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Incoming C-case Constellation (168.017)

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I didn't think I needed one of these, but for some reason I've had a change of heart. Perhaps I realized it can serve as a more-casual option from the Constellation line.

I won this at auction and am waiting for it to arrive. It will need a service and probably an extra link (or two) for the bracelet. We'll see what arrives. The auction ended at ~600 usd, which seems like a decent price.

A few observations... Brushing on case and bezel is present and looks to be correct. A few marks on the silver/white dial, but good condition otherwise. Text looks good and appears to pass the MOY test. And finally, the case back looks to be unpolished.

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Spruce
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Looks great to me. The watch alone is worth what you paid so the bracelet is a real bonus.

But, beware, one C case is never enough. They’re addictive. I never saw the attraction until I got one.

You’ll need another for when this one’s 'in the wash', and then one with a milled bezel, then a Longines C case (plus a spare, plus a black dial) then an Eterna 3003, then random C cases because they’re so comfortable …..
 
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Was monitoring this listing as well on Yahoo auctions jp! As a total noob on vintage omegas in general, what I noted was that there was a tiny dent at around the 40 minute marker but everything else looked ok, with the 8 stars on the caseback well intact and the 26,xxx,xxx serial dating it to 1968.
 
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it’s probably time to get suspicious if you find a 55 year old watch in pristine condition 😉
 
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Spruce Spruce
I never saw the attraction until I got one.
I may be the same. Up until now, I never really cared for the case shape. I suppose we'll see how it wears In-person. 😀
 
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waterchestnut waterchestnut
Was monitoring this listing as well on Yahoo auctions jp! As a total noob on vintage omegas in general, what I noted was that there was a tiny dent at around the 40 minute marker but everything else looked ok, with the 8 stars on the caseback well intact and the 26,xxx,xxx serial dating it to 1968.
Yep. Thanks for not bidding it up, friend.
 
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I did have one question. The black strips on the hour markers -- do they tend to be onyx or paint? There seems to be some conflicting info out there, and I cannot tell from the photos. The serial number here is in the 26.3 M range.
 
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It is matte black paint, easy to damage and slightly harder to touch up in a pleasing manner
 
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it always starts with one...

Welcome to the c-case addiction, we have a thread 😉
 
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it always starts with one...
Welcome to the c-case addiction, we have a thread 😉
I can definitely see the allure of the dark gray dial. Perhaps the linen one as well. I'll post some photos over on that thread when it arrives. 😀
 
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I've been struck by these. I must have one in my future. This looks like a good buy. Very nice!
 
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Aroxx Aroxx
I've been struck by these. I must have one in my future. This looks like a good buy. Very nice!

Uh oh, slippery slope …. 😲
 
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Uh oh, slippery slope …. 😲
I'm telling myself it's a good thing. I have a thing for DateJusts. I think this will scratch that itch at a much lower price. So then I can buy like 5 of these instead. 😎
 
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Love that Eterna. Very cool.
It’s very slim. 8.2 thickness compared to 10.2 of a 168.017
 
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Lousy picture I know but here is a vintage NOS Bucherer C-case manual winder we bought from an old guy locally. The case style is one of my favorites and I must get me another C-cased Constellation with bracelet as I foolishly traded the few we had a few years back.
 
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Who doesn't love a bargain C-case.

Especially if it comes with it's own in-house hi beat movement...

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GarethS GarethS
Who doesn't love a bargain C-case.

Especially if it comes with it's own in-house hi beat movement...

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Very nice - and another that’s on my list 😀
 
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To follow up here, the watch arrived a few days ago. All in all, I quite like it. It wears well on the bracelet and the dial is kind of interesting -- not quite white, but not quite silver either.

I'll need to add a link to the bracelet, and some adjustment of the end links is clearly needed.

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