Took a look at the listing...

...and saw the other pictures of this watch. Here's my opinion:

1. According to my other research source, at Jules Borel, there was a Ref. 168.(0)008 that contained either cal. 561 or 564, so this aspect could very well be correct.

2. The dial looks refinished to me. If the dial was solid gold there would be an "OM" at the bottom on the C-cases. There were some gold colored dials that weren't gold at all, but these were generally textured. The printing looks a little light to me as well.

3. The crown doesn't look correct, although it very well could be original Omega. Just made for a different watch.

4. Not sure if the hands are correct for this case/dial combination. Most of these with gold dials have very thin black hands.

5. Bezel is probably from another C-case Omega as noted by others.

I think this watch is a frankenwatch at best. The ending auction price was rather high, given the condition issues noted above.

Hope this helps,

gatorcpa

Edit - Not five minutes after posting this, I came across an 18K Ref. 168.029 (day-date) Constellation, with a gold textured dial, original crown and proper bezel. PM me for more details if interested.

This message has been edited by gatorcpa on 2011-12-18 18:06:50

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Omega Constellation: genuine, franken or fake?

By: harrisans : December 16th, 2011-18:53

Respectable Members Recently I came across an interesting Omega Constellation, listed and subsequently sold, on a popular auction-site. Since my knowledge, regarding vintage Omega watches is rather shallow, it is hoped fellow members will be able to advis...

I'm no expert but ..........

By: aroma : December 17th, 2011-02:37

Firstly let me say that I’m no expert but I do try to learn from looking at such pieces and listening to the comments made here by others – I’m sure that there will be someone along soon who will be better informed than me. However, my first thoughts are ...

As far as I know...

By: mac_omega : December 17th, 2011-03:19

Andrew, As far as I know there have been white gold bezels on C-shaped Connies, but only on SS ones. I never saw them on yellow gold case bodies... but nobody knows for sure with Omegas I am not able to tell more about the subject... kind regards Erich

Thanks for responding

By: harrisans : December 17th, 2011-03:44

Respectable Member mac_omega I thank you for responding. I appreciate your input. Thank you.

Please visit the actual listing

By: harrisans : December 17th, 2011-03:41

Respectable Member aroma In the listing, there were several pictures but I picked only three, for inclusion in the post. However if you so wish, please visit eBay, item number 170718357230. The listing concluded on Nov 24, 2011. Like you, I am also trying...

Took a look at the listing...

By: gatorcpa : December 18th, 2011-17:48

...and saw the other pictures of this watch. Here's my opinion: 1. According to my other research source, at Jules Borel, there was a Ref. 168.(0)008 that contained either cal. 561 or 564, so this aspect could very well be correct. 2. The dial looks refin...

Likewise, I think

By: harrisans : December 18th, 2011-19:30

Respectable Member gatorcpa Thanks for your response and I appreciate your opinion about the watch. I too have a strange feeling, regarding the authenticity of this Omega Constellation. Since my knowledge about Omega is far from satisfactory, the only way...