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Hey so I just received this vintage Omega from eBay. It’s an omega constellation 168.005 with a cal 561 movement, this is what was in the description. I think it is gold capped, last serviced 12/22, and and the dial was “restored”. I want to get a ballpark valuation to see how badly I got got. I think it looks a little too knew but I currently enjoy it. The pictures of the inside of the watch are the ones that were provided to me because I won’t open it myself. The other pictures I took.
 
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Value is around 800-1000 USD based on the polished lugs, and potentially restored dial (although the text looks okay, but I’d need to see a bigger picture). I do want to point out that the strap it’s on is too big, and is bunching up at the sides - the lug width is 18mm, not 20 as indicated on that strap.

Vintage watches can look ‘new’ if they’ve been well looked after/are in good condition.
 
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Shame about the medallion on the case back too, there's supposed to be 8 stars but it seems to have been either worn or polished off. I would try to return the watch if I can.
 
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Value is around 800-1000 USD based on the polished lugs, and potentially restored dial (although the text looks okay, but I’d need to see a bigger picture). I do want to point out that the strap it’s on is too big, and is bunching up at the sides - the lug width is 18mm, not 20 as indicated on that strap.

Vintage watches can look ‘new’ if they’ve been well looked after/are in good condition.

Thank you for the input. I did realize that about the strap, but I just haven’t gotten around to putting a correct one on yet. I tried to provide a bigger picture of the dial.
 
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I think this is a good entry level Connie, it just needs a new crown and strap, and to be honest I doubt that is a redial. If that is not the original dial I am going to need the contact of whoever did it. Passes the MOY test, I can see serifs even on the 15 minute dash and all minute markers are perfectly aligned. I guess if you got got bad will depend on the price.
 
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Shame about the medallion on the case back too, there's supposed to be 8 stars but it seems to have been either worn or polished off. I would try to return the watch if I can.

Thank you. I counted 8 but 5 of them are worn. I don’t think I can return.
 
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I think this is a good entry level Connie, it just needs a new crown and strap, and to be honest I doubt that is a redial. If that is not the original dial I am going to need the contact of whoever did it. Passes the MOY test, I can see serifs even on the 15 minute dash and all minute markers are perfectly aligned. I guess if you got got bad will depend on the price.
Thank you. Entry level Connie is what I wanted. I’m looking for a perfect 18k gold constellation pie pan from the 60s as the next step. I paid $930 for it.
 
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Thank you. Entry level Connie is what I wanted. I’m looking for a perfect 18k gold constellation pie pan from the 60s as the next step. I paid $930 for it.
In the current market, you did reasonably well. I’m not convinced this is a redial as there is some aging on the dial and the font looks correct for the era.

Case has been polished a bit aggressively. That’s going to hold back future value should you decide to sell one day.

I would not invest in a proper crown, as it will be difficult and expensive to find a thin 10-sided crown. You seem to have the suggested Omega replacement there. Instead, invest in a proper service.

Hope this helps,
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You did ok! I have the same reference with a similar dial and like the others above noted, your dial looks a-ok to me. Here’s mine for comparison:
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Next step is buying a pie pan dial but if you find a black dome, don't miss it.

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Next step is buying a pie pan dial but if you find a black dome, don't miss it.

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Black dial, 18k sounds sweet.
 
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Hey so I just received this vintage Omega from eBay. I want to get a ballpark valuation

Intruiging question. You just acquired it on (arguably) the largest market of the world so what you paid may well be the value...
 
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You’ve done fine. To be honest I also think that the dial is original - perhaps ‘restored’ might mean they cleaned it gently. It looks pretty good. As others are saying the only thing really letting it down is the polished case, but at $930 that’s to be expected. Wear and enjoy!
 
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