Hi, I have this 18k Pie Pan Constellation , which could use a little dial restoration. Two indices have fallen off during the years and the hour hand has scratched the dial. I would like to install another dial as most refinished dial just don't do it for me. I've searched the Bay and Google but somehow could not find a dial. Perhaps one of the forum members can point me in the right direction. Thanks for any input, pictures soon to follow. David
Pictures needed - if it's an early constellation it's almost impossible to find a nice original dial. If it's a later one - 60s-70s it's a bit easier but still difficult. If it's a solid gold dial then almost impossible no matter from what era.
From my knowledge: the dial has actually been destroyed beyond repair or 'touch-up'. Based on the font of 'Constellation' is is a redial, also someone tried to 'clean' the surface, and nearly removing the 'swiss made' in the process. Let alone the Omega logo and lettering. Pfew, I can imagine that you want something else, but I reckon it will be difficult to find a new one. Other members will know better. BTW: case seems very much over-polished and crown doesn't seem original either. Do you have pics of back and cal?
Basket case I'm afraid I wouldn't spend your good money trying to restore this one - sorry Did that used to be a dogleg case? If the back hasn't been abused as the front it may be worth something to someone
Too far gone - dial as pointed out is refinished and case is missing the bezel and from the look of the lugs is in bad shape.
Thanks for the input , just for having an idea say I would like to get it right how much would everything cost? And yes I know it's overpolished
This watch could never be 'got right' The case isn't just over polished it has lost its identity altogether Unless this is a much treasured family piece it is not worth expending time/money on If you want to replace the dial I suspect it is a case of patience until a suitable replacement shows up
The cost to "get it right" is the same as the cost to get a much nicer version minus the amount you would get for melting the gold content + movement value for this watch. I would put that at final number at around $2-2.5k
As @MSNWatch said: it will be more a matter of finding the right dial, than the costs per se: my wild guess would be that it will cost you a couple of hundred(s) at least. As stated: think of wanting to spend that amount of money towards a basically very run-down watch. apart from the condition of the inside.... Edit: reply crossed with previous replies from @Peemacgee and @MSNWatch
There are several photos of this model on the web but this one will give you an ideal of how the watch should look like: