My first Omega Constellation! Antique store find

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Spartcom5

·Aug 31, 2021

I bought this today and am hoping I paid an okay price! I paid $550. Obviously it needs some TLC but I thought the price was okay due to the originality of the piece. Original crystal, crown, dial is beautiful, never polished, the bracelet is missing the clasp however. Is it possible to find a replacement? I have yet to get the back off but as soon as I do I will show you guys!!

 

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philips

·Aug 31, 2021

Excellent find at a good price. It is important that you NOT get the case polished. The case appears in original condition, the lug edges are sharp and the high-polished factory diamond-polished surfaces cannot be replicated on a buffing wheel. The factory diamond-polished surfaces are very distinct. It was Aurel Bacs of Phillips who discusses this briefly in one of his videos on vintage watches.

 

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gatorcpa

·Aug 31, 2021·ΩF InvestiGator

I think this should do the trick for you:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Omega-Watch-band-Clasp-Buckle-Cover-/304122472639

Not perfect, and there are a few more on eBay for more money.

gatorcpa

 

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Maganator

·Aug 31, 2021

That’s a great price and the watch seems to be in original condition.

Superb find! Enjoy

 

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Vanallard

·Aug 31, 2021

It’ll clean up very nicely... a bargain at that price. Well done! 👍

 

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Screwbacks

·Aug 31, 2021

👍 pretty rare find in that original condition. crystal is great with the logo.

 

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ApolloXVII

·Aug 31, 2021

Good catch..i never see a PiePan bought on that price..at least on eBay..😀

 

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Spartcom5

·Aug 31, 2021

Thank you all! This is definitely one of my bucket list Omega watches. I will 100% never have the case polished, I am very picky when it comes to polished cases. I hope to have movement pictures tomorrow. The watch is currently in running order as well but could obviously use a service.

 

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ConElPueblo

·Aug 31, 2021

Hell of a find! Congratulations 👍

 

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Caliber561

·Aug 31, 2021

gatorcpa

I think this should do the trick for you:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Omega-Watch-band-Clasp-Buckle-Cover-/304122472639

Not perfect, and there are a few more on eBay for more money.

gatorcpa

@ the OP, just a heads-up, the remaining gold plating will have to be removed for that clasp to fit in with the rest of the bracelet. Excellent find though! Certainly a steal at $550.

 

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jaguar11

·Sep 1, 2021

Nice catch indeed!!!!!

 

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MtV

·Sep 1, 2021

At 550$, I’d have expected the dial to be ruined. What a bargain, you did great there - congrats!

 

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cristos71

·Sep 1, 2021

Good find and they are still out there to be found that's for sure 😀

 

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Faz

·Sep 1, 2021

Congratulations. That’s what it’s all about!

 

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iamvr

·Sep 1, 2021

Great catch, congrats!!!

 

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Larry S

·Sep 1, 2021·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

I visit the wrong antique stores. Hell of a find. Congratulations.

 

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joe band

·Sep 1, 2021

dibs!

 

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Spartcom5

·Sep 1, 2021

Many thanks everyone! I am exploring my options of watchmakers to do this job for me. I can't wait to be able to wear it when it is all fixed up. I bought the gold plated buckle clasp cover and will have the remaining gold removed from it.

Also, I don't intend on ever selling this piece but what do you guys think the value of it could be in this original condition? Assuming I get it serviced and what not.

 

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Caliber561

·Sep 1, 2021

Spartcom5

Many thanks everyone! I am exploring my options of watchmakers to do this job for me. I can't wait to be able to wear it when it is all fixed up. I bought the gold plated buckle clasp cover and will have the remaining gold removed from it.

Also, I don't intend on ever selling this piece but what do you guys think the value of it could be in this original condition? Assuming I get it serviced and what not.

It's definitely a 168.005, so with original crown and crystal. In serviced condition with the bracelet, you could probably sell this for 1.5-2k USD.

 

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kev1976t

·Sep 2, 2021

nicely done!
congrats