buying advice: Constellation 168.004

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mokxmatic

·Apr 20, 2023

Update. I have decided not to buy it. Thank you for your comments.



I am currently looking at this watch. It would be my first Omega. The asking price is 725 euro. Which is a bit high as the watch has no service history.

As far as I know the dial is original. The crown is aftermarket.

The watch is running.

I have asked for photos of the cal.

But what about all that dirt inside, is it gold flakes or what is it? Can it be removed?

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X350 XJR

·Apr 20, 2023·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Ugly dial, no it can’t be cleaned.

Worn medallion.

You can do better.

PASS.

 

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mokxmatic

·Apr 20, 2023

X350 XJR

Ugly dial, no it can’t be cleaned.

Worn medallion.

You can do better.

PASS.

Thank you. That's all I need to know.

 

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Dan S

·Apr 20, 2023

The condition of the dial alone would be enough for me to avoid this watch. But also, the damage on the right side of the dial is often a sign of water ingress through the crown. Not only is it unattractive, it can also mean that you may run into corrosion in the movement. Movements can often be repaired, but you really wouldn't want to invest much into a watch with a dial like this one.

 

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theluckyluke

·Apr 20, 2023

It looks like some water went inside and then dried up, leaving some of these marks. Never a great sign! The back is also heavily polished as some stars on the medallion have seemingly disappeared

 

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sfaaron

·Apr 20, 2023

Run from that.

 

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lucian23

·Apr 21, 2023

+1 Search for other.. The watch in the past had water inside and for a vintage watch the most important part which has to be in very good condition it's the dial. For me when i want to buy a vintage watch the first thing which i look is the dial..