My apologies if my comment triggered frustration, but even though that wasn’t my intention I stand behind it in so far as I don’t consider it an exaggeration.
My apologies if my comment triggered frustration, but even though that wasn’t my intention I stand behind it in so far as I don’t consider it an exaggeration. I didn’t mean that this is a price you can pick these up for any day of the week, but if I may just point you to two examples that were sold here very recently:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-constellation-c-case-ref-168-029-serviced-1-300.124274/
Serviced, WG bezel, brick bracelet, 1300$.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/fs-...rick-bracelet-nickel-grey-dial168-029.121876/
WH bezel, brick bracelet, equivalent of ~1000USD. Leaves 400$ for a service, which should be realistic.
Both examples aren’t perfect, but I like their condition and would absolutely wear them. Note that both have the grey dial, which personally I’d consider as more sought after than a regular white one.
These C Connies are beautiful pieces and I’m happy to have one in my collection, but they were produced in considerable numbers, so nice deals can be found with some patience. I’d say this is the right place for it. 😀
And if I may, a third example - this is mine. Also certainly not NOS, but I’d argue it’s in good nick, has a linen dial as a nice bonus and cost me ~1100$ serviced. Bought from a friendly member here.
....why these beat even Rolex in my opinion in terms of overall design (and of course movements)
Hi all,
Hope everyone is having a good Sunday. Wanted to circle back to this thread and show everyone what I ended up purchasing. I’m terrible at taking pictures, and only have my old iPhone to work with, so sorry for the poor shots. Definitely don’t do the dial justice. It is fantastic in the sun.
Anyway, ended up paying $1,100 for the gold capped example below. Came with receipts for a service ~6 months ago and a (hopefully) genuine gold plated Omega buckle. Keeping time at +4 second per day on my wrist per the Toolwatch app.
After sharing the first example with everyone, I realized that like 80% of these have the plating polished away on the tips of the lugs. This one seems to have escaped that fate fortunately, but does have a small nick on the lower right lug that looks to be from a sloppy strap change. Thanks for making me aware of the plating wear issue. This is my 2nd vintage piece (also have a 1948 Seamaster) and I’m very happy with it so far.
Considering they have been beating the oyster to death for the last 60 years....
@JwRosenthal interesting statement. Probably a subject for another thread - but I’m very interested why you think that’s the case. Better movements, dial design? The pie pan connies are a very different aesthetic to the rolex oyster which is less dressy. Anyway not disputing your opinion just like to read your take on it
Just in my opinion- Rolex has been pumping out different versions of the same design for the last 60+ years. Yes, they are all different in some way- and obviously it hasn’t hurt their sales in any way. But it just gets boring. I own 4 Rolex’s and love them all, they are all different- slightly, and for different purposes, but all variations on the theme. The Celinni line is about the only original product I can think of that they make.
Omega on the other hand is constantly reinventing design. Yes, they too have staples in their catalog that seldom change if at all (Speedmaster comes to mind) but if you were to lay out every distinct model (or revisions of a previous model) that Omega has produced in the last 60 years, next to ever model Rolex has made in the last 60 years- there is far more diversity and a clear desire to stay fresh and on the cutting edge of design (esthetic- not just engineering) in the Omega catalog.
Plating wear-through on the case
