Omega Constellation pie-pan info

Varasc · May 5, 2025

Good afternoon,
I'd like someday to purchase a Constellation "pie-pan", possibly gold. Problem is, I know basically nothing about these watches, and before deciding - before attempting whatever bid - I need to study.
Could you please suggest me some good reading, some bibliographical source to learn as much as possible?
Thank you in advance,
Marco

Dan S · May 5, 2025

http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com/

SOG53 · May 5, 2025

You can also browse there threads to see the range of examples and focus on a reference you like

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

https://omegaforums.net/threads/ppp-pie-pan-porn.48012/

Peemacgee · May 5, 2025

Once you’ve had a chance to study the info and threads on Constellations- the next important step is to decide exactly which pie pan constellation reference you are most interested in and delve into more detail on that reference.

Then if you’re not completely sure, post here to get second opinions from members.

Varasc · May 5, 2025

Peemacgee
Once you’ve had a chance to study the info and threads on Constellations- the next important step is to decide exactly which pie pan constellation reference you are most interested in and delve into more detail on that reference.

Then if you’re not completely sure, post here to get second opinions from members.

Thank you all for your suggestions, very interesting. I am checking the sources you kindly provided.
At present I must confess to like the 168.005 reference in gold, cal. 564. I'll check later about its average price on Chrono24.
Thank you!

Peemacgee · May 5, 2025

Varasc
Thank you all for your suggestions, very interesting. I am checking the sources you kindly provided.
At present I must confess to like the 168.005 reference in gold, cal. 564. I'll check later about its average price on Chrono24.
Thank you!

you may also like this thread then

https://omegaforums.net/threads/show-me-your-167-005-or-168-005-connie.124329/

Thread 'Show me your 167.005 or 168.005 connie' ·

Following the ‘show me your 2852 connie’ topic, I really think this legendary reference deserves its own topic, instead of the shared ‘vintage Constellation’ thread.

Show me your 167 or 168.005...

septentrio · Dec 22, 2020

Peemacgee · May 5, 2025

A couple more things to add:
Finding a solid gold dogleg in good condition can be a challenge since the precious metal is soft, the facets can be easily softened or lost altogether.
Chrono24 prices can be very top heavy - even for sub-par examples.
Redials on Constellations are very common.

Varasc · May 9, 2025

Peemacgee
A couple more things to add:
Finding a solid gold dogleg in good condition can be a challenge since the precious metal is soft, the facets can be easily softened or lost altogether.
Chrono24 prices can be very top heavy - even for sub-par examples.
Redials on Constellations are very common.

Thanks for your kind suggestion. I'll wait for a good piece to surface on one of the three or four (certified) vintage watch dealers I follow, and then maybe I'll ask again your opinion here, if I may. 😀

Peemacgee · May 10, 2025

Varasc
Thanks for your kind suggestion. I'll wait for a good piece to surface on one of the three or four (certified) vintage watch dealers I follow, and then maybe I'll ask again your opinion here, if I may. 😀

You're welcome.

However, even 'certified' vintage watch dealers can sell puppies and even if they don't, can charge an arm and a leg for their offerings.

As an alternative, try setting alerts for auctions on the likes of watchrecon - you may find a better watch and a better deal.

Davidt · May 10, 2025

I’d keep an eye on the sales forum here. It will take patience but a nice one will pop up at a fair price.
I wouldn’t trust many dealers as far as I could thrown them, although there are a few decent ones if you’re happy to pay a premium. The issue is all the shitty dealers charge a premium as well so paying a dealer premium isn’t a guarantee of getting a good watch.

theluckyluke · May 10, 2025

These references are quite common, in general, so it’s a good idea to study the auctions and follow sales to get a good idea on prices. Condition will be everything. Make sure you study the lugs, the dial and understand the variations. Check if there are features that appeal more to you - cross hair, date/no date, onyx/black paint/arabic numbers, and then chase these.

There are tons of steel 168/167.005 on eBay or other platforms at outrageous prices (2.5k++) which do not sell. Patience is key to land a strong example around 1.5k. Anything below, assuming condition is strong is a good price.

Varasc · May 10, 2025

theluckyluke
These references are quite common, in general, so it’s a good idea to study the auctions and follow sales to get a good idea on prices. Condition will be everything. Make sure you study the lugs, the dial and understand the variations. Check if there are features that appeal more to you - cross hair, date/no date, onyx/black paint/arabic numbers, and then chase these.

There are tons of steel 168/167.005 on eBay or other platforms at outrageous prices (2.5k++) which do not sell. Patience is key to land a strong example around 1.5k. Anything below, assuming condition is strong is a good price.

Thanks. Very clear.

Omega Constellation pie-pan info

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Dan S

SOG53

Peemacgee

Varasc

Peemacgee

Peemacgee

Varasc

Peemacgee

Davidt

theluckyluke

Varasc

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