Hi guys,
I m buying this omega constellation 168.029
Original Bracelet and plexi, linen dial.
Do u think is all ok?
caliber 751

many thanks for support

 

I'd want to see pictures in natural light in hi-rez plus movements shots.

And, of course, it all comes down to price paid.

 

I don’t have any pics, but I see the watch today in shop. The dial is linen, plexy and crown with logo, for sure, hands not perfect but for the rest seems good
prize is 900€ With warranty 18 months

 

Crown isn't original
Bracelet might be from 1000+ cal. newer Constellation's - it's not vintage style, this is not 100%
"Swiss Made" has too much of a gap, which is abnormal, I've never seen such a gap before, I'm not saying it's a re-dial but it's certainly a one of a kind oddity for me

 

Linen dial? I don't see it

 

Pix are the way they are for a reason, heavy manipulation in my opinion.

 

Found one, can't believe I didn't pay attention to it before

Lume pips looks original so probably no major issue apart from the small replacement crown

 

I could try to ask him if he sends me more pics with a better light. I didn’t think there were a lot of issues on this watch. Certainly I m not an expert.

 

dial is the same of the watch posted

 

I see the same bracelet on the same ref 168.029..

 

Different versions for different era's, I don't know whether this version ever came with the earlier calibres, I certainly hope so too as I have 2 of them - vintage version is more desirable as it's 100% appropriate, the newer version gets questioned like this

 

the dial is the same of the pic posted by @kaplan

where are heavy manipulation?

thanks guys, and sorry for the quick questions, but it s my first important watch buy and I don’t want to get a franken version

 

I wouldn't buy it without better pics of the dial

 

What are u talking about?

 

This Morning I ll ask to buyer better pics about dial and caliber, and this afternoon I d go to see buy it if is good.
so I kindly ask you to help me clearly about the possible issue @sleepyastronaut @TexOmega
Do u talk about font and logo?

 

I don't see any issues with this watch. The crown is a service replacement, but IMO it is not as big an issue as when decagonal crowns on earlier refs get replaced; this is at least in the same style.
The bracelet could be a later addition as the logo on the clasp is the type used from the early seventies. Not a deal breaker to me. The photos are quite poor and makes it difficult to assess the state of the parts. I would assume that the case has been polished.

 

Hi Bruno,

Overall it's not bad, and nice for a first C-case with bracelet. Agree with @kaplan that the bracelet may have been added later (usually associated with the 168.0056, side profile is "chunkier" than earlier version), but it's close enough and only experts will know the difference. Price is okay, especially with the warranty.

Can you find a better watch/better price? Yes. And if you stick around the forums here, you'll learn enough to pull the trigger in future. In the meanwhile, if you love the watch, go for it!

 

@ConElPueblo bracelet and crown are not a big issue as u think. I’m only worried about possible problems on the dial, which other users talk about.I can’t understand what they’re talking about

@Boojumhunter for this reference in italy, it s not too easy to find a better watch with a better price.

Thanks guys for support I hope to share early a better pics of the dial.

if u ll came to Rome, i will offer u a real Carbonara pasta to everybody

 

These are the best pics send me from the seller.
The seller confirm that the dial are absolutely original..
I postponed the appointment for the purchase to tomorrow, I hope you can give me some more or less info.

Thanks a lot guys

 

I'd like to see close-up pics of the dial showing the serifs in the fonts and the lume pips on the indeces.