Hi everyone I am hopeful someone may be able to provide some information on an Omega Constellations I inherited recently. The watch was my grandfathers and I believe was bought in England in the 60s or 70s although that is an educated guess. I also understand it was sent back to omega around 15 years ago to be serviced and it was at that point that I believe a new strap was added. I own the watch and it has great sentimental value so have no intention of selling although would be interested in any ball park estimates of value along with general model information. Many thanks in advance.
Nice case and dial 168.004 Cal 561 Need to see inside to determine the age but my guess would be mid 60s Definitely ditch the bracelet Value Ballpark £1000
Thank you for such a quick reply. Do you have any suggestions as to what would be an appropriate or more 'original' strap / bracelet?
Hello mate. Lovely old watch. Hope you don't mind me making a suggestion: Set up an avatar picture, introduce yourself and try not to look like 'you've not just popped your head in the door for 5 minutes never to be seen again'. Give it a go mate I'm sure you'll find it really beneficial. You'll find the experts will be very welcoming and helpful. You will not only have your questions answered, but you'll learn things about your watch that, at this stage of the game, you may not even be aware of.
Aw c'mon - it's a great watch - I couldn't resist Well now I've given him a rod and a net - the OP can go fishing OP Look at this web site -use the info I gave you and you can learn lots about your Connie http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1
Your welcome The forum is a group of collectors who have spent time (years) amassing knowledge We get a lot of (frequently abrupt) posts about "I've found this watch - what do you think?" And all too frequently looking for free advice with the intention of flipping it for profit The fishing reference is that we like folks to do a bit of digging for themselves Eg Google similar watches etc and try to assess what they have. It's an excellent way to begin learning about what a correct watch should look like if you intend to buy or start collecting. However, you said hello, told us a bit about your grandfather's watch - and that you've no intention of selling it. So stick around Get yourself an avatar Go to the web site I gave a link to And enjoy reading the posts on the forum I'm afraid this vintage Omega malarkey is addictive and can seriously damage your wallet BTW if it's a while since service get your grandfathers watch serviced by a specialist watch maker if you intend wearing it or you will damage the movement (and no polishing that case)
Thank you for the advice, I can imagine it's frustrating to be used as a valuation service. I had carried out some initial research myself first but in the absence of anything I could see marked on the watch like a date or serial number I wasn't really sure what else I could do to find more out about it other than ask the experts, AO thank you for helping with that. As I say, I was interested in the value (it's human nature to like to know these things) but I have no intention of selling, it has been passed down two generations already. Best wishes.