The comments above are all sound advice
Modern watches tend to be very large
Many vintage watches are significantly smaller -but the close-up sales pics make them look large
I was surprised at the (small) size when I eventually received my first Constellation -but I have small wrists and prefer a smaller watch anyway
Some watches aren't that big but wear bigger -like the hidden crown Connie I have
The style of the watch you posted is very particular -the 'block' indices are very much a late 60s / early 70s style
Your personal aesthetic is everything -from the material and shape of the case, to the style of the indices and hands
The C-shaped case (the edges are like two mirrored Cs) is not to everyone's taste (a Gerald Genta design I think?) but is undervalued and becoming more and more popular with collectors -often because they are still very well priced due to the (currently ) limited appeal
As collectors pieces they will almost certainly continue to rise in price
Currently I only collect Constellations -and there are Connies with the C-case and also some later Constellations (late 60s early 70s) have block indices
(I don't think they ever came with the coloured outer minute track like the Cosmic as they are intended as dress watches)
Obviously this is an Omega forum -so there is a bias -but the members also collect many different marques
Look to the two sales sections here -and also the sub-forums for other vintage watches
Try viewing watch auction sites (globally) there is often a large range of all makes of watches to see what floats your boat the most
here's a link to an upcoming auction in the UK (Fellows)-which has both the type of Connie I was describing (with the excellent cal 564 movement but with non-hidden crown -note movements are also important ) and a Cosmic
the info suggests the cosmic is smaller than the Connie (by 1mm)
lots 212 and 219
http://www.fellows.co.uk/The-Watch-...3¤cy=&search_type=&year=&department_id=
BTW -I'm not recommending either watch -this is just for reference -do lots of Google searches and if you see something you like post it up here for comment
and don't get fooled by the estimates -the Connie will probably go for around GB£400-500 plus approx 25% commission/fees
hope that helps you on your journey......most of all enjoy the learning and the hunt!
Philip
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