Hello Gang.
I recently let go of a stainless 168.015 constellation and almost instantly came across this 168.015 in 14k solid gold.
It has a price tag of $800 CAD, which is a few hundred less than the stainless version went for.
It has a cal. 564 and is said to be running well though, the service history is unknown, therefor, it will need one.

I know these are of the less desirable cases when it comes to connie collectors however, the price seems good and i wanted to get some other view points.

To me, the dial looks good and the case looks slightly polished. It was the crown that sort of made me wonder if it was a replacement. It looks different from the one my stainless version had. from different angles it looks like it was more robust, but from others, it looked original.

So, im wondering, what do the members of OF think of this version, does it seem reasonable with an $800 CAD price tag.
The bracelet it is on in the photo is not included.
Sorry for the photos, thats what was supplied to me.
Thank you all.

 

If someone wants me to hand over a grand, I'd want pictures I could use to evaluate.

it is linen dial and golden in color, that's about all I'm positive about

 

I was wondering that my self, no hallmark or stamp is visible.
Yes the box is included.
I am really only interested if it were to be solid gold.

Thank you for your advice

 

I completely agree, i asked for better photos. this is what he sent me. . when i think about "buying the buyer" as i have been told before, this doesnt feel quite right.

 

Update:
The store owner says he absolutely guarantees that "it is solid gold, not capped, not plated".
Not that, that really means much i guess.

 

This example online is being sold as solid "18K" and i see no hallmarks on the case back.

I would assume the gold capped 168.015 cases would look like this ? with a SS case backing ?

 

I think you have to decide whether the seller's guarantee of "solid gold" is good enough for you. Personally, if so, that would do it for me, proper crown or not and notwithstanding the need for service.

Without a usable dial picture, still a bit of a crapshoot.

 

depending on the ref, and era, it is whether the observatory has bricks or not. then confirm inside.

but some countries required an outside stamp to indicate solid gold.

 

I know this isnt any better, but gets a slightly closer look.

 

I would happily pay that price even if it was capped.

 

As long as the store guarantees it as gold, i am going to buy it. Calling them back today.
Thanks all.

 

It is going to look great on this leather omega band i have coming.

 

Just FYI - this reference came in various materials:

18k 2N yellow gold

18k 3N yellow gold

18k white gold

14k yellow gold

14k yellow gold capped

14k pink gold capped

Stainless steel

 

Hey Arch,
What's difference between 2N and 3N?

 

It's the colour of the gold...

0N - green
1N - pale yellow
2N - light yellow
3N - yellow
4N - pink
5N red

This follows EN/ISO standards for the colours and composition of gold.

 

Update: confirmed 14K gold case
Last serviced in 2011 - service crown and crystal. with genuine omega parts (so he says)
i bought it.

 

Great information here thank you. It has been confirmed at 14K yellow.

Thanks again.