Well, you might want to introduce yourself, as a courtesy, post more and better photos (including caseback in and out and movement) rather than links, and give us an indication of the price. At 50 cents it’s a steal, at 5000 dollars it’s overpriced.
Hi, thanks for your answer! I'm a newly interested watch noobie. My spouse have 4-5 vintage watches which got me intrigued. I immediately fell in love with the Omegas from the 50-60s era which led to some online bidding on some Seamasters and Genèves (did not win). Shortely after I fell in love with the Constellation Pie Pan (love everything about it) and found one for 1700 dollars. The owner claims it's original except for the crystal.
I tried to embed the picture but I failed hence the url. I'm sorry but the picture is all I have. I haven't seen the watch in person yet. I'm mainly interested if anyone knows if originally the arrowhead combines with those hands. I know that the Constellation comes in a variety of combos but I haven't seen that one. (Auto 561, Ref 168.005).
I completely understand if nobody is able to help in such a short notice! I might buy it anyway.
Wow okay, fantastic information. Thanks a lot! So then it might not even be worth like 1200 dollars? I know it's probably hard to say without looking at the movement etc. All 8 stars are visible but two are pretty worn out. It's a bummer because I really liked the look of the watch.
The alarm bells went off when I realised that the hands of Teddys Constellation didn't match
now I'm even more eagered to learn more about the fantastic world of Omega watches. Have a nice day!
Firstly, 'Teddy's' 14393 has an incorrect replacement seconds hand - it should be flat not rounded in cross-section
(and his date-magnifier crystal is an aberration on a Constellation....)
Secondly, if you want to really get into Constellations rather watching vids on Youtube (which can be interesting but often have misleading snippets of info) immerse yourself in Desmond's superb Constellation collector's blog
http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com/
and off course stick around here and read some threads on Constellations
https://omegaforums.net/threads/ppp-pie-pan-porn.48012/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-constellations-show-and-tell.19186/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/show-me-your-167-005-or-168-005-connie.124329/
if you really do want to stick to 1966, you have a few case references to look at:
Doglegs - 167.005/168.005
Hidden crown - 168.004 & 168.010
C-cases - 168.009/17
All except c-cases come with pie pan or dome dial dials
Only the 167.005 is no date
best of luck in your hunt
Yeah I agree about the date-magnifier on Teddys watch, it looks terrible. But I have to admit I really like the doglegs conbined with arrowhead dial. But I wan't it to be mostly original. The seller seems clueless (like me) so what if it actually was from 63 and not 66? How would one go about to control it? Serial number on the movement? I guess I could live then with hands not being 100% correct and maybe try to convince myself that it was a rare special order.
