Omega Constellation 1958

MattMax21 · Jan 20, 2023

Dear community,
I am looking to buy my first omega vintage. I am interested to purchase a Omega Constellation ref. 2825.
I have some questions:
- I am a bit concerned about the excessive patina on dial. What do you think?
- which is right price in your opinion?
- no papers and no box available. Anything that can help to understand original or fake from pictures?

thanks in advance.
Matt

cristos71 · Jan 20, 2023

Something to be aware of is that this watch has both patina and light bubbling of the dial. The patina is personal taste, although for me a little heavy here, whereas the bubbling is considered damage and never desirable. The cae looks in decent shape.

With that in mind, plus the bracelet which I think is later than the watch, plus I assume being in need of a service, I'd put the watch at €1-1.2K.

Had the dial not have bubbling then it would have been €1.25- 1.5K

gbesq · Jan 20, 2023

I would pass. There is patina and then there is dial damage. This is damage. Take your time and find a better example.

bardamu · Jan 20, 2023

What's the asking price?

MattMax21 · Jan 20, 2023

cristos71
Something to be aware of is that this watch has both patina and light bubbling of the dial. The patina is personal taste, although for me a little heavy here, whereas the bubbling is considered damage and never desirable. The cae looks in decent shape.

With that in mind, plus the bracelet which I think is later than the watch, plus I assume being in need of a service, I'd put the watch at €1-1.2K.

Had the dial not have bubbling then it would have been €1.25- 1.5K

Thanks so much for your input.
The seller says bracelet and clasp are original.
Patina is quite heavy for me too but thanks for confirming about the damage and bubble. I think I will pass on this watch

MattMax21 · Jan 20, 2023

bardamu
What's the asking price?

Asking price is 1900 $. Quite high in my opinion

bardamu · Jan 20, 2023

M MattMax21
Quite high in my opinion

I agree. I'd pass.

MattMax21 · Jan 20, 2023

gbesq
I would pass. There is patina and then there is dial damage. This is damage. Take your time and find a better example.

thanks for your help. Very helpful. I will keep looking for a nice one

Dan S · Jan 20, 2023

As @cristos71 mentioned, the condition of the dial is entirely personal, but that damage will have a significant affect on value.

river9 · Jan 20, 2023

Can’t help as to watch conditons but very curious on Vietnamese characters in photo background 😀

hejsam · Jan 20, 2023

No way near a 1900USD watch, for that kind of money you should get a very nice 2852. Just look at the examples sold here in the forum!

watchyouwant · Jan 20, 2023

First of all : Before you buy, you must learn. Everything that is to know about vintage Constellations, is here on this Forum. You find. You want to learn. You read. You assess. And with your assessment you come back here and ask for validation. This is the way, you learn . You do the work. We guide you. Not just register today and hope, we tell you what you should do. It's your money. You decide how to spend it. Better be knowledgeable before you spend it. Good luck !

MattMax21 · Jan 20, 2023

hejsam
No way near a 1900USD watch, for that kind of money you should get a very nice 2852. Just look at the examples sold here in the forum!

Thanks. I will check

MattMax21 · Jan 20, 2023

watchyouwant
First of all : Before you buy, you must learn. Everything that is to know about vintage Constellations, is here on this Forum. You find. You want to learn. You read. You assess. And with your assessment you come back here and ask for validation. This is the way, you learn . You do the work. We guide you. Not just register today and hope, we tell you what you should do. It's your money. You decide how to spend it. Better be knowledgeable before you spend it. Good luck !

Thanks for the explanation. I appreciate.
I really like the model but the dial always did not convince me 100%.

X350 XJR · Jan 20, 2023

Although the bracelet appears genuine, I would not say it's original. One would expect a five row BOR on this reference, not this later seven row.

Omega Constellation 1958

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