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Hello all,

I have the opportunity to buy this 1976 Omega Constellation gold filled watch. Serial number 40386716. Case reference 3960851.1/1960077.1.

I've never see ln this specific model before and searches are proving useless.

Has anyone seen this model before and have any idea of what price range I should be aiming for to purchase?

See pictures. Any comments welcome.

Thanks
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Mark020 Mark020
Close sibling here: https://picclick.com/RARE-Vintage-Omega-Constellation-Quartz-Day-Date-Two-224006458610.html

I think the watch is legit. Pricing is not easy but I assume one in running condition with bracelet should be USD 750-1.000?

Hi, thanks for the reply. Yes that is very similar. I could probably get the one in my original post for around 500usd.

I have noticed that the crown does not have the omega logo on it. Could this be a replacement or worn down? See image.

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Hi, thanks for the reply. Yes that is very similar. I could probably get the one in my original post for around 500usd.

I have noticed that the crown does not have the omega logo on it. Could this be a replacement or worn down? See image.

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The crown is a feature of this watch.
If you don't know what you're buying you should step back and do a bit more research.
 
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I get why the seller felt the need to put something there, but it's stupid not putting a plastic wrapper piece instead, you can already see the particles from paper on the movement
 
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kaplan kaplan
I get why the seller felt the need to put something there, but it's stupid not putting a plastic wrapper piece instead, you can already see the particles from paper on the movement

Would you say 500usd is a fair price?
 
kaplan
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It is a fair price if you like the model, it’s just that there are so many other models in that range, and mechanicals are more easily fixable
 
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Gold-filled quartz watch, wouldn't pay anywhere near $500, even if it is an Omega.
 
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Yeah I think it’s a watch you need to understand and have a desire for. Personally if I was offered it for 300 I wouldn’t buy it.
 
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X350 XJR X350 XJR
Gold-filled quartz watch, wouldn't pay anywhere near $500, even if it is an Omega.
Davidt Davidt
Yeah I think it’s a watch you need to understand and have a desire for. Personally if I was offered it for 300 I wouldn’t buy it.
kaplan kaplan
It is a fair price if you like the model, it’s just that there are so many other models in that range, and mechanicals are more easily fixable

Thanks everyone. This has given me a better perspective. I'm going to spend more time researching as I feel I was being impulsive.
 
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