Any advice on worth or how to sell Gold Constallation watch

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Geoffj

·Aug 31, 2019

Hi

Sorry to create a newbie post - in know nothing about vintage watches.

We bought an Omega mens Gold Quartz Constellation Watch in 1993 (used). I wore it for many years, but it has sat in the cupboard for at least 5 years. I might as well work out how much it is worth and sell it. Any advice is welcome. I live in London-UK.

Inside the case it is marked 9ct 191.8649 and the buckle is marked 391.8649.

There was already some minor damage to the strap when purchased in 1993 and I have managed to damage it further. I have read this forum and tried to provide the pictures that seem to be called for.

Searching the web indicates that it is from 1977.

The time adjuster works fine- the battery is clearly dead, but I feel sure that the watch will work when a new battery is fitted.
Geoff

 

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Geoffj

·Aug 31, 2019

Just realised that you might like two more photos

 

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JimInOz

·Aug 31, 2019·Melbourne Australia

For the watch to be worth anything at all, you need to fit a new battery to ensure it will operate.

The complete package, even thought the dial and hands are in good nick, is let down by the poor condition of the integrated bracelet.

Then, as it's a 9ct case and bracelet on a watch of no real collector value, you would be best scrapping the case/bracelet and selling the movement/dial/hands on eBay.

 

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padders

·Aug 31, 2019·Oooo subtitles!

Tough love incoming, hope I don’t cause offence...

Don’t be quite so confident you can get that working. There are very few parts for the 70s quartz movements. That aside with the damage it is likely worth scrap melt value only. It’s a poor example of a not hugely desirable out in fashion watch which might not run. It will have fans but they are a tiny subset of the collector world. If you have come here to sell it be prepared for disappointment.

If you want to spend an arm and a leg to fix the bracelet, STS can do it. They may be able to sort the movement too but that’s not certain. Even so it’ll never be worth a lot more than scrap.

 

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Geoffj

·Aug 31, 2019

Both comments are useful thanks - I will get a battery fitted and report if it works and also check out the Ebay option for the movement.
Thanks

 

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padders

·Aug 31, 2019·Oooo subtitles!

The movement is a major hurdle, get that working then it has a life as a watch. As I say the bracelet can be fixed but it wont be cheap. If you are ultimately looking to sell just be careful you don’t throw more into it that can realistically be recouped.

 

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w154

·Aug 31, 2019

If you’re selling and have no attachment I’m sure the best is to sell for scrap (and maybe sell the movement and dial on eBay if you can be bothered). Gold is very high at the moment so you might do alright. If you have some kitchen scales can you tell us how much it weighs ?

And if you’re in London you have good access to the best scrap rates in the country. Hatton Garden Metals would be a good example.

https://www.hattongardenmetals.com/scrap-gold-prices.aspx

Although actually my old local bullion dealer in Birmingham seems to be £0.30 more per gram at the moment. I think you’ll find competitive rates in that neighborhood anyway.

 

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Geoffj

·Aug 31, 2019

w154

If you’re selling and have no attachment I’m sure the best is to sell for scrap (and maybe sell the movement and dial on eBay if you can be bothered). Gold is very high at the moment so you might do alright. If you have some kitchen scales can you tell us how much it weighs ?

Thanks - I would not know how to remove the movement.....
My kitchen scales indicate the weight is 60 gms +/- 1 gm (with movement and glass)

 

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padders

·Aug 31, 2019·Oooo subtitles!

Bank on there being 40-50g of 9K gold in it then. So it’s worth £600-700 as scrap maybe.

 

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Geoffj

·Aug 31, 2019

padders

Bank on there being 40-50g of 9K gold in it then. So it’s worth £600-700 as scrap maybe.

Gosh. I wou dlbe please with that. I see is the movement works before deciding to seek the scrap option.

 

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w154

·Aug 31, 2019

The movement, dial and crystal (assuming it’s not mineral glass) etc will be very light. If you’re 60 grams total I’m pretty sure you’ll be at least 50 grams gold. So figure on at least £700. If you do go that route then take everything out before going to a bullion dealer as they’ll tend to over-estimate movement weights. But be sure to go to somewhere in Hatton Garden rather than a high street dealer, unless they can also do more than £14.00/g for 9k.

 

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Geoffj

·Sep 5, 2019

padders

The movement is a major hurdle, get that working then it has a life as a watch. As I say the bracelet can be fixed but it wont be cheap. If you are ultimately looking to sell just be careful you don’t throw more into it that can realistically be recouped.

Sorry for the delay - a new battery has now been inserted. The movement appears to be working fine.

Do you think I best to sell it as scrap or is there a way to gain from the working movement and pefect glass. I can see that getting the strp repaired is high risk in terms of rewards.

 

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w154

·Sep 5, 2019

My feeling is with the damaged bracelet nobody would pay much over scrap for it. With a repaired strap you might get a bit more, but I’m guessing a perfect repair is almost impossible and would be pretty expensive. I’d personally take the movement out and sell it on eBay, and scrap the rest... but that’s only what I’d do !! Your mileage may vary 😀