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  1. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Feb 10, 2017

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    Many members are looking for a black dial connie
    For your perusal

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    http://www.clockmaker.com.au/w/k5509.html

    And a newsletter write up

    The pinnacle of your collection

    Here we have the kind of watch normally only found in the absolute finest and best London dealerships. If you’ve ever wondered what serious collectors buy – this is it. They don’t care about the cost; it’s all about the condition. The Omega Constellation from 1961 we have here is in exceptional condition; perfect case, perfect movement, perfect bracelet, perfect dial and hands. It really is 10/10 for a vintage watch.
    We’ll see a watch like this once a year, if we’re lucky. This isn’t even the stuff that appears in auctions; this is the stuff that Sotheby’s wants.

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    Looking through the Omega bible (Omega – A Journey Through Time), they only have the white gold version listed, but ours is exactly the same but in stainless steel. Trying to research this watch online shows just how rare and sought after it is – there is hardly any information on it apart from fans discussing the model on forums.

    Omega Constellation watches have been a symbol of luxury and prestige since the 1950s. They are synonymous with the art of horology, by combining a high-performance movement with an elegant and refined design. Originally created to celebrate Omega's first centenary in 1948, called the Centenary, they were not intended for continued production. However, they were so popular among the world's horology fans that the Constellation collection was produced.

    So whether you’re an Omega collector, a vintage watch collector, or someone who appreciates impeccably kept pieces of history, this is a no-brainer. You simply have to have this watch.
     
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  2. Peemacgee Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers Feb 10, 2017

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    "It really is 10/10 for a vintage watch.
    We’ll see a watch like this once a year, if we’re lucky."


    - and for only 3,400 of your Australian dollars

    nice find @STANDY

    okay I'll bite -I can't resist because that's an absolute belter!

    plausible but incorrect paint job
    no visible facets on the lugs
    '67/'68 movement (in a "61" watch)
    cal 561 in a no-date dial
    wrong crown
    modern 'BOR'
    need a side view to be sure about the veracity of the case - and there is none on the website

    chances are this watch has never been west of Macau.......

    definitely a 10/10 from me
     
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  3. Willem023 Feb 10, 2017

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    Well, lucky.....

    :whistling:

    Yep, it is.
     
  4. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Feb 10, 2017

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    The black dial non-date ones are significantly less common than the date ones - but only if the dial is not a refinish which this watch is. Here is one of mine:

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