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Constellation. Is everything original and how much should I pay?

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Hi, I'm new to vintage Omegas, I found this constellation on eBay and wanted to purchase it. I found it on the omega vintage database https://www.omegawatches.com/it/planet-omega/heritage/vintage-details/20554/ and it looks original to me, but I would like to hear the opinion of someone more experienced. If it is all original what should i pay for it?
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TexOmega
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Please look and compare again.

I’m seeing, and better pix would help a bunch, a small “a” in automatic which is always a no-no.

And a pointed “A” in Omega.

Just for starters.

If you want an original, do not buy this one.
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ItMatt
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Thank you for pointing that out! I'll definitely not buy. Do you think I should share the picture in the fake Omega thread?
 
Peemacgee
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These Connies were a departure from the usual fonts at the time.
It could be correct.
Better pics required though to be certain.
 
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Peemacgee Peemacgee
These Connies were a departure from the usual fonts at the time.
It could be correct.
Better pics required though to be certain.
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This is the best picture of the dial I can get
 
Peemacgee
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I'm not into this style of Connie but all looks correct to me
The case looks to have some polishing as I think the lugs should have a better defined bevel
There is evidence of rotor rub on the case back so will require a service

hope that helps
from Desmond's blog
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ItMatt ItMatt
If it is all original what should i pay for it?
To give an idea another £200 on its current price is about as far as I would go.
 
ItMatt
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At what price do you think it would be a good buy?
 
Woodward
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I used to own one of these, not stainless steel though but gold-capped. Beautiful, elegant watch. Due to the compact cal. 712 it wears very low to the wrist.

And yes - the dial is correct. If I had a dollar for every time someone yelled "redial" when they saw it, I would be rich 😉

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Woodward Woodward
I used to own one of these, not stainless steel though but gold-capped. Beautiful, elegant watch. Due to the compact cal. 712 it wears very low to the wrist.

And yes - the dial is correct. If I had a dollar for every time someone yelled "redial" when they saw it, I would be rich 😉

Is that yours or a web-pic?(doesn’t look gold capped)
If yours - Do you recall what year / serial yours was @Woodward ?
OP’s is quite early.
Interesting to define the transition from curly N to straight N and no Ts for lume.
 
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Peemacgee Peemacgee
Is that yours or a web-pic?(doesn’t look gold capped)
If yours - Do you recall what year / serial yours was @Woodward ?
OP’s is quite early.
Interesting to define the transition from curly N to straight N and no Ts for lume.

It is the actual watch that used to belong to me. I sold it less than a year ago.
I haven´t got the actual serial number but i made a note that the watch was from 1971, so it must have been around 33 millions.

Here´s another picture:
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TexOmega
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TexOmega TexOmega
Please look and compare again.

I’m seeing, and better pix would help a bunch, a small “a” in automatic which is always a no-no.

And a pointed “A” in Omega.

Just for starters.

If you want an original, do not buy this one.



My mistake.
 
Vercingetorix
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Edward53 Edward53
He must have been thinking of "the other place"...
This is the other place is from one of my favorite Twilight Zones.
 
Noddyman
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cicindela cicindela
Really???
Having seen others asking for valuations and being referred to eBay sold listings I thought this was the policy. Sorry my bad, guess I should read the rules myself.
 
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Noddyman Noddyman
Having seen others asking for valuations and being referred to eBay sold listings I thought this was the policy. Sorry my bad, guess I should read the rules myself.

This is one of the reasons why OF is great. It provides us with a point of reference with regards to watch prices. Same reason why sellers are not allowed to delete the listing or remove the pricing.
 
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