OMEGA Constellation 168.005 THOUGHTS????

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mikyjimy

·Sat. 6:27pm

I seen this black one on ebay, wondering what you guys think about this?


https://www.ebay.com/itm/1579071910...TDVR82&hash=item24c40084dc:g:3YwAAeSwBtJp~eHE

 

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TexOmega

·Sat. 8:38pm

Are you looking for an untouched, all original Omega?

 

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SOG53

·Sat. 9:29pm

Keep looking

 

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mikyjimy

·Sat. 10:20pm

TexOmega

Are you looking for an untouched, all original Omega?

you got one?

 

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gbesq

·Sat. 11:35pm

It has been completely restored. If you want a vintage Omega that is untouched and completely original, this isn't the one.

 

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Peemacgee

·Sun. 1:39am·Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers

“The solid gold case is pristine with minimal signs of wear”

On what planet does this watch show minimal signs of wear? - it has been polished within an inch of its life.

And the “period correct buckle” is quite right - the period being 2025.

I wouldn’t trust a thing this seller says.

 

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skand

·Sun. 2:08am

The dial on this Connie looks original- not refinished. Black dials are highly sought after for this model, and the auction could reach a high price if a few buyers get competitive.

 

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malilis

·Sun. 2:15am

Hi ! Perhaps one should request a copy of the invoice of the "Omega historic shop " ..

 

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TexOmega

·Sun. 1:30pm

skand

The dial on this Connie looks original- not refinished. Black dials are highly sought after for this model, and the auction could reach a high price if a few buyers get competitive.

The font of the “n’s” in Constellation are not correct.

 

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gbesq

·Sun. 1:41pm

skand

The dial on this Connie looks original- not refinished. Black dials are highly sought after for this model, and the auction could reach a high price if a few buyers get competitive.

Here is part of the seller’s description:

“I had this restored by Omega Historic Workshop in Bienne, Switzerland over a period of 1.5 years. I received the watch back in 2025 and since then it’s only been worn on very rare occasions.”

The work may have been done well, but how is this dial original?

 

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skand

·Sun. 1:55pm

The second letter "n" in the word "Constellation" isn't rounded enough at the bottom, but if it's a repaint, they did a good job

 

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Cartesian

·Sun. 1:55pm

skand

The dial on this Connie looks original- not refinished. Black dials are highly sought after for this model, and the auction could reach a high price if a few buyers get competitive.

The letters 'OM' in 'OMEGA' appear rather re-finished to me.

 

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Dan S

·Sun. 1:59pm

As nice as re-dial as you're likely to find. The case ... not so much.

 

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TexOmega

·Sun. 2:05pm

mikyjimy

you got one?

A few, search this Forum and study original examples.

 

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gbesq

·Sun. 2:09pm

Dan S

As nice as re-dial as you're likely to find. The case ... not so much.

Yes, and there are many buyers who don’t care whether a watch is original as long as it looks good. I don’t agree, but just look at the interest on it: there are currently 172 watchers and the watch is already up to $2,100.

 

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TexOmega

·Sun. 2:12pm

TexOmega

The font of the “n’s” in Constellation are not correct.

Correct fonts of any vintage Constellation

 

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theluckyluke

·Sun. 3:05pm

TexOmega

Correct fonts of any vintage Constellation

This one gave me chills! Beautiful.

 

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TexOmega

·Mon. 11:37am

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

 

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Shabbaz

·Mon. 12:28pm

Well... what is interesting... I asked the seller if omega did the dial work and he said yes. I did'nt know omega does this. I know there are service dials but omega repainting dials... hmmm. That's interesting. Shall I ask a copy of the receipt?

 

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gbesq

·Mon. 12:50pm

Shabbaz

Well... what is interesting... I asked the seller if omega did the dial work and he said yes. I did'nt know omega does this. I know there are service dials but omega repainting dials... hmmm. That's interesting. Shall I ask a copy of the receipt?

I seem to recall that someone had told me that there is a service in Bienne to restore watches, but my recollection is that the cost is shockingly expensive. In addition, no matter how good the work may be, it’s still a redial.