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  1. DJP Feb 11, 2013

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    My kindly local jeweller removed the back of my Connie and here are the pics, I hope they are good enough:

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    On the mechanism he could read KB(ST1680056) and 36151424 (not sure if you can make that out from the photo).

    I'd be very interested to know what they mean, and anything else that you think might be of interest.

    In another post Dennis kindly advised it is a transition C-case, made when Omega were switching from 56x (561 or 564) to the 10x1 calibers. Could I enquire what the means in terms a watch numbskull can understand.

    Once again, any information you can give me will be eagerly received.

    Finally, at least for now, is there a potted history of Omega watches that members would recommend a new entrant read?

    Grateful thanks.
     
  2. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Feb 11, 2013

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    100% correct!

    You can check for yourself over at Omega. They have a nice database that has information on most of their vintage watches:

    http://www.omegawatches.com/spirit/history/vintage-omegas/vintage-watches-database

    Type in "168.0056" in the box and see what you get.

    Hint - since I already posted this in another thread, you should see something like this:

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    You can always buy the Omega published book "A Journey Through Time". It'll cost about $400 if you can find one.

    http://www.watchtime.com/shop/books/omega-a-journey-through-time/

    gatorcpa
     
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  3. DJP Feb 11, 2013

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    Thanks gatorcpa you have been really helpful. I think I'll pass on the book and save up for another timepiece.:D
     
  4. ulackfocus Feb 11, 2013

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    The 168.0056 is the case reference number as gatorcpa has shown you above. The serial number is 36,151,424 which dates the movement to 1973.

    Sorry about that - I have to remember to speak English to new members. Omega used a series of calibers (mechanisms as you call them) designated with 55x (no date) or 56x (date) from 1960 until around 1972. When they switched to calibers like yours, there was a transition period of a year or two. The writing on the dial switched positions, but for a while you couldn't tell for sure if the watch has a 56x series or a 101x series inside just by the dial. There were some other tips, but not necessary to go into here.

    Desmond (member mondodec) has a great blog that's considered required reading:

    http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com
     
  5. DJP Feb 11, 2013

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    Thank you so much for this, much appreciated.
     
  6. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Feb 11, 2013

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    One tip is that the cal. 10XX models are generally a little smaller than the originals they imitate. This is impossible to see on web photos. You'd need to put the two watches next to each other to really understand what I'm talking about.

    Another thought for you, since you say you are in London.

    Go to the "official" Omega Vintage store at Somlo in the Burlington Arcade.

    http://www.somlo.com/omega-vintage/

    The prices are ridiculously expensive, so leave your wallet at home.

    But it's oh so tempting!
    gatorcpa
     
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  7. DJP Feb 11, 2013

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    Oh boy, you always know you're in trouble when there's no price on show. Looks fantastic, and I will definately engineer a visit.