OMEGA CONSTELLATION MANHATTAN

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Corsie

·Jan 16, 2023

Hey,
I am very new to this site to try and get some answers on a watch that was passed down to me by my grandfather.

All I know is that it’s rare and I think the time period of production was 1980-84.

I would really appreciate it if someone could educate me on this magnificent timepiece.

Thanks.

 

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Gav1967

·Jan 16, 2023·Tend not to fret too much

Quartz manhattan. 1980s as you suggest. Not sure i would call it particularly rare. Not overly popular with collectors but of great sentimental value to you I assume so wear on good health.

Try google searching omega 198.0140 and you will find other examples and you can research further

 

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Corsie

·Jan 16, 2023

Gav1967

Quartz manhattan. 1980s as you suggest. Not sure i would call it particularly rare. Not overly popular with collectors but of great sentimental value to you I assume so wear on good health.

Try google searching omega 198.0140 and you will find other examples and you can research further

Thanks for your comment, I only thought this particular watch was rare due to the movement. Never seen one like this with that quartz movement. It’s always been automatic or with a 1431 quartz movement. If was much of a bother do you think you could put a price on it?

Thanks again

 

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Aroxx

·Jan 16, 2023

Early 80s Manhattan. Here are some links that should answer most of your questions. I recently got one from my grandfather as well! They’re not very popular with collectors but they wear well. Enjoy it!

https://omegaforums.net/threads/my-latest-not-for-the-fainthearted.70854/
https://www.fratellowatches.com/gold-omega-constellation-manhattan-omani-swords/
https://omega-constellation-collect...omega-constellation-manhattan-design.html?m=1

 

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efauser

·Jan 16, 2023

Do a sold listings search on eBay for the reference number provided above. That will tell you what it actually sold for.

 

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Gav1967

·Jan 16, 2023·Tend not to fret too much

C Corsie

Thanks for your comment, I only thought this particular watch was rare due to the movement. Never seen one like this with that quartz movement. It’s always been automatic or with a 1431 quartz movement. If was much of a bother do you think you could put a price on it?

Thanks again

I'm sure it's worth more sentimentally to your family than its monetary value.
Look at recent sales on auctions sites for a guide if that's where your interest lies.

 

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Corsie

·Jan 16, 2023

Thank you all very much!

 

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Duracuir1

·Jan 16, 2023

It’s nice to know its origin. Looks like your grandfather took care of it. Did he wear it only for special occasions or was it a daily watch? Is that the original box? Enjoy the watch.

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·Jan 16, 2023

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It’s nice to know its origin. Looks like your grandfather took care of it. Did he wear only for special occasions or was it a daily watch? Is that the original box? Enjoy the watch.

It was his favourite watch. He had many OMEGA watches, he was a collector in my eyes. No, it’s not the original box. I think it’s still at my grandmothers house, the box I have right now was from one of his Seamaster watches which I use to keep it in good nick.

 

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janice&fred

·Jan 16, 2023

The Manhattan is not necessarily a favorite among us collectors but I must confess I love them, especially the quartz powered as they wear so nice and slim on the wrist. They also have that snazzy New York style cutting-edge look to them 👍