QC help: Please evaluate this Omega Constellation Pie Pan dial 167.005

foodietr · Jun 19, 2024

I have a seller on Instagram who is selling this Omega Constellation Pie Pan dial 167.005 for $1700.

I have not bought any Omega watch before, and I would like some assistance. I have purchased another watch from this seller in the past, but in terms of a quality-check for this watch, I'd appreciate some feedback!

Also, is the bracelet original?

Peemacgee · Jun 19, 2024

welcome @foodietr

Whilst the dial doesn't pass the 'MOY' test is does appear original.
The case could be better but would probably look better on the wrist than in macro shots.
The BOR bracelet is aftermarket.

The biggest issue IMHO is the 'unpleasant-ness" appearing around the 1, 5 & 6 indices.
- it looks like glue but could be moisture intrusion.

For that reason I would pass on this watch - and certainly wouldn't pay $1700 for it.

Hope that helps

dsio · Jun 19, 2024

Peemacgee
welcome @foodietr

Whilst the dial doesn't pass the 'MOY' test is does appear original.
The case could be better but would probably look better on the wrist than in macro shots.
The BOR bracelet is aftermarket.

The biggest issue IMHO is the 'unpleasant-ness" appearing around the 1, 5 & 6 indices.
- it looks like glue but could be moisture intrusion.

For that reason I would pass on this watch - and certainly wouldn't pay $1700 for it.

Hope that helps

Yea that’s top dollar asking price and the nastiness on the dial I wouldn’t be able to unsee and it would bother me all the time

Screwbacks · Jun 19, 2024

Look at the sharpness of embossed piepan lines. So original, not redial, which is my main consideration for a piepan. It's highly impossible to restore sharp piepan edges if redialed. Also, sunburst at that. Just a little haggle for the price.

Adam2941 · Jun 19, 2024

Tough crowd here. I like it, and the dial and case imperfections do not bother me at all. These “dog leg” cases are often over polished, but not this one. A good case back photo is needed to see the condition of the medalion. The crown looks original. I always thought the “MOY” test only applies to cross hair dials. Anyway, the dial is clearly original. See if you can get the price down a little, but I think this is a good one, FWIW.

Peemacgee · Jun 19, 2024

To paraphrase Desmond - the MOY test applies to all Constellations, except when it doesn’t.
And this is a good example of the latter but a dogleg pie pan failing the test is an uncommon sight.

X350 XJR · Jun 19, 2024

Adam2941
Tough crowd here. I like it, and the dial and case imperfections do not bother me at all. These “dog leg” cases are often over polished, but not this one. A good case back photo is needed to see the condition of the medalion. The crown looks original. I always thought the “MOY” test only applies to cross hair dials. Anyway, the dial is clearly original. See if you can get the price down a little, but I think this is a good one, FWIW.

A tough crowd, yes, but one that hates to see people over-pay.

Head only in this condition is not a $1700 or even a $1500 watch, maybe $1100-$1200 particularly with the dial issues. And we haven't seen the back or movement.

BAJJ · Jun 19, 2024

I don’t like the look of the staining on the 1 & 6 indices either, I’d insist on seeing a movement shot as well in case it is moisture ingress and the movement is damaged

QC help: Please evaluate this Omega Constellation Pie Pan dial 167.005

foodietr

Peemacgee

dsio

Screwbacks

Adam2941

Peemacgee

X350 XJR

BAJJ

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