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X350 XJR
··Vintage Omega AficionadoTime to get your eyes checked, because the dial is a horrible mess. Did you really look at it?
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krogerfoot
·Even those low-resolution photos show that the printed text looks blotchy and uneven and the minute markers are all over the place. Compare:
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reverbtime
·Nice and sharp case. Too bad the dial is tampered with.
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luc123
·Thanks for the straight forward replies. I guess I do have a lot more to study. Fun!
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Aroxx
·Remember too, the MOY test is not foolproof. This is a pretty obvious redial. The text is crooked and too blocky/bold. Just looks wrong. Keep looking at examples until these jump out at you. Best of luck.
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Peemacgee
··Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungersAs above, the MOY test is just one item to look at and depending on the Constellation it may not prove a good dial/ redial.
You need to look at the dial as a hole.
This one screams ‘off’ at 10 paces but you’re not necessarily going to know that yet.
So look at the individual parts separately to get a feel for its authenticity.
E.g have you ever seen another ( authentic) dogleg with the spelling chronometre ?
This spelling doesn’t (legitimately) appear on a dogleg.
You need to look at the dial as a hole.
This one screams ‘off’ at 10 paces but you’re not necessarily going to know that yet.
So look at the individual parts separately to get a feel for its authenticity.
E.g have you ever seen another ( authentic) dogleg with the spelling chronometre ?
This spelling doesn’t (legitimately) appear on a dogleg.
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Vitezi
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Hello @luc123 and welcome to the forum!
If you're looking to learn about vintage Constellations, this site is a masterclass:
https://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com/
If you're looking to learn about vintage Constellations, this site is a masterclass:
https://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com/
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SOG53
·Agree w @Vitezi above Desmond’s blog is essential reading for Constellations.
also this thread may be helpful
https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-constellations-show-and-tell.19186/
start from beginning with the thread and you will see good examples of many vintage constellations. This will help you train your eye for good examples.
Good luck and take your time the learning is the fun part! Ask lots of questions along the way and before buying.
also this thread may be helpful
https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-constellations-show-and-tell.19186/
start from beginning with the thread and you will see good examples of many vintage constellations. This will help you train your eye for good examples.
Good luck and take your time the learning is the fun part! Ask lots of questions along the way and before buying.
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zedlebowski
·And I'd recommend leaning towards purchases from OF private sellers until you have more experience...I've had the bug for a year and a half and continue to find it a great safe source for purchases
https://omegaforums.net/forums/private-watch-sales/
https://omegaforums.net/forums/private-watch-sales/
