Help on 168.005

[Constellsearch77]

Hello,

I'm looking for my first vintage Constellation. I've not experience in that model so I'm asking for your help!

What do you think about this?

Thank you in advance

 

[Davidt]

Terrible. Redial, wrong hands, miss-matched mid case and caseback, fake bracelet.

 

[Fallout Boy]

...but some of the parts are OMEGA...😗

 

[Constellsearch77]

Thank you all!

The search will begin again... I have to find some source for learn this model....

 

[DaveK]

C Constellsearch77

Thank you all!

The search will begin again... I have to find some source for learn this model....

Amongst the many good threads here, check out https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/ and https://omegaforums.net/threads/worst-redials.2304/ and also http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com/

 

[Zman4eva]

I recommend the below thread as well. OP's example case isn't even close to a 168.005 (look at the lugs).

Look closely at what a 168.005 should look like (case, dial, hands, caseback medallion).

https://omegaforums.net/threads/show-me-your-167-005-or-168-005-connie.124329/

 

[Fallout Boy]

C Constellsearch77

Thank you all!

The search will begin again... I have to find some source for learn this model....

Keep in mind: black dials are dangerous!

 

[gbesq]

Fallout Boy

Keep in mind: black dials are dangerous!

By which Fallout Boy means that the VAST majority of vintage Constellations with black dials have been repainted and that ruins their collectible value. If you're set on a black dial, be prepared for a long search, be prepared to overpay, and make sure that you run any prospective purchases past the OF membership BEFORE you commit to a purchase.

 

[Constellsearch77]

Thank you again all guys.
I'm not a collector, I just want a daily watch for gives the turn to my other 2 watches (Moonwatch and Carrera).
Having a 6.5 inch wrist and being an Omega fan I was looking for my first vintage watch and I was looking for a Constellation, like the 168.005 or a Seamaster like 168.024 or 168.0061 .. or something like that.
Since they are not cheap I would like to find something correct. But as you just showed me it looks like is not that easy...

Edited: Jun 28, 2024

 

[qazwsx1]

Fallout Boy

Keep in mind: black dials are dangerous!

Agree with you @Fallout Boy.

The black dial is ‘risky’ since it has the ability to quickly make someone fall in love. 😁

 

[Fallout Boy]

@qazwsx1 : word! ....but the picture is stolen 😲

 

[gbesq]

Yep, an original black dialed pie pan Connie is hard to beat. Here’s mine:

 

[Constellsearch77]

gbesq

Yep, an original black dialed pie pan Connie is hard to beat. Here’s mine:

Wonderful!