dablitzer]

Yep, I think it looks good. I think the scratches are definitely on the crystal though. Case doesn't look too bad, also get a picture of the back case as you don't want one with the medallion overpolished. Crown isn't Omega, but that can be fixed.

 

[Kyle L]

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Edges of the caseback look a little soft, but I guess that's ok. Crystal should clean up easily.

 

[CanberraOmega]

Lol Kyle, just noticed your avatar here has the Fab Suise that we were discussing over on omegaforums!


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