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ken_hodson
路Looks beautiful @kaplan . Is it special due to no lume/thin indices?
The C-Cased Constellation Thread
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kaplan
路Thank you! But no, that's not the main reason 馃榾
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Boojumhunter
路Stumbled onto this photo I took some time ago, it was a happy day, can anyone guess what鈥檚 special about the watch?
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kaplan
路White gold?
Yes!
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noless
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kaplan
路Found one of these for $30, lightly used, surprising how short it is
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/...o-leather-strap-with-pin-buckle-032cuz011912w
It could be well worth $160 - but the original buckle is 15mm on mine while it says 14mm online, so it's not possible to mix it with a vintage buckle unless they changed sizing Edit: It seems it's indeed 15mm for 19mm, buckle size changes with strap size
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/...o-leather-strap-with-pin-buckle-032cuz011912w
It could be well worth $160 - but the original buckle is 15mm on mine while it says 14mm online, so it's not possible to mix it with a vintage buckle unless they changed sizing Edit: It seems it's indeed 15mm for 19mm, buckle size changes with strap size
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Spruce
路路Sunburst dial fanAlso trying a new strap style
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gmmy775
路Other Omegas keep getting in the way of picking one of these up, but I really should. Probably a grey dial. These are Gerald Genta designs?
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kaplan
路Yes, and now is the time to buy, I've been collecting for 2 years and prices are almost 50% of 2 year highs
There are when it rains it pours moments, I think this is one of those, watches really overflowed demand
Granted most have small issues and not perfect, but still, prices are just so good
From a collectors perspective it hasn't been good, it's been more than 3 months since a rare variant entered the market, I think the lowered prices are keeping good or rare watches back
There are when it rains it pours moments, I think this is one of those, watches really overflowed demand
Granted most have small issues and not perfect, but still, prices are just so good
From a collectors perspective it hasn't been good, it's been more than 3 months since a rare variant entered the market, I think the lowered prices are keeping good or rare watches back
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noless
路Its been tough on my self control, I have to use every small defect to stop myself.
A grey or a thin index and hands combo though... still calls out to me.
A grey or a thin index and hands combo though... still calls out to me.
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timewise
路New kid on the (C) block ... actually a rather senior citizen with a serial no. 26xxxxxx!
It's a 168.029 reference with nice skinny indices & hands, and it's now looking for a strap (this one is borrowed from a Seiko) and a fitting buckle - it was paired with one which sadly went missing during transit, somehow. But we're glad to finally join the C-case club 馃榾
It's a 168.029 reference with nice skinny indices & hands, and it's now looking for a strap (this one is borrowed from a Seiko) and a fitting buckle - it was paired with one which sadly went missing during transit, somehow. But we're glad to finally join the C-case club 馃榾
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kaplan
路New kid on the (C) block ... actually a rather senior citizen with a serial no. 26xxxxxx!
It's a 168.029 reference with nice skinny indices & hands, and it's now looking for a strap (this one is borrowed from a Seiko) and a fitting buckle - it was paired with one which sadly went missing during transit, somehow. But we're glad to finally join the C-case club 馃榾
Congrats! and sorry to hear about the strap issue 馃檨
That one is an uncommon dial as well, has curled Omega ends and ~identical half curled n's
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timewise
路Congrats! and sorry to hear about the strap issue 馃檨
That one is an uncommon dial as well, has curled Omega ends and ~identical half curled n's
Thanks! The after-market strap was there as expected but the advertised buckle never arrived. I got a refund from the well-known Japanese seller but I'm not sure that'll buy me a correct buckle. But I'm willing to wait.
Yes, the dial isn't "MOY" either but as I learned from this thread, there are a couple of variations. The glass is original (or a factory replacement) with the Omega logo, and the case seems to be in good shape. And it's running well so far, at around +6 seconds per day.
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kaplan
路Gold coated buckles aren't in demand, so it won't be a hard quest
My theory is Omega always changed a small thing with the dial at every new batch, but I don't know why these are special, my theory is they might be very early service dials, but I couldn't find anything to support this, they could just be another batch
My solid gold 168.029 also has the same details, on a champagne linen instead of white (shared some pictures on the thread but way back) - but at a quick glance couldn't find a similar steel one
My theory is Omega always changed a small thing with the dial at every new batch, but I don't know why these are special, my theory is they might be very early service dials, but I couldn't find anything to support this, they could just be another batch
My solid gold 168.029 also has the same details, on a champagne linen instead of white (shared some pictures on the thread but way back) - but at a quick glance couldn't find a similar steel one
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PremiuMsam
路If anyone spots any interesting c-cases out there please do let me know! Looking to buy my first proper watch and love the look of the c-case. I've been going back through this thread and some of the ones people are posting are fantastic. Ideally white dial / bezel with milled edges - so far nothing is quite ticking the box on Chrono24/Ebay etc. but willing to be patient 馃榾 Thanks.
