tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post115607479258197621..comments2024-03-14T10:09:15.360+08:00Comments on Omega Constellation Collectors: Caveat Emptor - Frankenwatches Galore!Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-92140051709295714672017-07-07T10:31:57.732+08:002017-07-07T10:31:57.732+08:00The watch looks very tidy to me. The photographs a...The watch looks very tidy to me. The photographs are not as big as I would like to assess a watch properly, but, overall, the watch seems original and in good condition.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />DesmondDesmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-81341256696315236232017-07-06T03:46:27.434+08:002017-07-06T03:46:27.434+08:00dear Desmond, what do you think of this watch plea...dear Desmond, what do you think of this watch please? <br />http://www.tradera.com/item/190118/285179713/omega-seamaster-automatic-chronometer-officially-certified-168-034- <br /><br />many thanks,<br />gustavAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07276201203452919767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-14668025232416299392016-11-26T05:13:51.984+08:002016-11-26T05:13:51.984+08:00And that's what I think, I'll let this go ...And that's what I think, I'll let this go and wait for a better one. Thank you Desmond.<br /> RicardoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-9230564544141536832016-11-25T13:55:29.007+08:002016-11-25T13:55:29.007+08:00Hi Ricardo,
Some concerns about this watch. Firs...Hi Ricardo,<br /><br />Some concerns about this watch. Firstly the automatic rotor appears to have been scuffing on the back of the case. If not repaired it would ultimately fail. Looks like the rotor post or bearings are worn.<br /><br />Secondly the dial is patchy.<br /><br />I believe there are many good examples of this model out there for those who are willing to wait until the right one Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-28585887181150333422016-11-25T11:48:29.816+08:002016-11-25T11:48:29.816+08:00Hi, Desmond. I would be very grateful to hear your...Hi, Desmond. I would be very grateful to hear your opinion on this Constellation.<br /> I really appreciate your work on this page, and very important for all of us who like Omega Vintage.<br /><br />http://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-804895422-relogio-omega-constellation-ano-1966-automatico-cal-564-_JM#redirectedFromParent<br /><br /> Thanks Ricardo FiegelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-58582243591304079372015-06-25T21:11:54.552+08:002015-06-25T21:11:54.552+08:00Good eye, I had not seen but at least I'm cour...Good eye, I had not seen but at least I'm course and repainted. regards<br /> RicardoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-53479228175142650292015-06-25T12:15:07.147+08:002015-06-25T12:15:07.147+08:00Sorry to hear that Riccardo.
I notice a small not...Sorry to hear that Riccardo.<br /><br />I notice a small notch on the edge of the dial at 9.00 o'clock. Often refinishers put a notch somewhere on the dial so they can line up the printing stamp. <br /><br />Regards<br /><br />DesmondDesmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-12380909852328876462015-06-25T10:41:15.602+08:002015-06-25T10:41:15.602+08:00Hi Desmond, I took your advice and look dial Seama...Hi Desmond, I took your advice and look dial Seamaster behind a bitter disappointment. I appreciate your help, a big hug.<br /> Ricardo<br /><br />http://www.casimages.com.br/i/150625034958363266.jpg.html<br />http://www.casimages.com.br/i/150625035046404294.jpg.html<br />http://www.casimages.com.br/i/150625040923476896.jpg.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-84491772133816730682015-06-24T03:51:00.322+08:002015-06-24T03:51:00.322+08:00Hi Riccardo,
These dials came in both versions - ...Hi Riccardo,<br /><br />These dials came in both versions - with and without luminous hands and markers, so there is no problem there. The T Swiss Made T will only appear when the hands and markers are luminous..<br /><br />I concede that there is a chance the dial is not refinished, as per the other examples shown. The dials have quite a rough surface and unless the script is viewed on large,Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-32974650410436757662015-06-23T20:17:21.278+08:002015-06-23T20:17:21.278+08:00Hi Desmond, does in're deal with two different...Hi Desmond, does in're deal with two different and original marking, you can see that this is your link tritium on the dial and hands (T Swiss made T) .But my and these links I'm sending leit has no tritium or the dial or hands (- made- Swiss) I saw several with two types of marking and district has double chevron Ms in 'Automatic' and 'timer' But without trict has double Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-75927657098077127702015-06-23T15:35:19.201+08:002015-06-23T15:35:19.201+08:00I'm suspicious of the dial on your example Ric...I'm suspicious of the dial on your example Riccardo. Normally the upper case lettering has double chevron Ms in 'Automatic' and 'Chronometer', so I think we are dealing with a refinished dial.