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Help identify Omega Constellation cal. 571 ref. 368.845

  1. fredr3.6 Jul 19, 2017

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  2. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Jul 19, 2017

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    Have you done any research to see if thee are exceptions to that?
     
  3. fredr3.6 Jul 19, 2017

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    actually no, all the pics I found show dial with swiss made written on the outer ring of the dial. Hoped that anyone here has any idea or a comparison.
     
  4. fredr3.6 Jul 19, 2017

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    This is what I meant
     
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  5. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jul 19, 2017

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    Watch is a bad redial and price is absurd. I bought one for less than 1/4th the price. Had an issue with the crown and stem, which was fixed.

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    "Swiss Made" is way down at the bottom.

    Run away.
    gatorcpa
     
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  6. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Jul 19, 2017

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  7. fredr3.6 Jul 20, 2017

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    Thank you very much everyone, thought something like that. thankfully i did not trust.
     
  8. bama2141 Jul 20, 2017

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    Here is another original one - bought it new in 1970....

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  9. fredr3.6 Jul 20, 2017

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    It looks beautiful and still like new. A treat to see such a good example. These are now around 1800 in Euros. Seems like prices good higher, same reason why this dealer tried to rob me with the badly repainted one.
     
  10. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jul 20, 2017

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    You should look for a nice one on eBay.

    Make sure it has the original brushed surfaces like the one above or my example.

    Should be able to get one for under $750, maybe even $500 if you are patient.

    This one is not the greatest, and the bracelet is going to need a good cleaning, but it's in the range.

    https://mall.elady.com/bf307259.html

    €1,800 is ridiculous.
    gatorcpa
     
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  11. TNTwatch Jul 20, 2017

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    This one is interesting. The bezel is slightly worn out, but the bracelet is not integrated on this model and can be use on other watches, as well as a leather band can be used on this watch.
     
  12. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jul 20, 2017

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  13. fredr3.6 Jul 21, 2017

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    thanks for the link looks intresting, lets see if I can find more. patience is key I think
     
  14. fredr3.6 Jul 21, 2017

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  15. fredr3.6 Jul 21, 2017

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    what do aou think, would be easier for me cause it is in germany. Comes with omega certified service, so it should be a safer bet on origanality.
     
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  16. ConElPueblo Jul 21, 2017

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    I don't think that one is too bad, but I would like to have better photos of it.
    The dial looks a bit weathered, probably moisture ingress.
     
  17. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jul 21, 2017

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    The pictures are totally out of focus. Ask for better pictures.

    The crown on the watch is incorrect for this model, but it is a genuine Omega crown.

    Price is reasonable, but make a offer and try to save a few euros to pay for a proper crown. No way to know if service was adequate.

    Good luck!
    gatorcpa
     
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  18. fredr3.6 Jul 26, 2017

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  19. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jul 26, 2017

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    Totally different watch. It has a newer cal. 1011 movement, which is good, but not nearly as robust (IMHO) as the cal 55X/56X/75X series.

    I'd stick with the original plan. That example is overpriced also, as are most of the watches I see on Chrono24.
    gatorcpa
     
  20. fredr3.6 Jul 26, 2017

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    Yeah it is hard to stay patient and look further for the right ref. 368.845.