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  1. opulsar14 Nov 24, 2014

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    Hello, I am a new member and have browsed this forum a bit as a non-member. I would LOVE to joint the club and purchase and Omega one day. My wife found this Constellation at an estate or garage sale a few years ago and i found it in a drawer today. She paid $25 for it! I glanced at it then shook it back and fourth a couple of times and the thing started working! I am wondering if it is authentic and what the value might be. The face is worn and has light scratching, the band is something short of a drugstore bungee cord with cheap metal on it. Its Shameful to put such a band on a watch carrying this name! Maybe the band was why it was $25? They might not have seen the face. Any input would be MUCH appreciated. Thank you. 20141124_181012.jpg 20141124_181034.jpg
     
  2. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Nov 24, 2014

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    Authentic and worth about $500 as is.
     
  3. Mothra Nov 25, 2014

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    Its a very dirty and scuffed up cal 712 ultra thin. Cleaned, serviced and with a new crystal it would make a lovely dress watch for someone.
     
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  4. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Nov 25, 2014

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    Nice watch. Still has some light starburst on the bezel and the whole thing should clean up nicely.

    Ditch that crappy bit of scrap metal and get a nice black leather strap and you have a great watch to wear to the opera, or the pub.

    PS: Also no need to mention that it will require a clean, oil and adjust by a trusty watchmaker.

    Cheers

    Jim
     
  5. i20rider Nov 25, 2014

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    Alittle polywatch will go along way. $7.00 amazon.
     
  6. opulsar14 Nov 25, 2014

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    Thank you all for your responses! This is such a great source for information. I am guessing in order to date this peice I would need to have the case back removed? Anyone have a recommendation for good watchsmith in the Norfolk /Virginia Beach area? To have work mentioned above performed. May consider selling this although it is my wifes find so up to her! Thanks again.
     
  7. Mothra Nov 25, 2014

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    The cal 712 Connie came in in 1969 and a year or two later everyone was nuts for integrated bracelets so you can assume its probably in a 2 year window. To get any closer you probably need an extract of the archives.
     
  8. opulsar14 Nov 26, 2014

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    Thanks for the info. That makes it sound kinda rare? what does the extract cost? Reason i ask is my brother actually has a watch that belonged to our grandfather! It might be worth getting the Extract on! Here are some pics he just sent me....it looks really cool in comparison to the constellation i posted. Any info or in-site on this would be greatly appreciated! I like the separate seconds hand. It also still works and has original bracelet grandadsOmega.jpg grandadsOmega2.jpg grandadsOmega1.jpg .
     
  9. aga79 Nov 26, 2014

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    The last one probably a Seamaster powered with Bumper movement, let me guess... Caliber 342 or 343
    Great watch indeed...:thumbsup:

    Dude...this is the right place/ site...no need to go to other site ;)
     
  10. aga79 Nov 26, 2014

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    here's mine IMG_20140422_065606.jpg
     
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  11. aga79 Nov 26, 2014

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    Another watch...
    SAM_4955.JPG SAM_4963.JPG with Guilloche Dial too..
     
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  12. opulsar14 Nov 26, 2014

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    Wow, those are all VERY nice! Any idea on dates? still curious about the Extract from Omega? as it is a family heirloom! Once i get a chance i will take some better pics of it.
     
  13. opulsar14 Nov 26, 2014

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    Just answered my own question.....HOWEVER their site says the Extract of the Archive is currently not available to customers in the US!!!!????:-(
     
  14. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Nov 26, 2014

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    Yes, but you can order it through an Omega Boutique. There is an issue with Omega selling anything online in the USA.

    I was able to find out that the case reference number is 167.(0)021. Sometimes you need the extra "0" for identification purposes at Omega:

    http://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/heritage/vintage-watches-database?ref=20554

    There was a recent eBay auction for an identical watch. Nice big pictures there:

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Beautiful-SS...-Constellation-Chronometer-Mens-/221365152946Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

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    Hope this helps,
    gatorcpa