Searching for a 567.001 or 568.001 Constellation

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sebastien bonzom

·Feb 14, 2023

Hello,

I'm looking for a 567 or 568.001 constellation. Could bé Steel or gold. I sée very few of those on usual websites (chrono24, eBay, ...).
Can I find it somewhere else ? I saw posts about japan market but eBay japan doesn't seem to existe.

Thank you
Sébastien

 

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Engee

·Feb 14, 2023

Try adding the word “Japan” to your eBay search term. You should find it returns Japanese based sellers willing to send to you.

 

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sebastien bonzom

·Feb 14, 2023

I tried but it doesn't add any more items ...

 

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Engee

·Feb 14, 2023

S sebastien bonzom

I tried but it doesn't add any more items ...

You can put what you like in the search box. Try omega constellation Japan with filter for item location set as worldwide.

 

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sebastien bonzom

·Feb 14, 2023

I saw this one but I have trouble looking at the quality.
Case seems ok, a few dents. I'm a bit concerned about some rust around the mouvement. What do you think ?

 

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sebastien bonzom

·Feb 15, 2023

Any advice ?

 

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janice&fred

·Feb 15, 2023

Looks like an honest watch and love the bracelet. however a service will be a good idea before wearing it. Of course everything depends on the price 😀

 

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dsio

·Feb 15, 2023·Ash @ ΩF

So the best quality examples of these do tend to come from Japan as mentioned. EBay has some but not that many, if you are willing to explore Japanese sites yahoo auctions and a bunch of Japanese dealers will have them in good condition at reasonable prices.

Incidentally I wrote about these here if you want to take a look: https://stories.omegaforums.net/ger...tellation-567-001-568-001-chronometer-c-case/

There are another pair of references to look for, 567.011 and 568.001 which are the same watch with fluted bezel too and the two get confused and mislabeled often.

 

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noless

·Feb 15, 2023

I just so happen to be working on a related 168.011 right now.

A few pitfalls to be aware of, if you want a bracelet, definitely wait and try and buy one that comes with a bracelet, I am working on this one as I bought it broken FOR the bracelet, this was the cheapest way for me to obtain the bracelet.

These crystals have gotten painfully scarce, and it pains me to have to fork out something like 90USD for just a crystal once I factor in shipping.

In the case of the one you have posted, at least only from the photos, it looks like one I would roll the dice on, a not cracked crystal is a huge factor for me these days, and the bracelet is a definite bonus. does the caseback look decent?
Depending on price it might be worth a shot

 

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sebastien bonzom

·Feb 15, 2023

Asked Price is 400 USD

 

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noless

·Feb 15, 2023

While not a bargain, as someone who has been hunting these ladies c-cases for the last few months, the price doesnt seem too bad to me.

The bracelet, dial condition and the fact that the crystal is intact all help with making that price not seem too bad. I think my current broken example was around $300 USD for reference.

Does this one actually run? My current example had a really clean looking dial, but was completely seized up, and I have had to buy another watch to get the parts to (hopefully) get it running again.