I am considering to buy thisPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network Constellation on eBay however I am put off by its faded observatory logo. Does a typical logo wear that much really? Would a faded observatory logo matter to your buying decision? Also, what other pitfalls you see in this watch if there are any?

 

Yes they wear that much. I have close to the same model that I've restored and the only thing I had trouble getting was another caseback. I'll dig through and see if I can find photos for you.

 

I believe that medallion was subjected to polishing. Personally I will stay away if the medallion is in this state. The sky is just too overcast.​

 

Here is the thread

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f20/1961-constellation-restoration-408195.html

There are a couple of the usual suspects there too
Unfortunately there aren't any caseback photos so I'll have took a bit more.

With regards to polishing the medallion off, yes I agree that it is usually the case when you see watches like that but it can happen naturally through a lot of wear.

 

watchco has all types of original vintage constellation case backs. just ask them with the case number. good luck ! achim

 

They dont have any 168.005 case backs anymore. I am looking for a SS 168.005 back, and watchco said they no longer have any stock of these.

 

That medallion and case has seen some serious use and/or polishing. Have a look at mine -
http://omegaforums.net/threads/not-the-black-sheep-och-the-family-connie-inside.3335/
Even though mine has blurred edges on top of the lugs (from use and/or earlier polishing) the medallion is nowhere near the one in your link. Mine has very little wear on the medallion and the bezel is crisp.
I would stay away from that watch as I, from the looks of it, believe it to be either seriously overpolished or have lived a very harsh life.
regards
JE

 

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Seen that already thanks, but Id rather hang on for the correct one. They do appear from time to time, and putting the wrong back on only turns it into a franken.

 

Is it though? If you have a watch with case ref. 168.005 and swap the back for one with ref 168.004, surely that is incorrect?

The watch I am referring to is the one below, if I put a 168.004 case back on, it is incorrect for the rest of the watch.

http://omegaforums.net/threads/omeg...168-005-stainless-steel-£450.3407/#post-39453

 

I've tidied it up now, put the correct second hand and crystal retaining ring on and cleaned the dial up a little and its looking like a nice tidy watch now.

Just holding out for the correct case back.

 

This onePurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network too seems to be a good example that could have fallen victim to overzealous buffing or polishing. Looking at the medallion, it seems one star has fallen off and created a hole in the medallion. Or is it just shadow?

 

faded/polished observatory logo/medallion = not a good buy