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GusPO
·I notice on the first one that there appears to be some joining in the characters of OMEGA on the dial - but not on the second. Have seen this joining on a couple of other constellations and just wondering if it's normal?
Thoughts on pie pan Constellation
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorHere is a listing of the old parts number for Ref. 168.005:
https://boley.de/en/case-parts/omega/10537.168-005?q=168.005&p=0&s=50&l=13
Omega has a more modernized method for parts numbering today, but I don't have access to it.
Crown is not original, but that one looks similar to what Omega would use today if they were restoring that particular style. Unfortunately, no one that I know of has a stock of the thin 10-sided crowns to sell. You might find one on eBay, but I would guess that 90%+ are cast imitations.
If it is signed, I would leave it alone.
gatorcpa
https://boley.de/en/case-parts/omega/10537.168-005?q=168.005&p=0&s=50&l=13
Omega has a more modernized method for parts numbering today, but I don't have access to it.
Crown is not original, but that one looks similar to what Omega would use today if they were restoring that particular style. Unfortunately, no one that I know of has a stock of the thin 10-sided crowns to sell. You might find one on eBay, but I would guess that 90%+ are cast imitations.
If it is signed, I would leave it alone.
gatorcpa
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AdrianT
·Here is a listing of the old parts number for Ref. 168.005:
https://boley.de/en/case-parts/omega/10537.168-005?q=168.005&p=0&s=50&l=13
Omega has a more modernized method for parts numbering today, but I don't have access to it.
Crown is not original, but that one looks similar to what Omega would use today if they were restoring that particular style. Unfortunately, no one that I know of has a stock of the thin 10-sided crowns to sell. You might find one on eBay, but I would guess that 90%+ are cast imitations.
If it is signed, I would leave it alone.
gatorcpa
Thank you for your fast response. What is interest that I have bought a crystal from an old watch repair shop for 10bucks, signed and same diameters and height as the original one, but different thickness - _-. Regarding the crown, this one looks OK? It has the initial dimensions.
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorYou will not know if the crystal will fit until watchmaker tries to fit it to the watch. OEM Omega crystals are generally signed in the middle. To me, it is worth the extra money to go with the proper crystal.
I think the crowns are some of the 90%+ imitations (my opinion). If they fit and seal properly, then OK. I would have my doubts that they would.
There is a good reason to use OEM parts wherever possible. Especially for crowns, crystals and gaskets. Those are the first line of defense for keeping moisture out of the movement. If these fail, you may have big problems in the future.
gatorcpa
I think the crowns are some of the 90%+ imitations (my opinion). If they fit and seal properly, then OK. I would have my doubts that they would.
There is a good reason to use OEM parts wherever possible. Especially for crowns, crystals and gaskets. Those are the first line of defense for keeping moisture out of the movement. If these fail, you may have big problems in the future.
gatorcpa
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AdrianT
·You will not know if the crystal will fit until watchmaker tries to fit it to the watch. OEM Omega crystals are generally signed in the middle. To me, it is worth the extra money to go with the proper crystal.
I think the crowns are some of the 90%+ imitations (my opinion). If they fit and seal properly, then OK. I would have my doubts that they would.
There is a good reason to use OEM parts wherever possible. Especially for crowns, crystals and gaskets. Those are the first line of defense for keeping moisture out of the movement. If these fail, you may have big problems in the future.
gatorcpa
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GusPO
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These little bits here (have tried to point them out in red).
There are clear gaps in the second one here, but (at least to my eyes) the characters here seem joined together.
I don't really know what to look for here - it's probably just an effect of being watches from different years, but I'd be interested to know! 😀
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Waltesefalcon
·IMO, you should buy the other watch and swap the dials. Keep #1 with the black dial and sell #2 with the silver dial and frankenwatch movement.
You might not get back the €800 you paid for #2, but will have created value on the first watch.
On the second watch, the crystal is cracked. These go for somewhere between €50 to €100 installed.
Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
This right here. Overall the first watch is the better watch, however that dial on the second watch is very nice.
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Waltesefalcon
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These little bits here (have tried to point them out in red).
There are clear gaps in the second one here, but (at least to my eyes) the characters here seem joined together.
I don't really know what to look for here - it's probably just an effect of being watches from different years, but I'd be interested to know! 😀
I have seen a lot like this. I think that some, possibly earlier ones had separate letters and later ones had this one piece Omega applied. It probably saved some money.
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AdrianT
·This right here. Overall the first watch is the better watch, however that dial on the second watch is very nice.
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X350 XJR
··Vintage Omega AficionadoI have seen a lot like this. I think that some, possibly earlier ones had separate letters and later ones had this one piece Omega applied. It probably saved some money.
They all have connectors, from the earliest applied script bumpers, its all one piece, held to the dial by two pins.
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ClarendonVintage
·I would be really interested to know the consensus of the vintage watch community on swapping dial from different watches...to create the 'perfect' one. 😵💫
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KingCrouchy
·I would be really interested to know the consensus of the vintage watch community on swapping dial from different watches...to create the 'perfect' one. 😵💫
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hoipolloi
·I would be really interested to know the consensus of the vintage watch community on swapping dial from different watches...to create the 'perfect' one. 😵💫
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Benbradstock
·I would be really interested to know the consensus of the vintage watch community on swapping dial from different watches...to create the 'perfect' one. 😵💫
Agreed, I‘m kind of uneasy with this idea as well.
