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Anyone have insight on vintage Constellation watch box

  1. Waynepjr Mar 7, 2014

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    I have asked a few members and am now going to open this one up to everyone. I have come into possession of a very early Constellation watch box and am trying to get more information on it. Vintage pictures or ads would be great if anyone as seen them. It has been confirmed to me by one Omega dealer that this box is in fact mid 50's early Constellation and very rare and he only delivered less then a handful. Have contacted the Omega museum but no response as of yet. Will update when I do get information from them.

    Wayne
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  2. Northernman Lemaniac Mar 7, 2014

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    I guess Desmond mondodec is going to be "your man" on this?
    As far as I have seen around there is even earlier versions of boxes out there, but mid 1950s may be right. However I am no expert on these.
     
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  3. Waynepjr Mar 7, 2014

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    Desmond has not even seen this one, first guy I went to.

    Wayne
     
  4. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Mar 7, 2014

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    It seems there are many variations of Constellation boxes of 50's. Even each country (Swiss, UK,US, South America, French, Portugal etc) has different distinctive models. Top of the line Deluxe and Grand Luxe highest option used silver box rather than red box.
     
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  5. Waynepjr Mar 7, 2014

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    I have watch and original papers that came with the box and it was purchased in Chicago 1959.
     
  6. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Mar 7, 2014

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    Care to share the pictures?
     
  7. Barking mad Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Mar 7, 2014

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    What do they say "Pics or it didn't happen":D
     
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  8. Waynepjr Mar 7, 2014

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    Ask and you shall.....
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  9. Barking mad Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Mar 7, 2014

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    I guess your not Herb?:) But where's the box?
     
  10. Waynepjr Mar 7, 2014

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    Nope, and I don't think he retired from the tire department either. Box is at the top of the page.
     
  11. Barking mad Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Mar 7, 2014

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    DOH::facepalm2:: Nice watch.
     
  12. Waynepjr Mar 7, 2014

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    Quite alright, I do that all the time. LOL! Thanks. Trying to find out more about the box before I post it all for sale.

    Wayne
     
  13. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Mar 8, 2014

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    Nice 2852, with uncommon arabic 12,3,6,9 markers. :thumbsup:. You should have no problem to sell it here.
     
  14. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Mar 8, 2014

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    Watch is US market for sure (see "OXG" on movement and "Swiss" on dial). I suspect box is as well.

    That's why it doesn't look like the classic red Constellation box we see so often.
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  15. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Mar 17, 2014

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  16. Waynepjr Mar 17, 2014

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    Insert is missing yes, but as I list all my stuff on eBay on the high side. I NEVER auction anything. You can always go down, never UP!! I have it at best offer...... Make me a reasonable offer and you might be surprised.

    Wayne
     
  17. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Mar 17, 2014

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    You don't want my offer. Trust me on this.
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  18. Waynepjr Mar 17, 2014

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    IMO the box and papers add $200 to $300 to the value..... I seem to think come to mind so I would put your offer at $50-$100 maybe.
    Wayne
     
  19. Hijak Mar 18, 2014

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    I think you're going to find out how alone you are in that opinion!:eek:
     
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  20. Waynepjr Mar 18, 2014

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    That was the quote I was give by GatorCPA, not MY valuation of the addition of the watch and papers. That came from a conversation he and I had, let me clarify.