Hi all - my first post, I am hoping to get some thoughts on a recent purchase. I just picked up a 1958 Constellation ... hoping I made a good call. Any feedback on the pics / listing appreciated ... I will recieve it next week and the seller offered no questions asked returns .... which was key to my decision. Any thoughts appreciated - Thanks!

Here was description of watch

14K SOLID GOLD snap back with FABULOUS LONG TAPERED lugs. The case back features the classic observatory along with the words CONSTELLATION and WATERPROOF. Marked 14K 0.585 inside the case back, with the original ink reference numbers still present, it is also hallmarked on the back of the upper right and lower left lugs.
MOVEMENT
CLASSIC ROSE gilt 24-jewel cal 505 CHRONOMETER rotor wind automatic movement, with swans neck fine regulation, adjusted five positions and temperature, which winds, sets, and runs smoothly and is keeping good time having been FULLY SERVICED cleaned, oiled and adjusted, with a 6-month warranty.
DIAL
BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL TWO-TONE silver PIE-PAN with a STRIKING combination of applied 14K GOLD MULTI-FACETED DAGGER figures with 14K GOLD Omega symbol, script and star. ORIGINAL GOLD hands as well. Shows some aging, but much to nice to refinish.
SIZE
34.9-mm wide not including the SIGNED crown x 45-mm from lug tip to lug tip.

This solid 14K gold Omega is signed EIGHT TIMES on the BUCKLE, strap, case (2X), crown, crystal, dial and movement and is furnished ready to wear with a NEW 18mm regular length Omega strap with signed gold plated Omega buckle as well as a clean signed Omega crystal.


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Beautiful time piece. The dial looks original to me. The case has been polished....especially in the case back. The stars in medallion almost gone. movement looks OK. hope you get it at the right price.

Overall a beautiful solid watch. Congrats and welcome

 

I think the stars are part of normal wear. If the caseback was overpolished, the engraved CONSTELLATION and WATERPROOF would be muc shallower. The watch was only lightly polished - you can still see the bezel's bevel. Overall a nice watch with an original dial, correct crown, and a nearly pristine movement.

 

Thanks! I really debated this a long time - was going to buy a new watch, but just loved the vintage omegas (and Hamiltons). I am sure there are better deals out there - but I think I was treated fairly, and the return / warranty policy was huge for me.

 

Your seller is a member here. He contributes regularly too. Also, he's one of the good eBay sellers and is honest with his pictures, showing any flaws. A few of us, including me, have purchased from him.

 

You are right. I am still training my eyes to see case imperfection.

 

Well, looking at the unevenness of the minute markers at 10, 11 and 1 o'clock markers, the ChronometER ended with ER, I prefer to have a closer look to confirm it is original

 

I thought the markers problem is only photo angle trick.....hmmm need closer and better angle picture

 

I know, some of them ended with ER but quite rare, most of them ended with RE.
So, whenever you see an ER , you should have a closer look

 

That'a a nice example, caseback a little polished but not enough to turn me off. I have purchased from Norm and it was hassle free. I especially like his meticulous presentation and knowledge of what he's selling. Makes all the difference, A good guy. Congrats.

 

Another pic of dial straight on - Thanks for the comments on the seller - I agree, he seemed to be a very good guy and very knowledgeable ...

 

The minute markers at 10, 11 o'clock look too bad

 

agree. 6 and 12 hour are off too.

 

in what way? Comparing to the dial posted by DSIO I see no difference at all

 

That's ok, enjoy the watch.

 

Not lined up equidistant between neighboring minute hashes in the case of the hour markers.
Not centered with the vertical crosshair on the 6 and 12 hour markers.
Flip the picture 90 degrees and you can see easier.
Hope this helps

 

Thanks all - I'll take a closer look at the actual watch when it arrives - but in general I'm happy with the choice - certainly seems to be enough folks out here vouching for the seller.