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  1. And23real Jun 16, 2020

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    Hello everyone, recently I am passionate about the world of vintage Omega timepieces and I am evaluating the purchase of this Constellation but I do not have the tools to understand its goodness. I thank in advance all the fans who will be able to help me.
     
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  2. DirtyDozen12 Thanks, mystery donor! Jun 16, 2020

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    Dial has been refinished. Pass.
     
  3. And23real Jun 16, 2020

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    thank you very much
     
  4. TexOmega Jun 16, 2020

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    And a very bad refinish at that.
     
  5. Peemacgee Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers Jun 17, 2020

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  6. ConElPueblo Jun 17, 2020

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    I find it very acceptable, to be honest :)

    Obviously restored, but not horribly so and probably more than good looking without too much magnification.
     
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  7. SurvivingJoe Jun 17, 2020

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    how to determine that's re-finished?
     
  8. ConElPueblo Jun 17, 2020

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    The part that should stand out most to an observer is the crude lettering. It is far from as precise as on an original. The crosshairs are typically a fair bit too thick on restored dials, it is not too bad here, IMO.
     
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  9. Maskelyne Jun 17, 2020

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    I think it´s an acceptable refinish. The focus on the the first picture, is where "Constellation" is placed and slowly decreasing. The OMEGA logo with text is not in focus, causing a blurred apperance. The price should of course reflect the refinsh.
     
  10. SurvivingJoe Jun 17, 2020

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    And looks the crosshair does not equally across the star?
     
  11. ConElPueblo Jun 17, 2020

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    "wonky star" is not uncommon on original specimens.
     
  12. And23real Jun 17, 2020

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    Guys ... you are incredible, I thank you all immensely for the time you have dedicated to me and for the details that you have pointed out to me.
    Previously I had already purchased a Constellation Pie Pan with gold case but being a neophyte I had not understood that the dial was of the steel model. From mistakes you learn and I would like the next purchase to be less of an impulse.
     
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  14. Peemacgee Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers Jun 17, 2020

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    Do you have pics of your previous constellation?
     
  15. And23real Jun 17, 2020

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    here they are
     
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  16. Peemacgee Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers Jun 17, 2020

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    Ah! I see, silver dial furniture.
    plenty the other way around ( gold dial furniture on SS case) but not like this one.
    still very wearable though.
     
  17. And23real Jun 17, 2020

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    yes ... in the end cute
     
  18. Stripey Jun 17, 2020

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    I like the Piaget.
     
  19. Stripey Jun 17, 2020

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    And the minute markers are all over the place in every sense - some touching the outer ring, some not, different lengths, different thicknesses ...
     
  20. And23real Jun 17, 2020

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    Thanks