Legit check - gold capped 167.005

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Hi Guys,

looking at possibly adding this gold capped 167.005 to my collection. May I quickly check if the dial is original and not redialed?

Thanks in advance!

 
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the movt shot is for an earlier, date, gold dogleg - probably a 14902 if the movt actually belongs to a dogleg

the dial image is too pixilated to be certain as it makes the 'Constellation' look a bit funky
 
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the movt shot is for an earlier, date, gold dogleg - probably a 14902 if the movt actually belongs to a dogleg

the dial image is too pixilated to be certain as it makes the 'Constellation' look a bit funky
What @Peemacgee said for the most part.

Something about the “ns” in Constellation doesn’t sit right with me. Compare with this one.


https://www.belmontwatches.com/products/omega-constellation-167-005?

OP’s example.


It’s close, but I don’t know. I would say the only way to tell for sure is an up close inspection.

gatorcpa
 
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Are those hallmarks in the legs (top right/bottom leg in the movement photo)? I thought only solid gold cases carried those?
 
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Are those hallmarks in the legs (top right/bottom leg in the movement photo)? I thought only solid gold cases carried those?
They are - but as I mention above, it is most likely that it is the incorrect movt shot as it is for a watch with a date and too early for a 167.005.
 
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Two points, IMO
the crosshair is too thick
I don't see any signs of sunburst
 
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Serifs missing and minute track too far from pie pan transition line.
 
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Can we see back of watch and inside Caseback?
Yea I’m really keen to see that too
 
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To me the dial finishing looks off. Too flat. Minute markers look too far from the pie-pan lines. Regarding text and crosshair I find it hard to say due to the photo quality. They seem too bold.

I personally believe it's a high quality redial, which seems to be becoming increasingly common these days due to the increased hype in pie-pans.

I'd love to have that case though.