Hi...I have the Omega Constellation (below). It's in good condition with a solid gold bracelet. The watch is too flashy for me to wear, so I'm considering just selling the bracelet for scrap and putting a leather band on it. Any recommendations? The watch works perfectly, so I hate to start breaking it up and selling pieces if it's more valuable as is. Thanks for any advice.

 

The watch was given to me by my grandfather, so it's hard to part with it--but then again, it's not something I could ever wear. I thought maybe if I replaced the band it would suit me a little better, but maybe I should just sell it? What might a watch like that sell for?

 

Thanks for your advice! I'll get it appraised by a gold dealer and post more later on.

 

Hi

Take the BCT off if you prefer it that way & put it on a suitable Omega strap....but don't sell the BCT ! Gold is going one way & is a sound investment in your safe (imho)....it's worth much more than the cashed out value.

This fantastic piece & rare (1of 200) used to have the matching BCT , but it had 'stretch' and was smelted for it's gold content by the previous US owner.....which is such a shame



Best - Neil

 

Hi Ash

The only other one I have heard of was owned by a Plastic Surgeon....he wanted a battery change done by Omega UK , but wanted it done there & then and also advised he wore it for his daily swim !

Best - Neil

 

Yep , a MEGAquartz indeed....my one was boxed , Extract of Archives and had a £900 Omega UK (STS) service....now residing with an Oil rig worker in Aberdeen.

Anyway, apologies to the OP....keep the BCT and wear it on a strap.

Best - Neil

 

Sell the whole package (here) or wear it proudly, that's my advice. I bought my SS C Case without a bracelet, and likely it was originally sold with leather, but SS is different anyway. It has the original finish still, and I'll definitely keep that as well for now. You might regret selling it, personal tastes change... If I were you, I'd keep it and be careful about how to care for it, get it serviced. Don't know your situation, but someone down the line might really like it.

 

BTW, we recently inherited a couple of pretty rare watches--his and hers--that are not just current style, but we'll never part with them, and probably wear them a couple of times a year (I will). Tastes have changed, and will again, too. When you get to appreciate what you have, you'll see it differently. They will stay in the family, too, from the 30's. It also means a lot that they stay either original or restored by the maker. When you think what they're worth, well, it won't go far, it ain't the lottery, wear it.