On the hunt… my first vintage piece. Omega Constellation Pie Pan

Hello all,
Very new here and appreciate all of the insight, as buying my first vintage luxury watch is a bit intimidating. After many months of debating which direction to go, to celebrate my restaurant’s first Michelin Star, I have decided to go with a vintage Omega Constellation Pie Pan. The amount of references and variations is overwhelming and I am not married to any particular one, but am looking for the best condition to price ratio and am hoping to avoid an accidental Frankenwatch. I have read many articles and watched lots of videos, but again, the amount of variations/combinations of case shapes, lugs, markers, materials, etc make it hard to spot any “that doesn’t match that reference” issues.

I have a few that are in a strong lead for purchase, and both sellers have good reviews, especially closer0924…

Could I trouble you all to take o look and offer your opinions here? I am grateful for your input!



https://www.ebay.com/itm/2665834503...ro12-bessy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2260060007...ro12-bessy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Congratulations on the michelin star - that’s an achievement!

What about these?

https://omegaforums.net/threads/1962-unpolished-18k-omega-constellation-deluxe.170459/


https://omegaforums.net/threads/18k-yg-pie-pan-connie.170424/

Something that always makes me pause is the color difference - pretty apparent here between the dial and the date wheel. Suggests something has been touched or replaced. But beyond this, this actually bothers me aesthetically.

Welcome @W@tch K8ty
Congratulations on your Michelin Star - what better way to celebrate than with a Constellation.

Members much prefer it if you would post pictures with your links - you'll likely get more responses that way.
Pie pans are classic Constellations and arrowhead pie pans are splendid as are lyre-lug cases but if you are willing to look at other pie pan dials and other case styles, you will find the field of choice significantly wider.

As @Shabbaz says, there are possible problems with the first watch you post that shouldn't appear on a Constellation - these things will become much clearer and easier to spot once you've viewed a few Constellations.
The minute haches are too close to the edge on this era of pie-pan and are an irregular distance from the edge
I think the arrowheads intrude too far into the inner field
The fonts should be serifed and look to be plain on this watch (although closer's pics are always over exposed and so can mislead sometimes)

It's a shame about the dial on the second watch as the furniture appears to be rose gold, which is uncommon.

If you haven't found them yet, there is a thread just for Constellations but there is also one dedicated to pie pans
https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-constellations-show-and-tell.19186/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/ppp-pie-pan-porn.48012/

it would be useful if you could give an idea of budget - so that folks don't suggest watches out of your price range
have fun browsing and post (pics) of any watches you like for members to comment on

(oh - and when you find a watch, don't wear your Constellation in a hot steamy kitchen)


larger pics of closer's watch

Hard to beat Omega Forums private sales for quality Constellations, certainly the three pointed out in this thread should be on your radar, and I am in no way affiliated with any of the sellers.

I was actually going to write that but didn’t want to put the OP off.
😀

Thank you! I appreciate that. The restaurant is in Atlanta.
I’m not sure about the dial.. looks to be in very good shape (too good?) and the picture seems to show that the date window looks gold maybe?? If so, doesn’t make sense.. but again, I am new to this and there are so many variations and combinations from what I’ve seen. This is why I am here and appreciate your inquisitive expertise!