Hi All,

Can't express how little I know of watches but am hoping to learn before making too expensive a mistake. I have stumbled across this listing and am hoping for some of your feedback - I've also requested a photo of the movement. Greatly appreciated!

vintage mens omega constellation chronometer watch

 

It's what we call a transition Constellation. It's from the early 70's when Omega was switching over from the 55x/56x/75x calibers to the 10xx series. If it has a 56x (561 or 564) it's worth a couple hundred more than if it has a 10xx (1011) inside. At $350 I'd say it's already close to the maximum for a 1011 powered watch.

 

Here is the (not very helpful) photo showing the movement.

In summary - can't tell if it's a fake, from the little I know it doesn't 'look right'. I am hoping for your advice on likely age, calibre and if I'm an idiot for wanting to bid for it!

 

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Not a fake but not particularly desirable (to me), and it's approaching my "limit for value".
It has the wrong size strap (not a big issue) but the bottom right lug may have been stressed, you can see the spring bar has been bent.
Pics of the inside of the caseback and the movement should be provided so that you can assess it in more detail, otherwise it's a bit of a gamble.
Considering all that, it's a nice clean late model Connie (vintage wise) so if you can snag it for under AUD $500 it would be OK.

 

Pic isn't showing or is it just me?

 

Thanks so much Dennis - I must've posted at the same time as your reply. No matter how much I zoom on this photo I can't see any detail on the numbers. I doubt i'd be lucky enough to come across a 564 but hey!

 

Looks like a 5 series, it's not a 1011 I'd have to do more research but it might be a contender.

Dennis??

 

Gents you are truly fantastic! I think I've been reading a little too many stories of counterfeit/monster watches on ebay and am overly wary. Still have a heck of a lot to learn!

 

What is that???? What numbers are on it?

 

Pass on it then! The 1001 was discontinued very quickly by Omega because it had problems.

 

Thanks for contributing to my further education, never to old to learn.

And to the OP, never mind, they're out there, just keep looking.

 

I read this earlier today where it mentions the issues with the early 1000's - it's not meant to be.

http://users.tpg.com.au/mondodec//About_Collecting_Omega_Constellations.pdf

Sincere thanks to you all - it's a steep learning curve but definitely worth it - I will keep looking!

 

I suspected it is 1001. But I never see the movement before......interesting, the rotor shape is a mix between the 75X or 5XX and later 102X.

I have a collector friend who has one just for the sake completing movement type among his Connie collection