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  1. watchingyou Apr 3, 2018

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    Hi OmegaForums!

    Found this on another site. Took the info from their post.

    1966 Omega Constellation 168.004
    Omega caliber 561 certified chronometer, 24 jewels
    Original dial with baton indices inlaid lume. Original silver dauphine hands with lume strip. Original crystal.
    There are minor scuffs on the case back however the medallion is well defined and crisp.
    Comes with original Omega 1503/1 beads of rice bracelet.
    Seller states it's recently been serviced within the last couple years
    They're asking $1100. I'm going to contact the seller to see how much shipping would be. What to you all think?

    You guys rock.

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  2. MPWATCH Watch Lover Apr 3, 2018

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    I think this is a 35mm model. The photos are a little blurry so it is hard to tell if it's been polished. Try to see if you notice a lack in "crisp" edges to the case or caseback medallion. The stars can be a great indicator. I think a perfect model in all steel with a bracelet is worth the asking price. Consider servicing fees + shipping! I think it needs to be a $700 watch

    IMO + I am not an expert and have limited exp! Here to learn....just my 2 cents

    Best,

    Thomas
     
  3. ConElPueblo Apr 4, 2018

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    I wouldn't mind seeing better photos of the dial, it could well be redialed. The lume looks awfully fresh.
     
  4. michael22 Apr 4, 2018

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    I believe it has been relumed.
    Lume on the dial is on the markers, where the onyx insert usually would be. Did Omega ever do that?
     
  5. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Apr 4, 2018

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    Clear shot of dial needed. I gave up trying to tell from all the out of focus photos.
     
  6. ConElPueblo Apr 4, 2018

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    Yes, this is correct. The markers have a strip of lume going through them, relatively common on this reference and others.
     
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  7. Noddyman Apr 4, 2018

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    Ignoring the lume there's something not right with this dial, cant put my finger on it but enough to put me off.
     
  8. JDMdenon Apr 4, 2018

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    Did these Connies have "Tswiss made T". I thought even though the dial had tritium omega didn't put "T" on some of these models?
     
  9. Peemacgee Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers Apr 4, 2018

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    It’s a fairly late .004 so Ts should be okay
     
  10. Peemacgee Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers Apr 4, 2018

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    Agree - very minty lume.

    And the ‘officially’ looks thick
    The only decent picture has the hands in the way of the font.
     
  11. RLF13430 Apr 4, 2018

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    IMHO the dial (with the blurry photos) looks “off”. Is it from a private seller or a dealer in a shop? OF or eBay or some other online source?
     
  12. watchingyou Apr 4, 2018

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    Thanks all for the input, it's a private seller. Here's the best they could do 2.GLi1_JMG.jpg rGByTL4.jpg 9aksAUK.jpg Ep2qJsX.jpg
     
  13. Shabbaz Apr 4, 2018

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    As a connie non connaisseur may I say the text is off and to thick. Look at that 'certified'. It seems sloppy work...
     
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  14. Noddyman Apr 4, 2018

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    The fonts look much better in these photos, apart from the lume it looks original to me.
     
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  15. ConElPueblo Apr 4, 2018

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    Agree.
     
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  16. kreyke Apr 4, 2018

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    Some constellations can appear to have thicker fonts. As long as it's crisp and has the correct characeristics (like this example), I am inclined to say original.

    Just an unfortunate relume. The lume on these dials are small strips within the hour markers and they usually stay in place. Seeing the pristine condition of the dial, I doubt it was mistreated and the lume would have been intact. Probably just an overzealous watchmaker or dealer prepping the watch.
     
  17. one eyed Jack Apr 5, 2018

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    I'm a bit jealous as the dial is much better than that on my 564 version of the same watch, but perhaps I'm not as fussy as some