Omega constellation 167.005

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RealFire

·Aug 31, 2020

Hello,

I'm basically new here and hoping someone can provide some info on this omega constellation. I plan on having this watch serviced, it runs fine and extremely accurate but looking for the original replacement signed crystal part number (I know hard to find) also, any suggestions on the lume? This particular model had the tritium and if you zoom in pic, over time the lume dots dried up and little pieces flaked off and scattered.

Do people resume hands and markers on these or just leave alone?

Thanks for any input!

 

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janice&fred

·Aug 31, 2020

Hi and welcome! That is a gorgeous original watch you have there so maybe consider just having it serviced and the watch maker can simply blow the dust off and leave the cosmetics as-is?

 

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LesXL

·Aug 31, 2020

Welcome!

janice&fred

Hi and welcome! That is a gorgeous original watch you have there so maybe consider just having it serviced and the watch maker can simply blow the dust off and leave the cosmetics as-is?

Ditto... I wouldn't touch the dial/hands etc... They are part of the watch history/life, IMO. I would also just have it serviced.
Congrats on your watch... Me jealous

 

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janice&fred

·Aug 31, 2020

LesXL

Me jealous

she is a stunner ain't she?

 

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RealFire

·Aug 31, 2020

Thanks guys for your comments/suggestions, yes, she definitely is a runner, amazing how accurate this is and the watch I dont believe was ever serviced, had original yellow gasket on the inside, the movement looks brand new, will post some pics shortly. Anyone know where I can find a NOS crystal for this, offrei dosent have, hoping maybe someone on this forum can steer me in the right direction

 

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Peemacgee

·Aug 31, 2020·Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers

janice&fred

Hi and welcome! That is a gorgeous original watch you have there so maybe consider just having it serviced and the watch maker can simply blow the dust off and leave the cosmetics as-is?

welcome @RealFire
+1 for this.
Good looking watch.

A watchmaker with a parts account can source a crystal for you -alternatively, if it isn't cracked it can be polished (at home with something like polywatch) or professionally by your watch maker.
If you take it to a watchmaker it would be worthwhile having the lume checked for stability if its flaking, you don't really want bits floating around inside your watch as it can cause damage to the movement.
Difficult to tell from the pics but I wonder if the indices have been relumed in the past already? -just going by the size and colour of the pips.
(Note: the hands lume and lume pips are regularly different colours on this era of Connie)
Ideally, you don't want to relume your watch if at all possible, however, original or not, skilled watchmakers can often replace loose pips with matching pips, rather than replace all of it.

hope that helps

 

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RealFire

·Aug 31, 2020

Have a look

 

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alefar

·Aug 31, 2020

Stunning and the movement looks clean!👍

 

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gbesq

·Aug 31, 2020

Nice watch and a very tough reference to find in excellent condition, particularly in stainless steel. Here’s mine. Other than the crystal, it’s original. I added the Omega beads of rice bracelet. These were sold at the time as a dealer add on. This reference was typically sold with a leather band.

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RealFire

·Aug 31, 2020

Yes, like I said, I dont believe this watch was ever serviced, no markings on inside of case, pretty amazing.. I'm torn because its keeping insane good time but I know the movement should be taken apart and lubed properly. Sadly, my local watchmaker just retired (82) and unfortunately hard to find these days someone who you can trust, it seems the last of the older experienced guys are disappearing

 

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Dan S

·Aug 31, 2020

For me, the condition is very good given the age, and I wouldn't mess around with re-luming.

 

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RealFire

·Aug 31, 2020

gbesq

Nice watch and a very tough reference to find in excellent condition, particularly in stainless steel. Here’s mine. Other than the replacement crystal, it’s original. I added the Omega beads of rice bracelet. These were sold at the time as a dealer add on. This reference came with a leather band.
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Very nice!!

 

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RealFire

·Aug 31, 2020

RealFire

Very nice!!

 

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MtV

·Aug 31, 2020

Dan S

For me, the condition is very good given the age, and I wouldn't mess around with re-luming.

Completely agree. Service yes, even though it runs well, just to ensure it doesn’t suffer damage from old, sticky oils etc. But I wouldn’t relume it. Too often, they end up with a weird bright green lume that doesn’t fit the watch at all anyway.

 

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janice&fred

·Aug 31, 2020

gbesq

Nice watch and a very tough reference to find in excellent condition, particularly in stainless steel. Here’s mine. Other than the crystal, it’s original. I added the Omega beads of rice bracelet. These were sold at the time as a dealer add on. This reference came with a leather band.

Outstanding watch you have there and I think the beads of rice bracelet really completes the look of these.

 

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gbesq

·Aug 31, 2020

janice&fred

Outstanding watch you have there and I think the beads of rice bracelet really completes the look of these.

Thank you. It's definitely one of my favorites.

 

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Lacazema

·Aug 31, 2020

If I'm correct the crystal part number is PZ5014 (per cousinsuk) https://www.cousinsuk.com/category/filter/omega-case-parts -> search your case number.

http://www.stsupply.com/pz5014-omega-crystal-white.html here seems to be a US store selling one.

 

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hoipolloi

·Aug 31, 2020

The second O in Chronometer looks a bit too small to me.

 

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gbesq

·Aug 31, 2020

Lacazema

If I'm correct the crystal part number is PZ5014 (per cousinsuk) https://www.cousinsuk.com/category/filter/omega-case-parts -> search your case number.

http://www.stsupply.com/pz5014-omega-crystal-white.html here seems to be a US store selling one.

For what it's worth, I elected not to replace the aftermarket acrylic crystal on mine. It looks fine, works fine, and apart from the lack of embedded Omega logo, it's indistinguishable from the original. I don't think that a replacement aftermarket crystal detracts much from the overall value of the watch. With a 60 year old watch, I would be much more concerned about possibly damaging the dial, hands or any remaining lume while replacing the crystal. If the crystal were cracked, of course, that would be a different story.

 

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gbesq

·Aug 31, 2020

hoipolloi

The second O in Chronometer looks a bit too small to me.

I've seen very slight variations like this before on vintage Constellation dials. I don't think it's a problem. The dial appears completely genuine and original to me.