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  1. Barefootdan Dec 15, 2016

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    Hi all! I recently posted in the simple questions weekly thread about this watch I received. I got around to taking more detailed photos and here they are. http://imgur.com/a/Jz0KJ

    The inside of the case reads:

    Omega Watch. FAB Suisse. Swiss Made. 352 18K .750 168005/6

    If anyone could give some insight to this, it would be greatly appreciated!

    Story of the watch was my grandfather was given it by the King of Bahrain in the 60's. I never met my grandfather but I remember hearing that he was of high ranks in Egypt. I can get more details if wanted. When he passed away, my father then took possession of the watch. I recently graduated and have been gifted it.

    Serial number is 24799191.

    Thanks!
     
  2. Peemacgee Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers Dec 15, 2016

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    Can you post pictures in to your thread please
    Not a link
    And a straight on shot of the dial
    You'll get more/better responses that way
     
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  3. Barefootdan Dec 15, 2016

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    Here are the photos directly with the addition of a straight on shot. Hope this helps. Omega 1.jpg Omega 2.jpg Omega 3.jpg Omega 4.jpg Omega 5.jpg
     
  4. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Dec 15, 2016

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    158.005 is the model.
     
  5. Peemacgee Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers Dec 15, 2016

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    ::confused2:: Typo
     
  6. Peemacgee Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers Dec 15, 2016

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    firstly -welcome to the forum and congratulations on your Constellation
    thanks for the pics

    as Foo2rama says 168.005/6 is the case type (if it was stainless it would be just 168.005)
    classic dog-leg Connie designed by Gerald Genta
    it is a dome dial (as opposed to pie-pan)
    564 quick set date movement - you pull the crown out (gently) twice to set the date
    24,7xx serial puts it around '66/'67
    the case is slightly polished but not too bad
    the crown is a replacement
    I think the dial has been refinished as the upper font doesn't line up at it should but if it has it has been nicely done
    (black dials are often re-worked -if you could get a hi-res pic of the font it would help to see for sure)

    A nice remembrance of your grandfather
    if it hasn't been serviced get it to a vintage watchmaker before you start wearing it or you will end up damaging the watch movement

    lots more info in Desmond's blog
    http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.co.uk

    hope that helps
     
  7. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Dec 16, 2016

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    Looks like 158 in the picture ;)
     
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