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dnm82
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Hello,

As many of you know, I am hunting for an all gold 168.045 Connie -- many of those available, it seems, are in poor shape. I've seen refinished dials, overly polished cases, etc. But I am hopeful: I have a chance to acquire one.

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Wondering what you make of these pics - does it look correct? Does the brushing on the case and bracelet seem right? And how does the dial look? Are those hands wrong? Your expertise is appreciated.
 
ahartfie
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I don’t know for sure but look how wide the polished chamfers are compared to my 168.0054.

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ahartfie
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There’s also this.

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cristos71
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I don't follow the reference so can't say too much apart from that the case looks attractive, however have you noticed the damage to the dial minute track between the 6 o'clock and 2 o'clock markers?
 
Fatcat
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It is good to go , depending of the price of course
 
dnm82
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cristos71 cristos71
I don't follow the reference so can't say too much apart from that the case looks attractive, however have you noticed the damage to the dial minute track between the 6 o'clock and 2 o'clock markers?

Great eye. The watch has been refurbished by Omega, I am told. I wonder if this damage was something the owner opted not to fix as it would've required total refinishing of the dial. In any case, thanks for pointing it out.
 
dnm82
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ahartfie ahartfie
I don’t know for sure but look how wide the polished chamfers are compared to my 168.0054.

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Ya, the wider chamfers on the all-gold one I am looking at suggest that it has gotten a thorough case refinishing. Which is something the seller isn't shy about - he has said the watch got a total overhaul, including the case, with Omega in Switzerland.
 
cristos71
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dnm82 dnm82
he has said the watch got a total overhaul, including the case, with Omega in Switzerland.

Has he got the papers to back that claim up? I've heard it a thousand times from sellers but when they have to produce the evidence, then, well...🙄
 
dnm82
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Has he got the papers to back that claim up? I've heard it a thousand times from sellers but when they have to produce the evidence, then, well...🙄
I've asked if he has papers -- and about the dial damage. Will let you all know what he says, but I am not optimistic.
 
ConElPueblo
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cristos71 cristos71
Has he got the papers to back that claim up? I've heard it a thousand times from sellers but when they have to produce the evidence, then, well...🙄

The mediocre case refinishing speaks in his favour 😁
 
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