Advice on choosing a Constellation please

[Behringer]

Hello all!

I am still looking for my first vintage Omega. I have moved from ch24 to ebay as many of you suggested and I its true that the price is much better. In any case I have decided to go for a more conservative budget (300$-800$) for my first one and I have these options. Could you please give me your opinion about them? Thank you very much!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2856613861...uid=otjur4a1qa6&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I love the pattern of the dial on this one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3555253584...uid=otjur4a1qa6&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2564255831...uid=otjur4a1qa6&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Thank you very much!!

 

[Peemacgee]

Pictures not just links please @Behringer

 

[gbesq]

I'm not a C case guy, so I'll leave the comments to our resident experts on those. What I will say is that it's very likely that all three of these watches will need servicing so I would budget another $300-$500, and possibly more if movement parts are required, in addition to the purchase price.

 

[theluckyluke]

Perhaps check out the private sales section. @kaplan has various for sale usually.

 

[Behringer]

Thank you all for your answers . @theluckyluke could you please tell me where can I find that private sales section? I am quite new on this and I couldnt find it in the forum.

Also, a friend of mine send me this piece. I know its not a constellation but may works as first experience buying vintage Omega at Ebay, no? My reasoning is that is quartz so I guess that it wouldn't require an expensive servicing, the watch I guess is polished because is super shiny but honestly I don't mind that If its still preserving the gold plate and price-wise, seems fair no? Specially, taking in consideration I spent 315 € in the snoopy moonphase XD

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4048535995...uid=otjur4a1qa6&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY




Thanks!

Edited: Apr 21, 2024

 

[theluckyluke]

Here:
https://omegaforums.net/forums/private-watch-sales/

 

[theluckyluke]

I would recommend saving a bit more and putting this into a mechanical movement. You have various entry level pieces around or slightly above this price, with much more attractive designs in my opinion.

Browse the forum a bit and you will get some inspiration. Watches from the 50s and 60s are splendid and some of the designs are very attractive. I would rather go for these than an entry level polished quartz.

 

[gbesq]

theluckyluke

I would recommend saving a bit more and putting this into a mechanical movement. You have various entry level pieces around or slightly above this price, with much more attractive designs in my opinion.

Browse the forum a bit and you will get some inspiration. Watches from the 50s and 60s are splendid and some of the designs are very attractive. I would rather go for these than an entry level polished quartz.

Agreed. Save a little more and buy a vintage Omega with a mechanical movement instead of quartz. And avoid gold plated watches. Gold capped is fine, but not gold plated.

 

[Aroxx]

Here’s a caliber 751 C-case going on eBay in about 6 hours. Good idea to follow this vintage recommendations thread as well for ideas and vetted watches.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/rec...-not-for-inquiries.1790/page-479#post-2334929

 

[Behringer]

Aroxx

Here’s a caliber 751 C-case going on eBay in about 6 hours. Good idea to follow this vintage recommendations thread as well for ideas and vetted watches.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/rec...-not-for-inquiries.1790/page-479#post-2334929

Thank you!!

 

[SOG53]

Good reliable seller deals in estate finds.

 

[kfranzk]

theluckyluke

Perhaps check out the private sales section. @kaplan has various for sale usually.

Hallo friends,
where do I find 'private sales'???
Is it a secret part of this forum?
I dont see it anywhere.
Or am I underprivileged?
Konrad

 

[Behringer]

Hey @kfranzk check it here: https://omegaforums.net/forums/private-watch-sales/

Best

 

[SOG53]

Scroll down!!! Can’t miss it.