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Help identifying an octagonal Omega De Ville

malique
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Hello there! I’m a complete novice when it comes to watches, but I have been a fan of vintage Omega watches for a long while (and thus I am glad to be a new member of your forum!). After one and a half years of searching, I found an Omega De Ville at a jeweler close to me. It supposedly has a 14k solid golden case and sapphire glass. However, I can’t seem to find the watch in the OVDB, which made me question its authenticity. Tomorrow, I’ll call up the (rather well known) jeweler, to ask him about the serial number and some pictures of the internals. But until that, is there anyone here that can tell me what type of Omega watch this is?
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Thanks in advance 😀
 
malique
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I am about to call the jeweler. In the case the above mentioned specs are correct (Genuine Omega, no re-dial, 14k solid case, saphire glass, quarz powered movement), what would a fair price be?
 
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malique malique
I am about to call the jeweler. In the case the above mentioned specs are correct (Genuine Omega, no re-dial, 14k solid case, saphire glass, quarz powered movement), what would a fair price be?
The value is just the scrap value for 14k Gold. Quartz Omegas from this time aren't in high demand. Don't think it's worth more than 300$
 
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The value is just the scrap value for 14k Gold. Quartz Omegas from this time aren't in high demand. Don't think it's worth more than 300$
Auch... They ask €1000. However, when looking up similar models (similar movement + 14k case) they go for around €900. Are they really supposed to be only +-$300?
 
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They are asking 900. Sadly, the quartz Omega era is not a bright spot in their history. Not much love for them...yet.
 
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-Cons...087162?hash=item1a8b97213a:g:ld8AAOSwdEhdCUes
Ebay search: OMEGA Constellation Quartz Chronometer 14K Gold & Steel Wrist Watch, Head Only

I realize this isn't solid gold but this watch didn't sell for $275 and was relisted and sold for $200 with only 2 bids. The watch you are looking at is interesting, but not highly valuable. Paying an extra $100 for solid gold seems reasonable. It's your money, if you really want it pay €900. Just remember you can get a whole lot more watch for that same price.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-Cons...087162?hash=item1a8b97213a:g:ld8AAOSwdEhdCUes

I realize this isn't solid gold but this watch didn't sell for $275 and was relisted and sold for $200 with only 2 bids. The watch you are looking at is interesting, but not highly valuable. Paying an extra $100 for solid gold seems reasonable. It's your money, if you really want it pay €900. Just remember you can get a whole lot more watch for that same price.

Ahh, again, bitter pill to swallow. But indeed, judging from the overall sentiment, I reckon the price of €1000 is much too high. I did receive pictures of the movement and cap (albeit very low quality ones).
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Slight damage on the case back upper right portion. Also if you really like a watch and never plan to sell it does it really matter what you pay. Also spend some time and find more examples like the one I found and use them to counter the sellers price.
 
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Auch... They ask €1000. However, when looking up similar models (similar movement + 14k case) they go for around €900. Are they really supposed to be only +-$300?
Do they go for 900€ or do dealers ask 900? Not the same.
 
malique
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Do they go for 900€ or do dealers ask 900? Not the same.
Fair point. My jeweler asks for €1000, online similar models are listed for €900.
 
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Listing/asking prices are often very different than value/sales prices. In this case the watch in question is only worth a fraction of the listing/asking prices.
 
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Listing/asking prices are often very different than value/sales prices. In this case the watch in question is only worth a fraction of the listing/asking prices.
Great point. I’m not even an Omega owner yet, but I’ve already learnt a ton from this forum! Would have probably paid the full €1000 if it wasn’t for the advice in this thread. From the information I’ve come across I estimate a fair price to lie between the €350-€550. Am I way off with the estimate?
 
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