I have been wanting a connie for quite some time and has spotted this beauty in my opinion. What do you more experienced guys think? I have included all pics from the sales add: price is currently at $ 840 USD. Cal 564, all original according to seller except glass. Would like to hear opinions Thx

 

Dial looks clean, lugs are sharp though quite a few dings, onyx markers, medallion intact and in good shape as far as what can be seen, quickset date and comes with the buckle too. Not a bad price at all by today's standards, I say go for it.

 

Another "rare" 168.005 with unmatched dial hardware and case material, medallion on back (caliber 564 with serial # 26?XXXXX 28?XXXXX mil)

 

I'd like to know the serial # of that 564 before I say it's a frankened watch (168005 model should have dial hardware matching the medallion on back )

 

Maaaan, it's great with all this expertise. Thx so much. This forum really saves me, my wallet and my marriage I was just able to make it out of the rubbish photos - the serial number is 28XXXXXX.

 

I will stay away from that watch then. Even though it looks kinda cool. No Franken for me today. That would be great with some examples

 

Hi Steve.
Sure I can, 168005 and 167005 gold capped models were made with dial hardware (markers, hands, logo, star) matching the capping material and medallion on back.
Here are some example.
_Rose gold capped case with matching dial hardware



and rose gold medallion on back



I also notice that if the markers are onyx inserts, the movement serial number should NOT higher than 24 mil (after that, Omega painted them black to cut cost, so 24 mil is the borderline, some were made with onyx, others were painted black...)

With SS cases, the dial hardware are always SS matching medallion on back.





Sometimes, an eBay doctor has a nice spare dial with matching hands, he put that unit into a SS case and swaps the 561 with a 564 from a C case, voilà, you will have a "nice looking watch"



A friend of mine from VN also said that if the SS dial hardware is rusted or not shiny anymore , he removed them, dipped them into pink or yellow gold stuff
then we will have what we see today.

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Please note that earlier models (168.001,14381, 2852 etc.....) in SS cases always have gold medallions on back.

 

...A mine field, out there....

 

Yes! And thanks for the lessons