Hello fellow OF members. Need help on this Constellation. Trying to find out if the hands and crown are correct. Looking to buy this watch and would appreciate your feedback and help.
Sharing the pictures the owner gave me with his permission.
Ref. 168.017, cal. 564

 

Compared to these previous sales I’d say both are incorrect. But I’d wait for someone more knowledgeable than me, especially with yours being a different bezel and date only, vs these being day date.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-omega-c-case-constellation-ref-168-029-grey-dial.61808/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/1960s-omega-constellation-c-case-gray-dial.71011/#post-899117

https://omegaforums.net/threads/con...uckle-nickel-grey-dial-1970-ref-168-029.8958/

 

I think they're most common with stick hands but I've seen them with that shape as well. I can't find any definite description or old brochures.
If they are wrong but everything else is right (dial, movement, case and price) then if you like it go for it. You can always pick up replacement hands afterwards.

 

C-case are not my thing but some info here:

I agree - I'd be more comfortable seeing stick/batten hands but C-cases can have dauphine hands
link to discussion where Desmond @mondodec chips in
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f20/omega-constellation-168-017-cal-561-black-dial-749274.html

There are a couple on the net with that dial configuration and dauphine hands (but that's no guarantee of correctness)

Desmond's essay shows at least three different crowns, including this one on the OP's watch
link
http://omega-constellation-collecto...12/constellation-c-shape-omegas-child-of.html

 

Mine has baton-style hands and a different crown. Still everything else seems great about this watch - the bracelet is wonderful and difficult to find. I’d get this one if I were you and switch the hands.

 

Thank you for all the information guys. I have asked the seller to send me some more pictures as I like to see the movement and also the medallion on the back. If that is ok I might just go for it.

 

So I ended up buying the watch. I couldn't say no, since It was priced well and it was just serviced last year. Once it arrives I will post some pictures. Thank you all for your help.

 

Lovely dial face

 

Congrats Toishome!

I was watching that one too but had a few others pending and had to sit back and watch it go

 

Congratulations, that is a great looking Connie.

 

I think you’re going to love it! Congrats!

 

Watch arrived. As promised here are some pics. I apologize for the crappy lighting. Will take some better ones during the day. Watch looks much better in person.

 

That is really nice Toishome, congrats on a great pick-up

 

Congratulations! Beautiful dial

 

Hello, I’m late to the party here. I’m a lover of modern omegas but decided to dive into some omega history with a C case Constellation. I’ve offered a gold turler branded one with dauphine hands. (See photos attached).
However my research suggests it was rare for the C Case to have dauphine hands and I haven’t seen any gold models with them. The dealer insists it’s original including the hands but I’m not so sure.
Does anyone have any knowledge of gold C shape constellations with dauphine hands especially this date only model which dealer says is ‘early’ sixties although as far as I’m aware the first C case came out in 1964?
Many thanks

 

Do you have any better pictures? Those are atrocious.

 

Dealer Pix??

done for a reason

beware

 

@Davidt They’re the only ones from chrono 24. I’ll ask him to send me some.

 

@TexOmega yes they are. I’ll get him to send me some better resolution ones!