Buying a solid 18k gold Constellation

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Hi
I'm looking for a nice gold Constellation as a dresswatch, and have found one that looked interesting.

But I need some input if the watch looks okay.

Here it is (price $3000):
 
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It looks all correct, light patina on the dial consistent with the age of the watch and wear on the case, nice sharp edges, not polished to death.
 
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Thank you for your response.
Yes the edges looked almost too perfect, was a bit afraid it was fake. I don't mind scratches on the case or patina on the dial.

Will be my 2nd Constellation, need to have a golden one to complement my steel Constellation 😀
 
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Might be the picture, but is it possible that the 1 o clock lug is bent inwards?

Crown is incorrect, but it's possible to find replacements. That alone wouldnt deter me from this watch.

The dial is a matter of taste, I suppose. Personally, I'd mind the spotting on a piece that's otherwise in such a good condition.
 
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Unless gold prices have just completely shot through the roof I personally think that it is a bit too pricey, but it looks to be a good example. The service crown can be easily remedied.
 
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MtV MtV
Might be the picture, but is it possible that the 1 o clock lug is bent inwards?

Crown is incorrect, but it's possible to find replacements. That alone wouldnt deter me from this watch.

The dial is a matter of taste, I suppose. Personally, I'd mind the spotting on a piece that's otherwise in such a good condition.

Thank you for your observations.
Good catch about the bent lug, I did not notice that.
That would annoy me, and I guess it is not so easy to correct.

About the price, I'm having a hard time finding a 18k gold Constellation without date for under $3000. At least on Chrono24.
 
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The lug does look bent but only in the one pic - worth confirming with the seller before you decide against the watch for this reason. ( if it is bent I’d pass on it)
The dial is spotted but I have a dogleg dome dial with similar patina and you can genuinely only see the bubbling in photos or with a loupe.
I like the OP watch and I don’t think $3,000 is expensive for an 18k no-date dogleg. ( I’d expect €3,000 or even £3,000)

couple of interesting things about this watch:
It’s a 167.005-62 case, so must have been one of the first of the new numbers made and a bit of a transitional as ‘regular’ new-numbered cases didn’t have a date code.
I’d expect the vertical cross-hair to be almost hard up against the L on a dome dial but this one is touching the E ( even pie-pans don’t normally actually touch the E) but the dial looks correct otherwise - the exception that proves the rule.
 
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Thank you for the very detailed response.
I'm learning a lot and find it very interesting.

I'll contact the seller and see what he answers about the bent lug.
 
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Even though Chrono prices are typically inflated, I agree with the comments about the value - 3000$ for a dogleg 18k with sharp edges is good.
 
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Even though Chrono prices are typically inflated, I agree with the comments about the value - 3000$ for a dogleg 18k with sharp edges is good.

Is Chrono24 better to be avoided when looking for vintage Omegas?
Any sites you would recomend?
 
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Is Chrono24 better to be avoided when looking for vintage Omegas?
Any sites you would recomend?

I wouldn't say you need to avoid it. It has a wide offering and I've done a couple of transactions there that went smoothly. It's just that it has a lot of offering of people listing their watch at an insane price, hoping to be picked up at some point. Before reaching an agreement I would try to look for comparable watches having been sold here at OF for instance.