Thoughts on this Connie

Hi,

When fishing I came across this constellation pie pan with dog legs up for auction. It is exactly the type that I was thinking of picking up, but I would like to hear your opinion.

Watch database entry here: https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-constellation-calendar-cd-168-0005

It is at reference 168.005 gold capped on steel. I think the case looks good and would do great after a small hand polish. Speaking of polishing, it does not seem that the case has been polished much (if at all) and the eight stars are all clearly visible on the back.

As far as I can tell the crown is original to reference, albeit not the sought after octagonal shape. Crystal is described as original, but it is hard to see the Omega logo on the crystal from the pictures.

I am not quite sure about the dial. It seems to be in great shape and there are no clear signs that it is a (poor) re-print as far as I can tell. I am not sure if it should say T after swiss made. When searching chrono24, I see different versions.

The watch comes with box, is described as working and is valued at 800 EURO + 20% auction fee. Current bid is 600 EURO + fee. There are no pictures with the back off but the auction house has a 14-day no question return policy.

What do you say - especially about the dial?

Thanks,

The plating looks quite worn to me and the back is a bit grubby.

I agree when looking on the gold on the top of the top lugs on the first pictures. However, I think that it is the lighting (set from above) which gives the gold a worn look. It looks better in the lower pictures, I think.

Not sure - the lug tips in the sixth picture look worn, as do the back of the lugs in the last picture. Also, given how mucky the back is I wonder how well maintained the guts are.

Thanks for sharing your opinion. It is valued at 800 euro + 20% fee. Would you say that price is fair? And do you have any comments on the dial?

Point taken!