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  1. Finrod Felagund Apr 22, 2016

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    Dear all,

    Can someone be king enough to explain why there are 2 case numbers on this 1968 Constellation "C".

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    I searched a lot and found some others with 2 case numbers but no explanation for it...

    Thanks for your input

    FF
     
  2. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Apr 22, 2016

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    A change in reference number, but not case - using up the old supply. :thumbsup:
     
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  3. Finrod Felagund Apr 22, 2016

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    Thanks for your fast reply!

    It means that the accurate case number is the 017... even if it was supposed to be for a 009 before Omega changes the collection?
     
  4. ulackfocus Apr 22, 2016

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    Back in the 60's there was an evil stock room manager in Bienne who could see the future and he wanted to give n00bs fits over learning the ropes 50 years from when he started the dual reference numbers.

    He's probably laughing the evil laugh right now.
     
  5. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 22, 2016

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    Some references used the same case and it was easier (cheaper?) to mark both on the case back.

    Example:

    166.032 non-chronometer
    168.023 chronometer version
     
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  6. Pvt-Public Apr 22, 2016

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  7. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Apr 22, 2016

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    Most I've seen inside an Omega is 4 reference numbers on this Dynamic case...

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    In this instance, the case was used for both manual wind and automatic version, each with and without date = 4 case references in one case.

    Cheers, Al
     
  8. dialstatic Apr 22, 2016

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    image.jpeg At least with the early 176.007's, Omega had the decency to strike through the 176.001 reference when they were using up old casebacks :D
     
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  9. ulackfocus Apr 22, 2016

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    Al wins this thread! :thumbsup:
     
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  10. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 22, 2016

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    "Tell us what he won Johnny?" :eek:
     
  11. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Apr 22, 2016

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    He can have this envelope...

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    Or the prize behind curtain #2!

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  12. Finrod Felagund Apr 22, 2016

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    Thanks guys! Makes sense to me now... Omega was just a bit stingy when it comes to 14k case back ;-)
     
  13. mondodec Editor Constellation Collectors Blog Apr 22, 2016

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    168.009 was the original designated model number for the C Shape, and some very early ones with cal 561 movements only have the 168.009 stamp. In late 1966 it received another model number, and for a time both numbers were used.

    Cheers

    Desmond
     
  14. ulackfocus Apr 22, 2016

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    Hey man, how are you doing? Enjoying semi-retirement? We were just talking about you (all good, BTW). I said you were one of the few people who I'd let curse me out without reciprocation. That's about as good of an endorsement as I can give. :p
     
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  15. mondodec Editor Constellation Collectors Blog Apr 22, 2016

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    Hi Dennis,

    Yes very much indeed. Have been doing a fair amount of travel, having stayed in Spain for three months and then Taiwan and Japan over Christmas until February. Back to Spain and Portugal again in a couple of months as we've bought a house in Altea: a nice village, away from all the ancient and leathery Brits in Benidorm and the Eurotrash in Marbella.. So, semi-retirement is a luxury that I'm enjoying much :)

     
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  16. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Apr 22, 2016

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    dear Mr. @mondodec,

    thank you for continuing to post. there are few that are as concise and authoritative.

    I hope I didn't waste any words and that my appreciation comes through.

    again, thank you.

    joel
     
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  17. heypacha Apr 23, 2016

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    Speedy CB 145 caseback with the reference 105 filed-off
     
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