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WTB 1960's-1970's Omega Automatic 561?

  1. poppetis Aug 24, 2013

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    Good Evening, this is my first post on this forum(be gentle) I have taken a fancy to a Connie which I have always liked there are lots out there I know but so many have been abused or messed about with.
    So I was wondering if anyone has a decent example that is excess to there requirement, for my personal pleasure.
    Regards Will
     
  2. ulackfocus Aug 24, 2013

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    Hi Will. The 561 was replaced by the 564, but there was some overlap in the mid 60's. I doubt you'll find one past 1967 or 68.

    What's your budget? Decent condition Constellations will start around $600 even with a dome dial, and pie pans are $900 minimum. Add a few hundred for excellent condition specimens.
     
  3. Hijak Aug 24, 2013

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    Are you interested in only the 561? The 564 had the quick set date feature (561 did not). Do you have a preference...dial color/style, case material/style. Without some specifics its hard to know exactly what your looking for, there are so many varieties on Connie!:)
     
  4. poppetis Aug 24, 2013

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    Thanks for the info about the 564 sounds fine to me ,to be honest I am not too bothered what the style is like I am more interested in the condition and that it is an Auto, some of the 70's Omega's look cool as well. I have various divers but I was looking for something more dressy so a TT or gold /gold plate is preferably, black face?
    Love Chicago, by the way I spent a year hanging out in the Bucktown/Wicker Park area back in the day.
    Thanks Will.
     
  5. poppetis Aug 24, 2013

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    Many Thanks for the info.
    cheers Will
     
  6. ulackfocus Aug 24, 2013

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    Oof, a black dial Constellation in any style won't be cheap.
     
  7. poppetis Aug 25, 2013

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    I have heard that before and they don't come up that often as well, but I am fairly relaxed about it , black or not would be fine as long as It took my fancy.
    Many thanks Will.