Advice on potential constellation purchase

[Obfromsenatobie]

I haven't been able to see the movement yet but I was hoping for some advice from what he's let me view so far. The price he is asking is absurdly cheap so I want to cover all bases. Thanks guys

 

[Nepomuceño]

I mean it depends on the asking price.

 

[Foo2rama]

Gold plating is worn away on a lot of the watch.
I’d pass it will look like junk in person.

 

[ConElPueblo]

I like it.

I am pretty sure that what looks like worn gold plating is due to polishing/wear and some build-up of grime.

Not a perfect specimen, but a lovely dial.

 

[Shabbaz]

What's absurdly cheap?

 

[Maskelyne]

This one is gold capped as I see it.

 

[Yomega]

ConElPueblo is right. Look at the first photo. It is just the polished gold reflecting the light. The original eliptical brushing is gone but the dial is stunning and original factory finish! Hands seem right too. Not sure about the crystal. Photos of the movement and inside caseback should be demanded. Oh and fake omega strap with crocodile printing

 

[Obfromsenatobie]

He wants 450 for it

 

[ConElPueblo]

Euro? Canadian dollars?

US$450 is about right for one of these.

 

[Obfromsenatobie]

Ha... Def not the deal I thought it was upon further research. I just bought my first omega and have fallen in love them so I'll probably still go for it if the price is right.


What would be fair for you guys considering the movement is correct?

 

[Obfromsenatobie]

ConElPueblo

Euro? Canadian dollars?

US$450 is about right for one of these.

Yes american

 

[Skipper_S]

Ask for movement photos and case back and clearer dial photos and post here so experts like @ConElPueblo can evaluate

 

[ConElPueblo]

O Obfromsenatobie

Ha... Def not the deal I thought it was upon further research. I just bought my first omega and have fallen in love them so I'll probably still go for it if the price is right.


What would be fair for you guys considering the movement is correct?

The movement is most likely correct, what you should be aware of is the condition; if it needs a lot of work, repair and servicing could be expensive. Make sure that there isn't any loss of gold capping on the case (most often on the lugs where wear is worst) as that will be much more of a deal breaker than a poor movement - cosmetics is the most important issue.

 

[Shabbaz]

O Obfromsenatobie

He wants 450 for it

Indeed that's cheap. Unless the case and movement are shot to hell... Pictures are'nt the best to say the least. But the dial looks lovely. No guts no glory! Or no glory...