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Spruce
路路Sunburst dial fanIf anyone spots any interesting c-cases out there please do let me know! Looking to buy my first proper watch and love the look of the c-case. I've been going back through this thread and some of the ones people are posting are fantastic. Ideally white dial / bezel with milled edges - so far nothing is quite ticking the box on Chrono24/Ebay etc. but willing to be patient 馃榾 Thanks.
There are plenty around but, if you鈥檙e into that shape and also looking for a less expensive daily wearer, have a look at the 165.041 or 166.041 watches with the 552 or 565 movements.
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kaplan
路I was initially intending to compile every variation of everything C-Case related in a book format, but moved onto a website as it'll be more flexible, there's a dizzying amount of different cases it seems:
1- Shiny bezel steel case
2- 14K yellow gold coated shiny bezel steel case
3- 14K rose gold coated shiny bezel steel case
4- 18K shiny bezel yellow gold case
5- 18K shiny bezel white gold case
6- 18K shiny bezel rose gold case
7- Brushed bezel steel case
8- Knurled 18K white gold bezel steel case
9- Knurled 14K white-yellow gold bezel steel case (?) (14K claimed but not verified)
10- Knurled bezel 14K yellow gold coated steel case (bezel gold solidity claimed but not verified)
11- Knurled bezel 18K yellow gold case
12- Knurled bezel 18K white gold case
13- Knurled bezel 18K rose gold case (?) (never seen)
14- Knurled bezel 14K yellow gold case
15- Low knurled bezel 18K yellow gold case
16- Low knurled bezel 18K white gold case
17- Low knurled bezel 18K rose gold case (?) (never seen)
18- 18K UK solid gold case with bracelet welded variations (bracelet based serials)
19- A US special WG Case
These are just for 561, 564, 751 cals. - there are easily 20+ different cases as each solid gold case type could have different manufacturers too, especially the UK fused bracelet models, but for steel cases I didn't notice any significant variation from different manufacturers, minus the 14K/18K bezel claims of the 168.027 / 169.029 - I'll try to find a x-ray tester nearby to get some cases tested at one point
Admittedly I started paying attention to most things only after starting this documentation journey
1- Shiny bezel steel case
2- 14K yellow gold coated shiny bezel steel case
3- 14K rose gold coated shiny bezel steel case
4- 18K shiny bezel yellow gold case
5- 18K shiny bezel white gold case
6- 18K shiny bezel rose gold case
7- Brushed bezel steel case
8- Knurled 18K white gold bezel steel case
9- Knurled 14K white-yellow gold bezel steel case (?) (14K claimed but not verified)
10- Knurled bezel 14K yellow gold coated steel case (bezel gold solidity claimed but not verified)
11- Knurled bezel 18K yellow gold case
12- Knurled bezel 18K white gold case
13- Knurled bezel 18K rose gold case (?) (never seen)
14- Knurled bezel 14K yellow gold case
15- Low knurled bezel 18K yellow gold case
16- Low knurled bezel 18K white gold case
17- Low knurled bezel 18K rose gold case (?) (never seen)
18- 18K UK solid gold case with bracelet welded variations (bracelet based serials)
19- A US special WG Case
These are just for 561, 564, 751 cals. - there are easily 20+ different cases as each solid gold case type could have different manufacturers too, especially the UK fused bracelet models, but for steel cases I didn't notice any significant variation from different manufacturers, minus the 14K/18K bezel claims of the 168.027 / 169.029 - I'll try to find a x-ray tester nearby to get some cases tested at one point
Admittedly I started paying attention to most things only after starting this documentation journey
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spacemission
路I was initially intending to compile every variation of everything C-Case related in a book format, but moved onto a website as it'll be more flexible, there's a dizzying amount of different cases it seems:
1- Shiny bezel steel case
2- 14K yellow gold coated shiny bezel steel case
3- 14K rose gold coated shiny bezel steel case
4- 18K shiny bezel yellow gold case
5- 18K shiny bezel white gold case
6- 18K shiny bezel rose gold case
7- Brushed bezel steel case
8- Knurled 18K white gold bezel steel case
9- Knurled 14K white-yellow gold bezel steel case (?) (14K claimed but not verified)
10- Knurled bezel 14K yellow gold coated steel case (bezel gold solidity claimed but not verified)
11- Knurled bezel 18K yellow gold case
12- Knurled bezel 18K white gold case
13- Knurled bezel 18K rose gold case (?) (never seen)
14- Knurled bezel 14K yellow gold case
15- Low knurled bezel 18K yellow gold case
16- Low knurled bezel 18K white gold case
17- Low knurled bezel 18K rose gold case (?) (never seen)
18- 18K UK solid gold case with bracelet welded variations (bracelet based serials)
19- A US special WG Case
These are just for 561, 564, 751 cals. - there are easily 20+ different cases as each solid gold case type could have different manufacturers too, especially the UK fused bracelet models, but for steel cases I didn't notice any significant variation from different manufacturers, minus the 14K/18K bezel claims of the 168.027 / 169.029 - I'll try to find a x-ray tester nearby to get some cases tested at one point
Admittedly I started paying attention to most things only after starting this documentation journey
It's a big world 馃憤
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