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Help, can you identify this old Omega Constellation?

  1. Maximus84 Sep 25, 2014

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    Morning all,

    I am hoping your collective expertise may help my identify an Omega Constellation I have in my possession.

    The watch is a quartz, and was my grandfathers. I know it is at least 20 years old but I have no boxes/documentation for it. I have a feeling the bracelet is not original, as it is an expandable and has no Omega markings on it.

    It was refurbed/restored about 8 years by Omega, but alas, we have no paperwork for it (my wife sent it off as a surprise birthday present and several house moves since have meant there is no paper trail).

    I cannot get the caseback off to find a serial number etc, therefore I am hoping the pics below may be enough for someone to identify what model it is, how rare/collectible it may or may not be, and any other information that may be relevant.

    I look forward to any and all comments.

    Many thanks,

    Max

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  2. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Sep 25, 2014

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    This is the closest I get without knowing what is the exact reference (inside case back)
    ConstellationElectronic

    Gents' leather strap

    Dimensions: Ø36 mm
    Reference
    ST 196.0062
    International collection
    1976 - 1979
    Movement
    Type: Quartz electronic analogic
    Caliber number: 1310
    Created in 1973
    8 jewels
    Central sweep-second hand
    Functions
    Day-date
    Case
    Stainless steel
    Case back
    Press-in
    Dial
    Different types available, with "index" hour markers and luminous "stick" hands
    Crystal
    Mineral
    Bracelet
    Leather
    Water resistance
    30 meters​

    [​IMG]

     
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  3. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Sep 25, 2014

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    It is not rare and not collectible (almost all Omega quartz are not).
     
  4. Maximus84 Sep 25, 2014

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    Thank you! That looks like the one! That reference number does seem to ring a bell for some reason (may have seen it on some paperwork since lost). I guess I was right about the bracelet then!

    As mentioned, its a bit of an heirloom and as such has way more sentimental value than monetary so I'm not bothered about it being a collectors item or anything, but it's good. To know a bit more about it! Cheers!
     
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  5. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Sep 25, 2014

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    Glad it helped. Totally agree, heirloom must be cherished far about its economic value.
     
  6. Maximus84 May 30, 2015

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    Hi all,

    I am now looking for a replacement strap for the above watch. I want to switch it out of the expandable metal bracelet and put it on leather so it's not only closer to original but slightly dressier.

    I'll probably be looking for leather alligator in either black or dark brown. Measuring the lugs it appears to be 21mm. Anyone have any suggestions for strap options? Not looking at going OEM. Just a decent aftermarket that looks true to the original look.

    Many thanks.
     
  7. lillatroll May 30, 2015

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    I just bought one of these, that looks very similar but the refrence number is 196.060 the lugs are 20mm on mine. I am looking forward to getting it.
     
  8. Maximus84 May 30, 2015

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    I just measured it with a tape measure and it looks like 21mm so hardly a conclusive measurement!

    Congrats on your purchase!
     
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  9. lillatroll May 30, 2015

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    Mine is a little bigger in diameter, 38, as I say I haven't got it yet, I just saw the pictures on ebay and noticed they had put a 20mm strap on it.