Omega Constellation Jumbo 168.001 - fair price?

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JR45

·Apr 18, 2025

Hi everyone.
I have been looking for this model for a while. Came across a very nice specimen, never refurbished (not sure I believe this) and condition appears much better than any other I have seen.
However, I do think £2750 is a looooot. Would you agree, even if in mint original condition?
Many thanks!

 

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Bruce235

·Apr 18, 2025

From a brief look i see lots of spotting on the dial, so likely not a redial. I can't see the printing well on my phone so no comment.
Since it is not perfect perfect that asking price seems $1000 too high, at least.

 

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BAJJ

·Apr 18, 2025

Case looks to have had a polish or two, dial looks original, but has some spots on it, I’d say it’s 4 x over priced

 

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Beornottobe

·Apr 18, 2025

I will rate that around 1.5k.

 

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SOG53

·Apr 18, 2025

£2750? Ouch 🤕

 

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seekingseaquest

·Apr 18, 2025

These can be found sub-$1k with some patience

 

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uk_onega

·Apr 19, 2025

Spotting on the dial so would be about £1k max for me

 

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Davidt

·Apr 19, 2025

The dome dials are worth significantly less than pie pans. Not all sellers recognise this.

 

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Peemacgee

·Apr 19, 2025

Davidt

The dome dials are worth significantly less than pie pans. Not all sellers recognise this.

Just for clarity - IIRC jumbo Constellations came with plain dome dials, two-tone dome dials, curtain dials, striped dials and quilted dials but no pie-pan dials. (that really would be a thing to find)

I think the excess price for this watch is attributed to it being a jumbo which, whilst not the total rarity it was once thought to be, are far less common than other Constellations and being larger attract a premium.

However, the price asked for this, especially given the condition of the dial is pretty outrageous.

 

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Davidt

·Apr 19, 2025

Yes I just meaning in general, sellers often see a lyre lug dome dial constellation and price them in line with pie pans. I agree in this case it’s very likely the ‘premium’ is due to the size.

 

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hoipolloi

·Apr 19, 2025·Vintage Omega Connoisseur

Size and pie pan still mean nothing when they are hidden crown models.
I had a nice 168.010 with pie pan dial for sale ($1200usd) and had to withdraw because nobody wanted to buy.

 

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Dan S

·Apr 19, 2025

It's an ok example, but the asking price is probably 3x the actual value.

 

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Peemacgee

·Apr 19, 2025

hoipolloi

Size and pie pan still mean nothing when they are hidden crown models.
I had a nice 168.010 with pie pan dial for sale ($1200usd) and had to withdraw because nobody wanted to buy.

Nice watch - and they wear beautifully on the wrist.
Folks obviously don’t know what’re are missing.

 

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Peemacgee

·Apr 19, 2025

Dan S

It's an ok example, but the asking price is probably 3x the actual value.

Slightly unfortunate timing on your post and a little confusing as I guess you are talking about the OP’s jumbo, not Hoi’s 168.010.

 

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Dan S

·Apr 19, 2025

Peemacgee

Slightly unfortunate timing on your post and a little confusing as I guess you are talking about the OP’s jumbo, not Hoi’s 168.010.

Yes, of course. It can be confusing when people hijack a thread by posting other watches.