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I've been a bit sceptical about black dialed omegas, but somehow I got lucky with this... So I wonder if the ladyluck still by my side with this one... Thanks for the help! Any input would greatly appreciated! Best Jev ...  

I love them! The Connie looks fine to me. Only the crown is a replacement, but the original octogonal one is relatively easy to get. Of course I’m not an expert Do you checked for the reference on the internet? It will give you a good idea of what would b... 

The seller said it's 14981-3 SC with 551 movement...

. . . looking . . . authentic black dials pop up every now and then. Best, Art

So... What does make it refinished? (for research purposes)

. . . gold (including capped) cases and/or markers almost always indicate matching script color. Texture of both paint and script weren't in keeping with authentic examples, but script color was the dead giveaway.

Hmm... Now the script color is I think yellowish than silver tho perhaps due to the nature of the reflective dial and the gold tension ring on the crystal, it makes the swiss made looks more yellow than the rest of the text... Tho.... The OMEGA now is the... 

. . . although the applied OMEGA / Ω looks ok to my eyes. Let us know what Desmond says. I'd accept his decision as authoritative. Best, Art

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. . . Des is the authority on Connies, no question . . .

Hi Jev On the black 60' dials like this, I would expect gold lettering, and small specks on the dial, like the one here; I'm not certain I`ve ever seen an emaculate original black dial on these constellations. The watch, however is a stunner ! Yours Jacob...  

Like this? 😂 Jk... Hehe ...  

. . . love it, absolutely love it ;-) . . .

To bad about the flimsy lugs Yours Jacob

And seems well loved by the previous owner, I tried to polish it, but only lightly....