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Why is Omega at the bottom half of the dial?

  1. AveConscientia

    AveConscientia Jul 23, 2016

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  2. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jul 23, 2016

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    Because Omega decided to change it up a bit.

    https://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/heritage/vintage-details/20474/

    Looks like a nice honest example. However, the Cal. 1001 is not as robust as the earlier Cal. 50X and 55X series of movements. Good ones are very good, while bad ones can be difficult to fix.
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  3. WatchmakerTheory

    WatchmakerTheory Jul 23, 2016

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    I believe these are from the early 1970's. A few PiePan Constellations also have this design, which I happen to find quite attractive. Nice catch.
     
  4. AveConscientia

    AveConscientia Jul 23, 2016

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    Thanks it just seemed strange never seen it like that before
     
  5. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jul 23, 2016

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    You mean like this one?

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    This example is mine, there are other, nicer ones out there.
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  6. AveConscientia

    AveConscientia Jul 23, 2016

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    It's very nice
     
  7. WatchmakerTheory

    WatchmakerTheory Jul 23, 2016

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    Very nice indeed!
     
  8. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jul 25, 2016

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    There's one like mine for sale on eBay right now. Seller is a dealer, and is asking for about double what I think it's worth, but is accepting offers.

    I can PM the link if you are interested.
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  9. ahartfie Ω 2

    ahartfie The black sheep in the Spee-ee-eee-eedmaster flock Jul 25, 2016

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    Other styles of Constellations are like this, too, just FYI.

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  10. dialstatic

    dialstatic Jul 26, 2016

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    Yeah, that's correct for a 168.033 Connie (pic from Omega vintage database):

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    I'd be more worried about the cracked case...

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  11. dx009

    dx009 Jul 26, 2016

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