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  1. TexOmega May 13, 2015

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    Time to run the gauntlet. This is as found, no cleaning.

    Please comment pro and con. Original dial or repaint?

    See anything amiss?

    Over polished or not overall?


    DSC04258.JPG

    lots of serifs, silver paint, crystal has a few scratches(and logo) but no scratches on dial.

    Serif script.JPG

    Omega bracelet, 1068 #12 on buckle

    Omega Constellation with 1068 bracelet.JPG

    case back

    case back.JPG


    So, good example or time to study some more?
     
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  2. Kringkily Omega Collector / Hunter May 13, 2015

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    U did good my boy
     
  3. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado May 13, 2015

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    Looks like a nice honest original example.
     
  4. TexOmega May 13, 2015

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    Cal 564 movement serial photoshopped out.JPG


    circa 1966
     
  5. sliceoftime_ May 13, 2015

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    Looks all good to me!
     
  6. TexOmega May 13, 2015

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    Does the case back supposed to be recessed? That "look" had me questioning it.
     
  7. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member May 13, 2015

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    Looks nice!
     
  8. Ko1892 May 14, 2015

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    Very nice!!
     
  9. TexOmega May 14, 2015

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    Thank you and relieved.....the dial is a knock out, none of the spotting or lacquer peel so prevalent.

    So, is the back correct, recessed into the back?
     
  10. TNTwatch May 14, 2015

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    Yes, the back is correct if it says 168.010 inside.

    Congrats on a nice watch!
     
  11. Peemacgee Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers May 14, 2015

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    bloomin' marvellous -congratulations!
     
  12. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member May 14, 2015

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    :thumbsup:
     
  13. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! May 14, 2015

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    Very nice!
     
  14. TexOmega May 14, 2015

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    Well, that was my other concern, take a look at this.

    inside case back.JPG
     
  15. TNTwatch May 14, 2015

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    Did you know in advance and paid the appropriate price? I think it's ok if you're happy at what you paid.
     
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  16. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member May 14, 2015

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    The back is certainly correct on the outside. I believe there is a good chance the reference information on the lower back is out of focus and therefore not showing. It could also have been omitted due to a production error. In any event I believe it correct. I own the exact same model. :)

    168_0010d.jpg
    Fudr.jpg
    BLK2.jpg
     
  17. TexOmega May 14, 2015

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    Mine does not have the reference number like your example above, but it does have the circular "scrape" like yours.

    Did you change the Automatic Rotor Axle?

    inside case back with no ref numbers (Copy).JPG
     
  18. TexOmega May 14, 2015

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    I could not reconcile how a counterfeiter would go to so much exacting trouble and not put the reference number, which to me would be the easier part of faking one. I poured over monodec's great Constellation site and always came back to his mantra about Omega, some things just happen for whatever reason.

    I scrutinized each letter and marker under loop and came to the conclusion it was genuine.

    But I am far from an experienced collector hence my wanting to Run the Gauntlet.
     
  19. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member May 14, 2015

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    My back does not have a scrape, it is recessed circular center area of the back
     
  20. TexOmega May 14, 2015

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    OK, so this(see arrow in picture) line is normal and correct?

    inside case back.JPG