Advice on Constellation Quartz 196.0014

jcvd75 · Dec 26, 2025

Hi everyone, first post here. I would like to buy a Omega Constellation Quartz 196.0014, asking price is 1500$. In good condition, cal beta 21. What do you think please ?
Thank you so much.
~Mary

Fatcat · Dec 26, 2025

Nice piece, price is not bad but take care , the Beta 21 is a nightmare to repair due to part shortage and also people with knowledge if they broke prepare to pay 1k to repair it, but nice piece.

jcvd75 · Dec 26, 2025

Fatcat
Nice piece, price is not bad but take care , the Beta 21 is a nightmare to repair due to part shortage and also people with knowledge if they broke prepare to pay 1k to repair it, but nice piece.

Thank you for your fast answer 🙏🏽

Spruce · Dec 26, 2025

If you’re looking for a vintage Electronic or quartz Omega, have a look at calibre f300 watches which are generally less expensive although repairs cost around £300-350.

webvan · Dec 29, 2025

I got the same model in 2009 if memory serves, it was "cheaper" at the time of course ;-) A stylish watch. The date quick change is a nightmare to operate though, you have to push in the crown and turn it at the same time if memory serves.
It looks like it's missing the seal? They tended to gunk up, mine had and at the time I'd been able to get one on Cousins but that's no longer possible sadly.
I'll have to put a fresh battery at some point.

Advice on Constellation Quartz 196.0014

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