Please help me evaluate this omega 168010?

Beornottobe · Aug 11, 2023

Hello, i am quite new to the vintage watch world. Recently i saw my friend wear his vintage omega constellation and i was totally captivated by it. I began to look through a lot of sales on ebay and other website As i am scrolling through the list i stumble apon this one. It is posted as an Omega Constellation year 1966 Automatic with the dial 35 mm. The price is listed at 1k$. But as i compare the ref. No. through the omega website, the picture they have is not of a pan-pie dial style. Do i assume it is a re-dial, eventhough it looked quite old? Please help.

osterman · Aug 11, 2023

As far ad I know, there could be both dials, pie-pan and not-pie-pan.
Usually, reference number refers to the shape of the case, while dials can vary a lot.

Beornottobe · Aug 11, 2023

osterman
As far ad I know, there could be both dials, pie-pan and not-pie-pan.
Usually, reference number refers to the shape of the case, while dials can vary a lot.

Thank you for your advise, may i ask if you find this piece to be authentic?

osterman · Aug 11, 2023

Well, I am certainly not an expert, but sure it is authentic. BTW movement 564 is excellent and has a quick data set by pulling the crown.
If your question is more about the dial having been reprinted, I don"t know. The writings below Omega are very neat, compared to the rest of the dial; on the other side, the writing looks perfect.
Let's wait for some expert advice.

Fallout Boy · Aug 11, 2023

The dials is IMO original, but a mixture between patina and water-damage (at least between 12 and 4)

always edit the pictures!

Beornottobe · Aug 11, 2023

Fallout Boy
The dials is IMO original, but a mixture between patina and water-damage (at least between 12 and 4)

always edit the pictures!

Thanks for your reply! Do you think it is worth the price due to the damage?

gbesq · Aug 11, 2023

I would continue to search for a better example. The damage to the dial can’t be undone.

Beornottobe · Aug 11, 2023

gbesq
I would continue to search for a better example. The damage to the dial can’t be undone.

Thank for your honested reply!

Beornottobe · Aug 11, 2023

Fallout Boy
The dials is IMO original, but a mixture between patina and water-damage (at least between 12 and 4)

always edit the pictures!

May i ask how do you specifically identify the dial as IMO original? it is what i fear the most as i am looking for a good vintage piece.

Gav1967 · Aug 11, 2023

Beornottobe
May i ask how do you specifically identify the dial as IMO original? it is what i fear the most as i am looking for a good vintage piece.

Read this

https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/

And then study this

http://omega-constellation-collecto...ts-all-about-moy-except-when-it-isnt.html?m=1

And then learn as you go along

Fallout Boy · Aug 11, 2023

Beornottobe
May i ask how do you specifically identify the dial as IMO original? it is what i fear the most as i am looking for a good vintage piece.

simple and opposite answer: Would anyone "restore" / redial this dial this way? (But there are many other evidences 😉 )

nkhandekar · Aug 11, 2023

I see that it's already been recommended, but you can't go wrong reading Desmond's essays. They are some of the very best on the subject.
http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com/

theluckyluke · Aug 11, 2023

One piece of good advice as you search references is to add omegaforum to get results from the site.

168.010 omegaforum
brings you several topics with pictures and you can quickly see some piepan dials

There is so much stuff on OF that you can easily find a few threads with your reference covered.

Peemacgee · Aug 11, 2023

@Beornottobe
The watch you posted has a number of problems as pointed out above.
Plus the case is really quite soft.

This reference of watch is less in demand than say a dogleg or lyre lug Constellation so they are still good value.

If you like this style, also consider its predecessor the 168.004.

Here is a selection of 168.010s both dome dial and pie pan.
Look at the lugs and bezel on the enlarged watch photo, this shows the shape they should be

Beornottobe · Aug 12, 2023

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theluckyluke
One piece of good advice as you search references is to add omegaforum to get results from the site.

168.010 omegaforum
brings you several topics with pictures and you can quickly see some piepan dials

There is so much stuff on OF that you can easily find a few threads with your reference covered.

Thank you for your advice.

Perrier · Aug 12, 2023

Beornottobe
Thanks for your reply! Do you think it is worth the price due to the damage?

Probably not the reply you want, but IMO you should spend more and get a better quality dial. My own personal rule is to buy the best possible vintage, as the price is worth it long term. For example, my constellation:

Did it cost more than $1000? Sure, but the pleasure I get from wearing it is worth it. Also, I know I'll be able to give this to my son, and it'll probably be worth a small fortune at that point in time, whereas a bashed up dial now won't be worth much.

Please help me evaluate this omega 168010?

Beornottobe

osterman

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