Another found on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Const...60666&pid=100011&prg=1016&rk=3&#ht_500wt_1361Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Looks good! Serial number is from about 1962, which is close enough to the 1961 case marking. That was the last year for the 5 digit reference numbers, and that watch would become the 168.005 sometime in 1962. Dial seems correct too. I'd like better lighting but overall I'd give that a thumbs up after my quick once over. Again, wait for more opinions though in case I missed something.

 

Thanks, I will wait for others

 

Hello. Let me start by saying that I think you should post all the auction links in the same thread, that way there will be better follow up on your different options. This one has a very nice dial, but for a similar price you might get a minty(er) case as well, which this one doesnt have. Ulackfocus already mentioned everything seems to match so that´s good. My advice would be dont rush and wait for the right one. Ebay has its ways, the right one will come up. Maybe even with box and papers

 

You are correct. I just got caught up in the hunt. I have limited my interest to just 3 watches that I will keep an eye on. Guess my enthusiasm to learn got me overwhelmed with more than it should have. A case of "my eyes were bigger than my wallet". Thanks for reigning me back to reality.

 

You do know that's not a Speedmaster, right?

 

Yes, I do know it's not a speedmaster. I believe it's a Constellation. Yes/No?

 

Your comment made

 

Speedycosmograph has a special kind of humor. Don't feel bad if you don't get it. He's an acquired taste.

 

No worries, I hang with it...

 

Me too. I'm still trying to learn, so I put it up for discussion, advice & opinions. This watch is currently not one of my top 3 prospects.

Thanks gatorcpa!