Firstly, let me thank all contributors to this forum for the wealth of knowledge found on this site.
The information I gained here helped me make a recent purchase of two watches from the same Ebay seller. I first purchased a mid 60's Constellation with box. Not sure it is the original box. Also came with an Omega strap in addition to the replacement strap that was on the watch.
Admittedly I may have been a little hasty as there were no internal images and the photos were less than ideal. It did appear that the case was in very good shape and had not suffered from dreaded polishing.
This example is pretty vanilla with no gold or embellishments but in my inexperienced opinion, it appeared to be in very good condition.
I made an offer to the seller and completed the deal. Of course as soon as I did, I began to have buyer's remorse. Was it a redial? Is the lume a bit chunky? Would it have the correct internal parts? Was it even authentic?
On arrival I rushed to my local Omega dealer and dropped both watches to have them checked out. After a few days he called to report that internally the Omega was in very good condition, recently serviced and should need nothing from him for 5 to 7 years.
Thanks to the internal photos supplied by the Horologist and the Serial Number by Year listing found on this site, was likely made in 1967 and has a 564 movement and a 168018 case back.
The movement photos below are from the Horologist and show the Omega strap, now on the watch. I did obscure part of the serial number as I have seen others do, not sure why this is done.
I paid US $1460 including shipping which I suspect is on the high side for this watch but I am happy to own it and will wear it with pride.
If you have any insights for this piece please post them. I know some information may be critical but I feel it is better to know as much as possible.
Thanks
Terry
PS: The 2nd watch I purchased was a Longines White Gold, hand winder. I have posted it in the "post your Longines" thread.
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