2 omega constellation C

Avoid the 168.029 - while the 18k white gold fluted bezel and the structured linen dial are generally nice features, this one shows what might be water damage to the dial. Right half is discolored, which will not clean up. Indices also show degradation from that, and there’s corrosion in the movement (regulator, screws of the case clamps). Not sure if the box has anything to do with this model, but that’s only a side not really. Seller fails to mention any of the flaws in the description, not the guy I’d wanna buy from.

The first one looks much better, but there are more pictures needed. From the sides and the inside, most of all. A similar (or even identical) configuration was offered here a few days ago as serviced for 700€ shipped.

Generally, these are relatively common refs, so if you put “Omega 168.029” (or any other ref of interest) in the eBay search and limit it to “sold articles” you’ll find what they’ve sold for in the last few month. Your best tool to find prices - maybe combined with the forum search here.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-cshape-connie-168-017-€700.131934/

Here’s the link - my bad, wasn’t serviced.

Found the first one, the 168.017. Looks very good, sharp case. No movement pictures - but the asking price of 1200€ is way of in my book. It’s not serviced, so 800€ maybe - but this is not a watch that’s in the quadruple digits. On the hunt, it’s often time or money that needs to be invested and I wouldn’t judge people for paying a premium to have the piece they want right away. How hefty a premium you are prepared to spend is your decision.

Not surprising though: C24 prices are significantly more expensive compared to open eBay auctions (or the classifieds here, at least more often than not).