- Posts
- 45
- Likes
- 19
timmy123
·Yes, that dial is also damaged. Just keep participating in the forum and look through the WRUW thread. You will see plenty of vintage watches with great dials.
Hoping to get a bit of feedback on this Omega Constellation
- Posts
- 24,261
- Likes
- 54,030
- Posts
- 45
- Likes
- 19
- Posts
- 1,206
- Likes
- 5,036
apsm100
··Noob taxpayerIts really not hard to find a more mint example. @hoipolloi has great ones. The dial on yours is damaged.
- Posts
- 1,502
- Likes
- 5,697
KingCrouchy
·I
And plenty of posters are in the business of tearing down so that they can low ball the unwitting. I’m positive this dial will go for a pretty penny on eBay. It s original and sharp.
- Posts
- 45
- Likes
- 19
timmy123
·I'm sorry if our honesty doesn't speak to you. Put it for sale at eBay starting price of 1 USD and see it fly.
- Posts
- 45
- Likes
- 19
timmy123
·Its really not hard to find a more mint example. @hoipolloi has great ones. The dial on yours is damaged.
- Posts
- 8,487
- Likes
- 60,623
TexOmega
·You didn’t need to...the wear is severe, with the worn section reaching nearly across the entire arc of the rotor. Far more that would be seen due to a flattened seal.
Hence, my initial post. No WM would let a 50-60 year old gasket slide, hence, a good chance of minimal maintenance over a long time, resulting in what we see, hence, expect hidden damage,too.
One does not always follow the other, but bet that way.
Intuitive hunches.
- Posts
- 6,308
- Likes
- 9,750
Peemacgee
··Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungersOr maybe some that have been photoshopped or refinished. I dare say not many photographed with the detail or magnification that I show.
I
And plenty of posters are in the business of tearing down so that they can low ball the unwitting. I’m positive this dial will go for a pretty penny on eBay. It s original and sharp.
I think this perhaps says more about about your frame of mind than the contributors to your thread.
You’ve been given generous and unbiased advice by some long-standing and knowledgeable members - as you requested (you didn’t mention that you might want to sell the watch)
For the record:
Your pictures are very good, which is why you were able to receive the advice you were given.
The dial looks correct but scruffy (thankfully, the ‘tropical-dial’ nonsense,
i.e. damage, hasn’t reached the Connie collecting world yet)
The case is quite sharp, which is important for a dogleg.
The movement needs servicing.
If you’re going to sell, it might be easier to just put the whole watch on eBay (described correctly of course) I’m sure someone would enjoy wearing it as it is.
- Posts
- 9,596
- Likes
- 27,705
ConElPueblo
·I'll echo the above sentiment.
Re. the photoshopping comment... Do you have seen anything suggesting that this is the case, @timmy123? There are a large number of well preserved 60's Omegas - I've had more than a few - and especially Constellations are fairly commonly seen with great looking dials. They are waterproof, well-built watches that to a large extent only were worn on special occasions and taken well care off, so this should come as no surprise. The orange-brown spotting on your dial would keep me away, as would the darkened parts around the pie-pan edge. The mismatched movement/case back is also a fairly off-putting detail. The missing black inlay in the hands could more easily be restored, I believe.
I hope it will end up with someone who appreciates it 👍
Re. the photoshopping comment... Do you have seen anything suggesting that this is the case, @timmy123? There are a large number of well preserved 60's Omegas - I've had more than a few - and especially Constellations are fairly commonly seen with great looking dials. They are waterproof, well-built watches that to a large extent only were worn on special occasions and taken well care off, so this should come as no surprise. The orange-brown spotting on your dial would keep me away, as would the darkened parts around the pie-pan edge. The mismatched movement/case back is also a fairly off-putting detail. The missing black inlay in the hands could more easily be restored, I believe.
I hope it will end up with someone who appreciates it 👍
- Posts
- 29,674
- Likes
- 76,836
Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerHence, my initial post. No WM would let a 50-60 year old gasket slide, hence, a good chance of minimal maintenance over a long time, resulting in what we see, hence, expect hidden damage,too.
One does not always follow the other, but bet that way.
Intuitive hunches.
Actually, there are a small number of collectors who get excited about the yellow plastic gasket, and want it left in the watch...
There are even collectors who value original spring bars, so the lack of a gasket change isn't always a sign that the watch hasn't been serviced.
- Posts
- 45
- Likes
- 19
timmy123
·Thank you everyone for the observations and recommendations. I apologize for being an ass earlier up the thread. I had too much wine last night and it affected my judgement...took things personally and misbehaved as a result.
- Posts
- 9,596
- Likes
- 27,705
ConElPueblo
·Thank you everyone for the observations and recommendations. I apologize for being an ass earlier up the thread. I had too much wine last night and it affected my judgement...took things personally and misbehaved as a result.
At least you stayed away from eBay - that's where the serious drunken accidents happen!
There are even collectors who value original spring bars, so the lack of a gasket change isn't always a sign that the watch hasn't been serviced.
I value the original spring bars on my 18K Certina DS-2 😁
- Posts
- 8,487
- Likes
- 60,623
TexOmega
·Actually, there are a small number of collectors who get excited about the yellow plastic gasket, and want it left in the watch...
There are even collectors who value original spring bars, so the lack of a gasket change isn't always a sign that the watch hasn't been serviced.
Yes, I can agree on this, generally, but in this particular case, with no way to handle it, or debrief the owner, and just my eyes as my guide, I'd have flags and would seek more info and/or discount it for the mystery it presents.
- Posts
- 29,674
- Likes
- 76,836
Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerYes, I can agree on this, generally, but in this particular case, with no way to handle it, or debrief the owner, and just my eyes as my guide, I'd have flags and would seek more info and/or discount it for the mystery it presents.
Clearly there’s no doubt the movement needs work...that was my pint in my first post...
- Posts
- 8,487
- Likes
- 60,623
- Posts
- 29,674
- Likes
- 76,836
- Posts
- 8,487
- Likes
- 60,623
- Posts
- 10,765
- Likes
- 52,880
Walrus
·I still like that dial, I know it’s not perfect but I love the shape
- Posts
- 328
- Likes
- 441
Benbradstock
·The damaged gasket shows that water resistance was compromised. This pattern on the dial looks consistent with condensation.
Condensation = water intrusion.
Remember that we are not sure whether the movement goes with the case or not. There could also be replacement plates in the movement that would have replaced damaged parts.
With a 55+ year old watch, anything is possible.
There is no way to know for sure.
gatorcpa
Man you’re good at this.
