Omega Constellation Bracelet

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Yes and yes to questions about lume not working and the calibre number 馃榾

The reference number is 168.016 if I remember correctly. The serial number tells you when the movement was produced and can be used for ordering an extract of the archives at Omega. It could - theoretically - be from a different watch (say, a Seamaster), but there is no reason to suspect so.
That's very helpful. Thank you
 
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That's a nice watch on a nice bracelet. I spent some time looking for a 1037 bracelet for a similar watch and my impression was that they weren't easy to find. I was more intent on finding the 555 endlinks, so it's possible the bracelet itself isn't that rare and you'll be able to track down the extra links you need.

In fact, I'll take a look at the 1037 bracelet I eventually acquired (by coughing up the money to buy the watch it had been attached to) and see if I can spare any links. If I remember right, I have it choked up pretty high to fit my scrawny wrist.
 
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That's a nice watch on a nice bracelet. I spent some time looking for a 1037 bracelet for a similar watch and my impression was that they weren't easy to find. I was more intent on finding the 555 endlinks, so it's possible the bracelet itself isn't that rare and you'll be able to track down the extra links you need.

In fact, I'll take a look at the 1037 bracelet I eventually acquired (by coughing up the money to buy the watch it had been attached to) and see if I can spare any links. If I remember right, I have it choked up pretty high to fit my scrawny wrist.
Thanks for your comments. It would be fantastic if you could spare a couple of links.
 
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I'm still looking for a couple of links for my BOR bracelet. Is anyone able to help please?
 
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Be aware when shopping for BOR links that there are 2 varieties, so be sure you are purchasing a 9 row and not a 7 row link.
See my pic below to show the difference.
If I may also chime in about the dial - it does indeed look original to my aged eyes - assuming the "n" font is different in 751 caliber dials (from 551/561/564 caliber dials). My quick search for a pic of other Constellations of that 751 era to compare has come up empty.
Of course the definitive way to know is when being serviced: your watchmaker will remove the dial and if redialed, there should be a code (numbers or letters) scratched on its backside.
 
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I may be out of sync on this reply
Check out otto Frei and compare what you see to what you have. It may help you run down the correct part number of the band
http://www.ofrei.com/page1280.html
If you are close to an OMEGA boutique take the watch there and see if they can match the bracelet and get extra links or at least get you the part number for the bracelet. They may have new old stock or can order the links from Switzerland . Omega has cut back on providing parts to private watch makers and your best chance of getting spare links will be through them as new links.. However if you can identify what you need you may be able to source used ones on-line.
 
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Thank you for the information. I have already tried my local Omega specialist but they were unable to help. Will try Otto Frei.
 
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OP I think it would be best to have an ebay search saved. Fantastic looking Constellation
 
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OP I think it would be best to have an ebay search saved. Fantastic looking Constellation
Thank you for your comments