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  1. tmw57 Oct 7, 2013

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  2. Mothra Oct 7, 2013

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    There's one in AJTT and it seems unlikely such an unusual watch would be a fake....

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  3. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 7, 2013

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    Yes these are real and we have seen them before. Japanese edition.
    Constellation

    Gents' leather strap

    Dimensions: Ø34 mm
    Reference
    ST 168.0025
    International collection
    1967
    Movement
    Type: Automatic chronometer certified
    Caliber number: 564
    Created in 1965
    24 jewels
    Central sweep-second hand
    Functions
    Date
    Case
    Stainless steel
    Case back
    Unishell (case opening on dial side)
    Dial
    "Pie-pan" type, with "index" hour markers "dauphine" hands
    Crystal
    Armoured hesalite
    Bracelet
    Leather
    Water resistance
    30 meters
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  4. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 7, 2013

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  5. ulackfocus Oct 7, 2013

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    It's the real deal, just not as sought after as other pie pans.
     
  6. tmw57 Oct 7, 2013

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    Thanks everyone. I like the dial but don't have much love for the monocoque..
    best
    Todd
     
  7. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Oct 7, 2013

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    One of Desmond's first articles was about this watch:

    http://www.mediafire.com/file/zjzxx3wwtdh/omega constellation168.025.pdf

    Dial looks 100% correct and original. Unlike the standard markers, these are all onyx. This style of dial brings a premium and the condition might bump it up a little more. Don't know if these are Japan-only, but wouldn't be suprised if it was.

    Case has been polished, but not too badly. Crown is incorrect. Replacements are avaliable from Ofrei.com, but I think they are specially made only for the few top-loading Constellations like this one.

    Good luck to the bidders!
    gatorcpa
     
  8. tmw57 Oct 7, 2013

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    Gator, thanks a lot for this!