Omega Constellation (ref: 168.017) authenticity check

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chrisgrb

·Feb 13, 2024

Found on vinted this amazing C-shaped constellation with linen dial.

On a first glance everything looks /original. I noticed that the “swiss” label is missing at 6 o’ clock but I saw online other models with the same refence number without it.

Please let me know what you think of the watch authenticity and overall conditions.

 

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BAJJ

·Feb 13, 2024

I'd pass on this one. Dial is in bad condition, case is soft, the medallion on the case back is almost gone, something not right to my eye with the bezel and the movement is very dirty. This is a very poor example, there are a few on the sales page here in much better condition..

 

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wilderbeast

·Feb 13, 2024

+1. The bezel should have sunburst radial brushing, which is not visible on these pictures (though quality of pics doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not there). In addition to other case problems, the two bottom lugs look damaged to me.

Hard pass! There are still good examples of these to be had, and I for one like my vintage dress watches to look like they could still perform that function.

 

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Peemacgee

·Feb 13, 2024·Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers

Welcome @chrisgrb
I’m sure you would get more opinions if you posted in vintage Omegas not modern Omegas.

This c case is very rough.

The bezel is incorrect ( there are correct bezels without brushing but this one doesn’t belong on that watch)

Out of interest what is the asking price?

 

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chrisgrb

·Feb 13, 2024

Peemacgee

Welcome @chrisgrb
I’m sure you would get more opinions if you posted in vintage Omegas not modern Omegas.

This c case is very rough.

The bezel is incorrect ( there are correct bezels without brushing but this one doesn’t belong on that watch)

Out of interest what is the asking price?

Thank you all for your advice! And apologies, I realised too late I posted in the wrong discussion channel..

Original asking price was 900EUR and but managed to get it down to 650EUR after some back and forth given that there is no service history and the movement looks quite dirty.

In conclusion, I think I'll be better off looking elsewhere for my first vintage connie.. thanks a lot again for your feedback! Very appreciated 😀

 

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Dan S

·Feb 13, 2024

Don't buy it, the case is ruined.

 

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Aroxx

·Feb 13, 2024

That case and medallion have been polished into oblivion. Plating is worn through on the lugs. Dial damaged and very dirty movement. Super hard pass.

 

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X350 XJR

·Feb 13, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

It's a piece of SHIT, there I said it.

 

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gbesq

·Feb 13, 2024

Let's give the OP some credit. He was smart enough to ask before buying. OP, study this, it will help you to educate yourself on what to look for: Omega Constellation Collectors: Omega Constellation Vintage Database (omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com)

 

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Aroxx

·Feb 13, 2024

X350 XJR

It's a piece of SHIT, there I said it.

It always brings me a big smile when you put it like this. 😀

 

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chrisgrb

·Feb 13, 2024

Thanks a lot for the link, @gbesq! Just got into vintage timepieces so any guides / sources / reading material from reputable sources is very appreciated! 😀 and thanks @X350 XJR for saying what everyone was probably too polite to say from the beginning!!