Anything suspicious on this Constellation S.F.168017 Cal.564?

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Phil F

·Dec 20, 2019

I am really considering taking this watch. The seller says the main body is original. PLEASE let me know if it is true ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ THANKS!

Edited: Dec 20, 2019

 

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janice&fred

·Dec 20, 2019

looks good to me. I would ask the seller where is the bracelet as there's gentle tell-tale signs that it was equipped with one.

 

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Phil F

·Dec 20, 2019

janice&fred

looks good to me. I would ask the seller where is the bracelet as there's gentle tell-tale signs that it was equipped with one.

 

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Lotus_Eater8815

·Dec 20, 2019

Has the watch been serviced before it was sent to you? Little rotor rub there.

Waiting for more experienced members to comment. The watch looks pretty clean. Very nice pics!

 

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Phil F

·Dec 20, 2019

Also I would like to know what the "S.F." stands for, thanks!

 

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ConElPueblo

·Dec 20, 2019

Looks great! What is the asking price?

"SF" would be the case maker company, don't know who it is.

 

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Phil F

·Dec 20, 2019

ConElPueblo

Looks great! What is the asking price?

"SF" would be the case maker company, don't know who it is.

Thx, it's around 770 USD. Is that all right? bracelet included.

 

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X350 XJR

·Dec 20, 2019·Vintage Omega Aficionado

That's a decent price, but figure another $200-300 for a service. Bracelet is about $150 by itself.

 

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Phil F

·Dec 20, 2019

THx everyone! I'm taking it.

 

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Foo2rama

·Dec 20, 2019·Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...

FYI it’s a 168.017

that is the reference number.

 

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Dan S

·Dec 20, 2019

Wow. New member comes on and shows a nice watch at a fair price. When does that ever happen? 😀

 

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Foo2rama

·Dec 20, 2019·Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...

Dan S

Wow. New member comes on and shows a nice watch at a fair price. When does that ever happen? 😀

less often then Ultramams show up lol.

 

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Phil F

·Dec 20, 2019

Dan S

Wow. New member comes on and shows a nice watch at a fair price. When does that ever happen? 😀

😉 just found a new way to kill my wallet.

 

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Phil F

·Dec 22, 2019

Hello, I have received the watch. While I found that the second hand moves not very continuously, not like a modern one, sometimes smaller but quicker jumps, sometimes otherwise. The dealer explains that's because the old calibers are "low frequent".

Is that a common sense on vintage watches?

Thanks.

 

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Lotus_Eater8815

·Dec 22, 2019

An Omega 564 runs at 19,800 beats per hour, so it isn’t as smooth as modern Omega movements which mostly run at 25,500-28,800 bph, I believe.

 

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Willbur

·Dec 22, 2019

From my point of view, smaller and bigger jumps are linked to an issue with the indirect second hand brake.
Main purpose is to keep gears in contact and always ensure same displacement.

 

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Phil F

·Dec 22, 2019

Willbur

From my point of view, smaller and bigger jumps are linked to an issue with the indirect second hand brake.
Main purpose is to keep gears in contact and always ensure same displacement.

Is this a signal that the watch needs to be serviced? or repaired?

 

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Willbur

·Dec 22, 2019

Service will be required if you want to fix this behavior.
But it doesn't have effect on keeping time as far as I know, just visual effect.

 

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Phil F

·Dec 22, 2019

Willbur

Service will be required if you want to fix this behavior.
But it doesn't have effect on keeping time as far as I know, just visual effect.

Thanks!

 

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Gui13250

·Dec 22, 2019

Your watch is beautiful! Looking for one since a while and never seen one as good as yours!
Could you show us a picture with the watch on the wrist? 😀