A special Case of 18K Constellation168.015

lennylee · Jun 17, 2020

I found a special Case of 18K Constellation 168.015,I cannot find other information about this kinds of watch.
Thank you for this forums, Could anybody give me some suggestion?
This watch is original or Franky?

Thank you!

add the buckles

X350 XJR · Jun 17, 2020

It's called a bark finish. This was probably done by a jeweler and not Omega.

Look up bark finish Rolex and you will find plenty of examples of this finish.

lennylee · Jun 17, 2020

X350 XJR
It's called a bark finish. This was probably done by a jeweler and not Omega.

Look up bark finish Rolex and you will find plenty of examples of this finish.

thank you for your help。
So That why I cannot find other information about this kind of watch XD
Do you think this watch have collection value? I thought it was a special version at first. XD

lennylee · Jun 17, 2020

X350 XJR
It's called a bark finish. This was probably done by a jeweler and not Omega.

Look up bark finish Rolex and you will find plenty of examples of this finish.

I google for bark finish OMEGA, I found that Rolex DD or DJ with bark finish is common, But OMEGA is rare.
Maybe is not suit for the style of OMEGA? XD

lennylee · Jun 17, 2020

Could some one help me to identify whether the buckles is original or not? the seller tell me this buckles is original and 18k.

Thank you!

lennylee · Jun 17, 2020

I am add new photo of buckles in this topic
Thank you!

lindo · Jun 17, 2020

I also think that the bark finish is a jeweller's upgrade, because this is the first example I have seen in the thousands of Constellations I have looked at. Otherwise the watch looks original and probably early 1970s - nice to have the 18k gold pie pan dial. In my opinion the bark finish does not add value, but actually detracts, as most collectors prefer watches to be as they came from the factory. Even the Rolexes that came factory finished with the bark texture seem not be be as popular as their contemporary cleanskin brothers.

As for your buckle, we need more detailed images of the stamps.

killer67 · Jun 17, 2020

A profile pic and markings will make identifying the buckle quite easily. At a glance I don’t recall seeing a thin font omega symbol or markings on all 4 corners as yours has

lennylee · Jun 18, 2020

K killer67
A profile pic and markings will make identifying the buckle quite easily. At a glance I don’t recall seeing a thin font omega symbol or markings on all 4 corners as yours has

Thank you!
It is a litter pity that this watch do not meet its original buckle. I will try to hunt for the original one and make them together~ XD

lennylee · Jun 18, 2020

lindo
I also think that the bark finish is a jeweller's upgrade, because this is the first example I have seen in the thousands of Constellations I have looked at. Otherwise the watch looks original and probably early 1970s - nice to have the 18k gold pie pan dial. In my opinion the bark finish does not add value, but actually detracts, as most collectors prefer watches to be as they came from the factory. Even the Rolexes that came factory finished with the bark texture seem not be be as popular as their contemporary cleanskin brothers.

As for your buckle, we need more detailed images of the stamps.

thank you!

I also like the original factory mode more then factory finished. But I still feel so lucky to meet this watch. XD

I hope can meet an original one in future.

BR

Benbradstock · Jun 18, 2020

Interesting post and replies. What’s with the “OM Swiss“ at the bottom of the dial? Not a mark I’m used to seeing.

lindo · Jun 18, 2020

Benbradstock
Interesting post and replies. What’s with the “OM Swiss“ at the bottom of the dial? Not a mark I’m used to seeing.

OM is the sign used to denote a solid 18k gold dial. Not common, but not rare either.

Benbradstock · Jun 18, 2020

Thanks, that’s new to me.

lennylee · Jun 18, 2020

Benbradstock
Interesting post and replies. What’s with the “OM Swiss“ at the bottom of the dial? Not a mark I’m used to seeing.

OM means gold dial
in french “Or Massif”

BR

lennylee · Jun 18, 2020

Benbradstock
Thanks, that’s new to me.

I also got something in this topic. The Vintage Omega just like a deep deep sea, So much interesting.

killer67 · Jun 18, 2020

lennylee
Thank you!
It is a litter pity that this watch do not meet its original buckle. I will try to hunt for the original one and make them together~ XD

Post a pic if possible so we can be certain

lennylee · Jun 18, 2020

K killer67
Post a pic if possible so we can be certain

I will send it later. now i don't carry this watch.

Thank you !

Panjo · Jun 18, 2020

Pie-Pan dial is for case ref.168.025,
Case ref. 168.015 is for non pie pan dials.

killer67 · Jun 18, 2020

Panjo
Pie-Pan dial is for case ref.168.025,
Case ref. 168.015 is for non pie pan dials.

good eye @Panjo - OP has a pie pan dial in a domed dial dial case reference

lennylee · Jun 18, 2020

Panjo
Pie-Pan dial is for case ref.168.025,
Case ref. 168.015 is for non pie pan dials.

you can find many pie pan in ebay in the case 168.015
I also read Desmond's Blogs, In my opinions, the ref. is for reference, not absolutely.

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