Asking again for opinions on this watch that I want to buy the pictures are not the best quality but I will inspect it in person and I have some knowledge but I would like to hear some thoughts about its condition and if its worth it. The asking price is €510 and the watch is serviced recently and unpolished as I can see . I asked for an omega buckle and strap also.

 

Did you buy the other one?

https://omegaforums.net/threads/buying-my-first-vintage-omega-constellation.107635/

 

No I passed on it the condition was poor in my opinion

 

Dial has turned yellowish and a correct crown is $200 more.
Too expensive ?

 

If I am not mistaken some constellation models dont come with the decagonal crown , its signed anyway thats what matters the most for me

 

Some didn't come with decagonal crowns but the 168.005 did.
The condition of this one is below average, nicer ones are out there for slightly more.

 

Oh okay didnt know that thanks

 

The crown doesn't even look like the correct replacement crown. (Too big)

However, the wrong crown wouldn’t stop me buying a watch if it were a nice watch. (you would want it replaced with at least the correct replacement crown - which I think are only around €50 -because that one doesn’t seem to fit properly)

The case is pretty good but it has had a life and acquired a few scratches along the way, so not perfect by any means and you would have to see the dial in person to judge how degraded it is.
You would also need proof of a competent service as there are clear signs of rotor rub and you’d want that fixed.

if the dial were okay then, even unserviced, €510 would be pretty cheap for a dome dial dogleg Connie nowadays.
With a service it would be a bit of a bargain.
All depends on that dial.

Hope that helps.

 

Yeah it helps alot because I dont want to spend any money on something that is not worth it , as I said before the inspection in person is the most important because I will be able to see the slightest defects but the dial looks pretty clean to me. Thanks a lot for the advice

 

If there is proof of a recent service, the price is good in my opinion.

 

I dont think there is proof but service in Greece is fairly cheap anyway about 30€ to 50

 

I would pass. Better examples are out there.

 

But the question is at what price points ...

 

EUR 510 is a good price IMO

 

So shall I go for it?

 

Haha. That's all up to you!

If I would be at the beginning of my collectors 'career' I would have bought it at that price (probably). Now I'm looking for better examples and I'm willing to pay more.

Good luck!

 

Actually its my first vintage omega and I am on a pretty limited budget ..

 

Flaws like those on the dial and case of this watch are often more apparent in photos than on the wrist. If you are ok with the condition in person, it seems to be priced appropriately IMO. Seems like an honest piece and a quick polish of the crystal will help it a bit.

 

Are you set on a Constellation? If your budget is tight, you might be better off looking for a 1960s Seamaster in better condition for the money.

 

Not particularly but its the first kind of good example that I found and liked and I prefer buying the watch hand to hand so I can see it in person