Hi All, As some of you may know, I have been itching to get one of these Constellation from the 60's and found this one that I am excited about: http://www.finertimes.com/asp/watches/buyitnow.asp?Where=(Ref='rxvi0447')&Step=1 Price aside, there are a few attributes I like about this watch but a big question I have is the medallion, what is going on there? Another one one that I have been checking on closely is this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171185847547?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network I am not sure if I am ready for gold yet but this one makes it really enticing. In any case, would love to hear the experts weight in. Thanks!
The first one is all original but you have to make sure the hour markers are black onyx inserts, not black painted The second one is ok with newer replacement crown .
Agreed. I can't see the serial number on the movement to see if this is early enough to be an onyx or painted dial. Dial is very nice, but so is the price. There was just an identical watch in "barn find" condition with an original box, that sold for less than half this price: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Automatic-Chronometer-Constellation-Pie-Pan-Offically-Certified-/121228831146Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network The second watch is a put-together or Frankenwatch. The case reference is marked 167.005/6, which is correct for a non-date Constellation with the cal. 551 movement. This movement is a cal. 561 (with date). So something is wrong there. That being said, assuming that the dial is 18K as listed, it's quite a nice watch. I would say that given the above mentioned issues, it's very close to the high end value right now. Hope this helps, gatorcpa
here's a 168.005 pawn shop special, and serviced. The Dog legs and onyx aren't my thing so get confirm from someone else. http://www.ebay.com/itm/190999178495Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
Any thoughts on this one? http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-VINTA...819785220?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item485e4d8a04Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
Well, it's obviously a replacement crown. A 20 million serial number corresponds to 1963. Didn't Omega switch to the 6 digit reference numbers then? This one has the 5 digit 14.902 so wait for more opinions.
I think it's OK. The reference number has "-62", which means the case was produced in 1962. Movement is indeed from 1963. Close enough for government work. The change from 5 to 6 digit reference codes was a running change that started as early as 1960 for some models. Since the 14902 and 168.005 were equivalent, I'm sure Omega used the remaining stock of casebacks before getting the new ones in production, since there really was no difference between the two. Hope this helps, gatorcpa
Small detail: Do not expect the case to be 38mm without the crown like stated in the description. It will be 34mm.
The second one made $3272 ?? http://www.ebay.com/itm/171185847547Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network