Hi,

Firstly;
Great forum, thanks for the wealth of information, really entertaining

I just acquired an old Omega Constellation. I'm not an expert, and haven't opened it yet. But after googling "constellation gold capped vintage", a few 168.0005's look almost the same.

The dial is in good shape, though the crystal is toast. Not sure if the crown is original.
Is anyone here certain as to which model this is?

Thanks!

 

Crown is not original. I've never seen an unsigned crown on a constellation, but I may be wrong. Let's wait for the experts input.

 

I am no expert on these at all but Google Omega Constellation caliber 561 and see what you find there.

It looks to me like those lugs are way over polished and as @kmd28 has said, the crown is incorrect.

 

I would guess 168.005 fitted with a cal 564 movement. I say 564 because the markers are painted black rather than the earlier onyx versions.

The crown is wrong and seconds hand is too short. Seconds hand should extend to the minute markers.

I agree with you about the dial, it probably looks ok beneath that scratched up crystal.

That brings me to the case which is a complete write-off if I am being honest.... sorry!
Not a lot you can do there other than try and find a replacement.

 

Dial would probably come up a treat with a polish of the crystal. Those lugs are about as round as Kim Kardashians butt, and look as though there has been some brassing, so it's an 'uncoddled' watch for sure.

But, if you didn't pay too much then it has potential as a daily wearer, providing the movement is cleaned and oiled.

 

As already described before there has been a lot of polishing, count the stars on the medallion, there should be eight.

If you want to make some further steps into "Vintage Watches", get yourself some Polywatch and see what you can do about the crystal
(as proposed by Desmond)




You can also get yourself a case opener (simple one will do) and take a look inside in order to get the reference number and movement type and serial



Good luck!