Is this Connie a Franken?

Brook · Jul 30, 2023

Trying to find a similar 168.005 without success.
I thought arrow markers were limited to the 2943?
Any thoughts appreciated.

Peemacgee · Jul 30, 2023

If you Google ‘omega forums and arrowhead dogleg’ you will find some threads.

Arrowhead doglegs are very uncommon but known variants, more uncommon as 168 references.

However, you will need to post much better pictures if you want comments on the OP watch.
( I don't care for the hands from what we can see)

If the serial starts with an 18,xx then it really shouldn’t be in a 168 reference, if it’s a 19 it might just squeeze in ok.

MtV · Jul 30, 2023

„Transitional“ 14381/14393/14900/14902s with arrowheads are a thing and legit, not 100% sure on later 167.005/168.005. This one, though, doesn’t exactly give me a good feeling in the belly.

Peemacgee · Jul 30, 2023

MtV
„Transitional“ 14381/14393/14900/14902s with arrowheads are a thing and legit, not 100% sure on later 167.005/168.005. This one, though, doesn’t exactly give me a good feeling in the belly.

@hoipolloi shows a stepped arrowhead 168.006 here:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/thoughts-on-18k-deluxe-step-dials.94169/page-2

and @X350 XJR sold a 1963 14902 plain arrowhead dogleg here:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/196...onstellation-all-steel-caliber-561-date.9077/

So a plain early 168.005 arrowhead, although likely uncommon, isn’t too far of a stretch to imagine.

but like you I have an uneasy feeling about the OP watch.

Shabbaz · Jul 30, 2023

Peemacgee
So a plain early 168.005 arrowhead, although likely uncommon, isn’t too far of a stretch to imagine.

Not that it really matters but I never saw one.

Perrier · Jul 30, 2023

The watch condition seems too clean. How much are they looking for? Does the seller have other watches we can review for accuracy?

MtV · Jul 30, 2023

Perrier
The watch condition seems too clean. How much are they looking for? Does the seller have other watches we can review for accuracy?

It's an auction...

Shabbaz · Jul 30, 2023

Perrier
The watch condition seems too clean.

Is this really a good indication regarding originality?

qazwsx1 · Jul 30, 2023

MtV
„Transitional“ 14381/14393/14900/14902s with arrowheads are a thing and legit, not 100% sure on later 167.005/168.005. This one, though, doesn’t exactly give me a good feeling in the belly.

These are just some examples of my 14381 and 14393 with arrowheads.
Best,
Teerapat

qazwsx1 · Jul 30, 2023

Brook
Trying to find a similar 168.005 without success.
I thought arrow markers were limited to the 2943?
Any thoughts appreciated.

According to the picture’s provided, I think it’s just the ‘franken watch’.

Brook · Jul 31, 2023

Sold for around $1100 on Yahoo Auctions Japan.

Perrier · Jul 31, 2023

Shabbaz
Is this really a good indication regarding originality?

I think a 60 year old watch which looks like it just came out of the factory... something is up. Either the photos have been photoshopped or it's a replacement dial, or something like that.

Is this Connie a Franken?

Brook

Peemacgee

MtV

Peemacgee

Shabbaz

Perrier

MtV

Shabbaz

qazwsx1

qazwsx1

Brook

Perrier

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