Redial?? Vintage constellation pia pan

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dvl1986

·Apr 28, 2024

Hi. This is my first post. I am a newbie and I found a good offer on a local online market. it's the first time I am buying a vintage Omega. But I am concerned that this is a re-dialed watch.
Anyone ideas?
Thank you.

 

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JimInOz

·Apr 28, 2024·Melbourne Australia

Your concerns are well founded.
Bad redial.

 

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Zman4eva

·Apr 28, 2024

Very bad redial. Font and minute track are all wrong.

 

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X350 XJR

·Apr 28, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Not actually a pie-pan either.

 

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dvl1986

·Apr 28, 2024

JimInOz

Your concerns are well founded.
Bad redial.

Zman4eva

Very bad redial. Font and minute track are all wrong.

Oh no... I was excited. It was too good to be true.
Thank you very much!

 

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dvl1986

·Apr 28, 2024

X350 XJR

Not actually a pie-pan either.

Oh, I wanted this one for years and I always thought it was one of pie pan watches... Is pie-pan a very specific design?

 

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Zman4eva

·Apr 28, 2024

Yes, the pie pan is a specific design on the dial. What you showed is a domed dial. I found a good example of a pie pan 2852 stainless steel with arrowhead markers in the sales section as an example (already sold)

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-constellation-arrowhead-ref-2852-16-sc-1600eur.166686/

 

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coffee

·Apr 28, 2024

If you are a newbie, or first time being vintage Omega; I'd highly recommend avoiding a local purchase (unless it's a highly reputable dealer).

 

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speedb

·Apr 28, 2024

You did the right thing doing a bit of research, making comparisons and voicing your concerns here.

 

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Davidt

·Apr 29, 2024

As an inexperienced buyer, it’s risky trying to find a good deal. Genuinely good deals are usually quickly snapped up by experienced buyers. If you have to ask for advice you’ll miss it. If it’s still available, chances are it’s crappy.

For a new collector, the best advice imo is either; 1) hold off buying until you’ve done lots of research to educate yourself (takes time), or 2) pay a bit extra to buy from a well regarded collector (takes money).