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  1. mrpeepers Nov 25, 2014

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    Hi everyone,

    Thanks for taking the time to read this post. I need to say that first, I know nothing about watches/time pieces - nothing, but I've been reading more and more about them and I'm not fascinated (even with time pieces I cannot afford!).

    Could you please educate about me about this Omega? It was my grandfathers. I think it's 1960s. I know nothing about it and no one can tell me anything about it.

    When was it made? Or, how can I find out?
    Is this Gold? Silver?
    What is the movement?
    How much is it worth? (I don't love it, I'm not connected to it, and I want to buy something that moves me.)

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  2. peatnick Nov 25, 2014

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    can you post a pic of case back?
     
  3. mrpeepers Nov 25, 2014

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    Sure thing. Right here.
     
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  4. mrpeepers Nov 25, 2014

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    And I obviously don't know how to open it up to get the serial number.
    Someone just offered me $400 for it too.
     
  5. peatnick Nov 25, 2014

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    Could be a Constellation 168.004 based on the recessed crown

    Can you measure the diameter in millimeters?
     
  6. mrpeepers Nov 25, 2014

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    I think it's about 35mm.
     
  7. hoipolloi Vintage Omega Connoisseur Nov 25, 2014

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    Yes it's a constellation 168.004 powered by a caliber 561 in about 20 mil serial #. The dial is original but not in very good shape. We need to see the movement condition to evaluate further
     
  8. mrpeepers Nov 25, 2014

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    How can I show you that? Video of the face?
     
  9. mrpeepers Nov 25, 2014

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  10. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Nov 25, 2014

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    Are you sure you want to sell a fine family heirloom?

    This is a very nice watch that might fetch alot more (think double) than $400 if the movement (yes, inside) is in good shape, but the only way you can know for sure is to have an Omega watch-smith open it, service as needed, and then take a few pictures of the movement and the inside of the caseback.

    Depending on where you live, someone here could probably point you in the direction of a good watch-smith/watchmaker...

    Best of luck! Your grandfather had great taste in watches...:cool:
     
  11. mrpeepers Nov 25, 2014

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    Appreciate the comments. The thing about it is - while it was his watch - it doesn't remind me of him. I'm not connected to it. He'd want me to have something that I could enjoy, which is why I'm looking at other watches that I would actually wear. I'm in Minneapolis.
     
  12. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Nov 25, 2014

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    I'm sure there would be a Minneapolis watchmaker that does Omegas. If you want to stay local, you could post a question thread asking for local recommendations. I also know that many members of this forum send/ship their watches to watchmakers well-known to the Ω-F.

    You could also skip the service, sell at a lesser price, and let the buyer do the service (~$200).
     
  13. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Nov 25, 2014

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    eBay item #131360712689
     
  14. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Nov 25, 2014

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    BTW, I noticed in the video, that the seconds hand didn't run very consistently.

    To preserve the movement, I would advise you not wind the watch until it has a professional service.
     
  15. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Nov 25, 2014

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    I thought that one looked familiar!
     
  16. mrpeepers Nov 25, 2014

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    Thanks dougledude.
    MSNWatch, that's my posting.