This is an Omega Constellation Automatic. Under the 6 o'clock position it says OM Swiss Made OM. As far as I recall my father bought this in the late 70's or early 80's. I had it serviced and some parts were replaced in Aug. 2012. It runs fine. I would consider it in good condition for a watch that my father wore on a regular basis. The crystal has some scratches but no chips on the edges. The case and bracelet do not have any gouges but do show marks from daily wear. I have the box and two links. I do not have any paperwork. I am looking for any help with identifying this watch and a value to put on it.
That sucker has a LOT of solid gold in it! The OM on either side of SWISS MADE means the dial is solid gold, and I don't know of any Constellation made with a solid gold dial that wasn't in a solid gold case. If the bracelet is solid gold too you've got over $4k in scrap value alone. That watch is from the early 70's and a very cool heirloom.
I was told by the shop that I dealt with for the cleaning and repair that retail would be $15.000 to $17,000 and insurance value would be $10,000 Early 70's could be correct. My father worked for IBM in Japan from 1973 to 1976. I remember him wearing it when we moved to Calif. in 1976.
Yeah...... that's WAY high - but nothing we have seen before from shops that do the service. Makes it easier to swallow a repair bill of several hundred dollars.
Plus shops often screw them up by polishing the exterior, Which, greatly reduces the collector value. That in turn makes it harder to sell and a cheaper sales price.
Non gold versions of this watch sell for $500 to $800. I'd say to have someone weigh the case after removing the movement, multiply that figure by 75% and then by $1,650 per oz. That should get you close to gold content. Add $500 and you'll be close to the fair market value. This is not a rare watch and unfortunately, the cal. 1001 movement is not considered one of Omega's best. gatorcpa
Cool watch, but yea the $15,000-$17,000 is for a modern or desirable gold Omega. A top end grail watch like a Constellation Grand Luxe on full brick bracelet isn't even that much and its one of the most desirable gold Omegas ever made