Omega Constellation 168.018

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seref89

·Jan 2, 2025

Hello,

What do you think about this watch? Good price, good condition?

https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anze...buttons&utm_medium=social&utm_content=app_ios

This would be my first automatic watch!

Thanks in advance for your feedback!

 

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Dan S

·Jan 2, 2025

Please post photos, not links, so that the thread can be useful for future readers.

 

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seref89

·Jan 2, 2025

Sorry, here 😉

 

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Dan S

·Jan 2, 2025

There are no photos of the backs of the lugs, but I assume this is a gold-capped example? The condition looks good so far. Can you post a photo of the back.

 

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Peemacgee

·Jan 2, 2025

Welcome @seref89

It would help if you introduced yourself and told us why you are considering this particular watch and what you thought about it.

Were you specifically after a gold-capped watch or specifically a Constellation?

The watch itself is in reasonably good condition generally but it does have some damage on the lugs from clumsy strap changing.

Are there any movement pics?

What is the asking price?

 

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seref89

·Jan 2, 2025

Sure, I wanted a nice looking dresswatch with a leather strap. I wanted either a seamaster vintage watch or the constellation (only because I like the look of these watches). Price should be under 1000€.

The watch on the photos is about 850€. I asked the seller (private) for more pictures.

Thank you!

 

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seref89

·Jan 2, 2025

I havent got photos of the movement yet…but here the back!

 

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Dan S

·Jan 2, 2025

It's not my favorite model, TBH, but the condition is quite nice and lightly used, IMO.

 

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seref89

·Jan 2, 2025

Dan S

It's not my favorite model, TBH, but the condition is quite nice and lightly used, IMO.

Do you have another recommendation for me?

 

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Dan S

·Jan 2, 2025

S seref89

Do you have another recommendation for me?

It's just a matter of personal taste. I generally prefer the earlier references.

 

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seref89

·Jan 2, 2025

Dan S

It's just a matter of personal taste. I generally prefer the earlier references.

Do you have examples for me? I have no clue 😂

 

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Dan S

·Jan 2, 2025

There are many sources on the internet if you search. Here is one website to get you started. But ultimately you should buy what you like.
http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com/

 

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SOG53

·Jan 2, 2025

https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-constellations-show-and-tell.19186/

Thread 'Vintage Constellations. Show and tell' ·

Please show your vintage Constellations.

Would be great to see the variations in a new thread. I'll go first.

1961 Pie pan, Cal 561, Case Ref 14393, on a period 7912 Bracelet (stainless steel)...

JohnSteed · Dec 3, 2014

Here is thread to browse you can see many vintage Constellations from OF members

 

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Peemacgee

·Jan 2, 2025

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Do you have examples for me? I have no clue 😂

If you like the style of this watch you could also look at the 168.004 and 168.010.
They also come in pie pan and dome dial.

 

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seref89

·Jan 2, 2025

do you think that the price of 850€ ist fair?

 

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Bruce235

·Jan 2, 2025

Could be ok price, but you should consider that it will likely need a service if the seller cannot provide evidence of such in the last 5 or so years.
Does it run well?
Can you get a timeGrapher measurement?