Have been looking for this version of Omega Constellation for some time and just can't find one out there. Maybe I am looking in the wrong place. Any advice, help, any images or if you know someone looking to sell would be great. Marcus
Welcome Marcus, not exactly what you asked for but a lovely 168.017 is on the sales forum here right now https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-constellation-reference-st-168-017.34654/
welcome aboard the round cased Connies are lovely watches and the 168.018 is no exception there's a nice gold cap one on UK ebay at the moment lugs perhaps a little polished? -they look better in the other seller's pics fabulous dial http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Omega-vin...655527?hash=item33b01765e7:g:hHUAAOSwUV9Wm5F7Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network if it's the round cased Connies that you are after -there is also the 168.004 and 168.010 here's a pic of my latest .010
Yes, my preference is for the round cases. The 168.018 I am looking for have later hands and hour markers as in the pic below. I think the combination of black strap and stainless steel or white gold case is a classy look. I would like to invest in a white gold version if I can find one but would a v.good SS version would be nice as my every day watch.
I spotted this on a wed search - called a 18k solid gold but the info on the back cover says 14k. Any comments, price seems high? Omega Constelllation 18 Karat solid gold. Men's wristwatch Caliber 564 mint movement. Runs fine. Chronemter officially certifed adjusted 5 posiitons and temperture. 24 jewels. Near mint codition allover. Smooth and shigny case. Screwback with good condition observatory on back. Price: 1,950.00 EUR General condition: Mint Issues: Slightly irregularities on dial, small scratch on back Watch specifics Brand: Omega Gender: Men's Model / Reference / Caliber: Caliber 564 Case material: Solid 18 karat gold Movement: Automatic Year of Manufacture: 1920's to 1970's Diameter: 35 mm B & P: Not included Last serviced: Unknown Mechanical condition: Runs (not timed) Functions: Time- 3 hands, Date at 6
good gold Connies are hard to come by -and fetch a decent price expect to pay around 3000 euros for a good 18K version (even dome dials which are said to be less desirable than pie-pans) white gold Connies are even more difficult to find and very desirable I quite like the 'blocky' indices and the later style hands of the watch above -but these tend to be on the 'tipping point' of collectors on this forum who seem to prefer the more classic styles (which should mean less competition for them) the watch you've posted above looks a nice watch but the case has seen some polishing -so couldn't be described as mint -the case has been polished round -compare it to the edges of the previous image of the SS one you posted this is a common fault with gold cased watches as the softer material is easier to over-polish the movement looks a little grubby and there are signs of rubbing on the case back from the rotor I'd like to see better pics of the dial to be sure it's all okay -although I think the angle of the pics is distorting the lettering -and as you say 14k not 18k gold not wishing to labour a point - but the 168.010 also can come with a 564 and later style hands -and the bonus is the hidden crown here's my rose gold cap version a lovely watch -it wears really well -only fault is some bubbling on the dial unfortunately (which isn't noticeable on the wrist -fortunately)
Don't get me wrong, I like the more classic style Connies. They are in the blood, sort of, both my grand father and father had/have worn their pie-pans from new bought back in the 60's. Always admired them growing up. I like the idea of less competition for the later styles. Added larger images of the watch. Yes, that is a very nice watch and like the hidden crown feature.
Anyone seen this watch. Is the date magnification and omega symbol correct or do you think it is newer replacement. He is looking 1500stg seems good price.