Need Help on this Constellation Pie Pan Dial

NDLaw2009

That case looks remarkably similar to this kind of Eterna case:

cristos71

Quite amazing that a vintage jewelry store would completely dismantle a watch for photo's right there and then for somebody just showing some interest in maybe purchasing it...or OP are you perhaps already the owner/seller? 😗

Peemacgee

I can’t remember a locally made C-case case coming up before.
Possibly because restrictions on precious metals were being eased in the late 60s?

As for the OPs watch:
Good looking pie-pan dial
Pie pans don’t appear in C-cases
Snap back case
Significantly wrong shaped case
Medallion looks as though it may be applied not integral

So, definitely some kind of assembled watch.

Someone has certainly gone to a lot of trouble to produce the case if it in fact gold (as above, it needs to be tested)

if it proves to be gold and someone wanted a presentable gold dress watch with an Omega dial and movt then it’s would be worth having but I wouldn’t buy it as an Omega watch and price should reflect this.

Masterofkarate

Thought about this to. If i asked my local vintage store to do this they would laugh as the gave me a good

STANDY

What are they asking for the watch. ?

IcoRicci

I'm not the owner and i'm not selling, but i left a deposit in order to buy it. Sadly i'm a newbie with very few experience on the vintage market 😟

SkunkPrince

It were me and the cost wasn't an issue, I'd ask that the case be tested to verify 18K gold... and then take the whole thing and run like heck.

Eventually the case will either be authenticated or a new case found.

Otterina

😕 Run? As in it would make this a good deal so salvage it for the parts?
Funny image in my head, but I'm curious.

maxbliss888

Found this at a Vintage Watch shop in Hong Kong. 18k solid white gold with the Pie Pan dial with gold bracelet.. Not sure if this is legit? Keen to know if this Pie Pan dial existed in the C case?

STANDY

It’s probably better to start your own thread

IcoRicci

Guys, you've been very kind and supportive, you helped me with usful tips and priceless reviews so I owe you all a final update on this thread.
Long story short: I haven't finalized the purchase.
Too many doubt on that C-shape case, the lacking of hallmark, the price (too much for a real pie pan with franken gold case and way too little for a regular one)...
So I ended up buying this Seamaster 166032, Day-Date, 18k gold
I promise i'll open a new thread when it's overhaul time, with inside pics!

gatorcpa

You might want to give this a read:

http://download1511.mediafire.com/vrfv7ugo55mg/mo7ymv84fzmhtui/GoldenSeamasterV2.pdf

Very nice watch!
gatorcpa