Constellation C-Case 168.029 Meister Snowflake

[theonlyrocco]

Hi all. I have inherited this beautiful constellation C-Case. Opened it and confirmed the reference is 168.029 with a calibre 751.

However, I had no luck in finding a similar piece on the internet. Please see pictures and ignore the leather strap which I have put on.

Would be great if someone has some more info to share, whether it is a rare piece, etc.

PS: have a look at the crown.

 

[X350 XJR]

Welcome, great heirloom.

Have you looked through this thread?

https://omegaforums.net/threads/the-c-cased-constellation-thread.72308/

 

[theonlyrocco]

Thanks for this. Yes I had a look at that and some other threads, but could find any watches with exactly the same peculiar combination as mine. One of the things I noticed, is that all of the watches, solid gold or gold capped (like mine), have also the crown in gold… mine doesn’t and I find it quite peculiar!

 

[Dan S]

Your crown should be gold, perhaps it was replaced or the plating is worn off. Otherwise, google images shows dozens of similar watches, without the retailer's name.

 

[theonlyrocco]

Yes the crown was the main thing! Also, the retailer name seems difficult to find on this particular watch.
Also, could anyone advise what’s the original strap of this watch?

 

[Aroxx]

Very nice watch to receive! Pretty common other than the retailer signature. Maybe it’s just the pictures but I don’t see lume plots on the dial. It has lumed hands and Ts on the dial. Could be completely normal. The resident experts will probably know.

Original bracelet is a 1040 brick style with 518 end links. Strap probably something similar to what you have it on.

 

[theonlyrocco]

Thanks! Interesting story, I inherited it with a jewellery provided full gold bracelet. I read online that apparently at the time, the jewellers use to cross sell custom made bracelets!