Omega constallaion - help & info

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Hi

I am looking to build a small vintage collection . Have just started out and have very little knowledge at this stage.
I have this really clean and neat Omega , was told it's not an original Omega.

What type of Omega is it?

I used to have a Panpie, which was in the shop for a service and they were robbed. I had no insurance, the watch shop then gave me this watch as a replacement, not knowing much accepted it as it is in fine condition.

I think the dial has been refurbished heavily.
To my untrained eye, I think it could be a Panpie face overhauled.
I think I can just see the sharp edges on the dial- which are now very soft.
The minute markers seem slighty too long compared to other images.

Any feedback would be great!

Thanks Adam - South Africa

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Dont look like a piepan dial to me
 
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Case looks over polished, the seconds hand looks too long to me, missing "Swiss Made" text.
 
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Information regarding case reference and movement are inside Caseback and on movement.
 
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Not a great watch imo. If yours was a nice one this is a poor substitute as the dome dial has been refinished and the case polished.
 
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Hi All

Have more information on this watch.

I think it is an Pan Pie , I have looked for examples on Chrono found 1 that I think is close.
Specs are all the same , as the below info from inside my watch, image attached of Chrono sample.(and case lugs also look the same)

Have established on my watch through this group :
-No - "swiss made" on dial
-Black second markers look too long
-Secondhand is to long
-Over polished
I have looked at the dial through a loupe, I can see the sharp edge from and original Pan Pie dial between 6 & 7 the rest are smoothed off.

Took it in and Opened it up .( images attached)

167-005
551 Cal
24 Jewel
Serial number: 25988835

Is there a way to check this serial number and possibly advise what the original dial was on this model was ?
Will I be able to find one?
Is it worth replacing the dial? or look to buy a more original one and accept this one for what it is?

Spoke to the son of the watchmaker who replaced my original watch with this one after the theft , he said his dad used to send the dials to be refurbished to a company in the USA.
Kirk Dial in Seattle.
Seems like they are still in business: https://krdial.com

Appreciate any assistance.

Thanks

Adam ( South Africa)

 
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You’ll tie yourself up trying to sort this one out. With very few exceptions, unless you’re an experienced collector with a well stocked parts bin and experience in restorations it will cost a lot more in time, money and effort restoring a redial than it would just buying a good watch to start with.
 
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IMO, the overall condition of the watch does not justify a restoration. There are plenty of people out there who aren't collectors and just want a nice clean good looking vintage watch. They don't care if the dial is repainted or the case is over-polished. Sell the watch to one of them, and then hunt down a good example.