<br /><br />Have a look at this example of what I know is definitely a genuine dial: http://www.omega-watch-collection.com/omega-watches/#omega-seamaster-chronometer-751-face-jpg<br /><Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-70529914184681073132015-06-22T11:09:20.304+08:002015-06-22T11:09:20.304+08:00Good evening Desmond, and here three links with pi...Good evening Desmond, and here three links with pictures of Seamaster 751, My doubt and the dial spelling (if he and original or has possibility to be repainted) Thank you for your attention.<br /> Ricardo<br /><br />http://www.casimages.com.br/i/150622015642237721.jpg.html<br />http://www.casimages.com.br/i/150622015947764309.jpg.html<br />http://www.casimages.com.br/i/150622020213776581.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-51511215921872284852015-06-21T07:59:31.813+08:002015-06-21T07:59:31.813+08:00Hi Ricardo,
Feel free to post a link on say photo...Hi Ricardo,<br /><br />Feel free to post a link on say photobucket, and I'll take a look.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />DesmondDesmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-578502217425838812015-06-21T00:52:20.245+08:002015-06-21T00:52:20.245+08:00Dear Desmond, I have pictures of my good resolutio...Dear Desmond, I have pictures of my good resolution display Seamaster Chronometer 751 and would greatly appreciate your opinion, thank you<br /> RicardoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-78980964907945188172015-06-12T06:45:57.751+08:002015-06-12T06:45:57.751+08:00Ricardo
The C shape looks okay but the dial is qu...Ricardo<br /><br />The C shape looks okay but the dial is quite dirty, the lacquer having degraded possible owing to sun or moisture. There are no pictures of the movement and that worries me, because there is no way of telling what its condition is.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />DesmondDesmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-87300481857613827522015-06-11T20:19:24.359+08:002015-06-11T20:19:24.359+08:00excuse the link le sent and invalid, the crreto an...excuse the link le sent and invalid, the crreto and this one<br />http://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-656882297-relogio-omega-constellation-c-shape-1967-calibre-564-_JM#redirectedFromParent<br /> RicardoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-25212594100582968902015-05-28T08:00:46.084+08:002015-05-28T08:00:46.084+08:00Hi Ricardo,
Happy to look at your pics. Just pos...Hi Ricardo,<br /><br />Happy to look at your pics. Just post your email here I wont publish it and will email you back.Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-71357773382406812052015-05-27T22:35:48.727+08:002015-05-27T22:35:48.727+08:00Hi Desmond. I would love to le send photos of Omeg...Hi Desmond. I would love to le send photos of Omega caliber 265, reference 2497 gold-plated 80 microns.<br /> I would love the su opinion on the dial to see if it was renovated and re-painted or and original. thank you<br /> Ricardo FiegelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-17605500265976961092014-10-08T01:03:58.820+08:002014-10-08T01:03:58.820+08:00Thank you Desmond, I will follow your advice and s...Thank you Desmond, I will follow your advice and see on vo: Frei & Borel a 2-mm. I appreciate your willingness. <br /> att RicardoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-23810228043663126182014-10-07T12:20:16.191+08:002014-10-07T12:20:16.191+08:00Unfortunately the pipe size for that crown is 2.5m...Unfortunately the pipe size for that crown is 2.5mm and fits earlier models. It will not offer protection against moisture.Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-10625814211455992852014-10-06T11:20:43.655+08:002014-10-06T11:20:43.655+08:00The original crown was a 2mm pipe sized ten sided ...The original crown was a 2mm pipe sized ten sided crown, however these are no longer made. A round crown, part number 42055 or bestfit 8100/1664W (stainless Steel) can be ordered through Frei & Borel on-line.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />DesmondDesmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-88071628126160318142014-10-06T10:41:11.579+08:002014-10-06T10:41:11.579+08:00Goodnight Desmond, can you tell me please what wou...Goodnight Desmond, can you tell me please what would Medelo crown that matches a costellation 168005, would be ten sides? and if you can tell me the part number Omega crown, thanks <br />att, Ricardo<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-23835249016735111852013-11-10T00:15:01.783+08:002013-11-10T00:15:01.783+08:00 muito obrigado muito obrigado Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-63067105784068239802013-11-09T21:17:40.133+08:002013-11-09T21:17:40.133+08:00A 24 milhões de numbere série para a 168,005 estão...A 24 milhões de numbere série para a 168,005 estão corretas.<br /><br />regards<br /><br />DesmondDesmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-88636482863669167572013-11-09T19:29:10.631+08:002013-11-09T19:29:10.631+08:00tenho um constellation 168005 e serie 24447.......tenho um constellation 168005 e serie 24447...... esta correto ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com