Opinions about this Constellation? I have no idea what to look for.

STiLLALiVE · Tues. 1:12pm

Hello there! Could anyone help me to understand if this constellation is authentic and worth its price? I'm new to vintage watches in general, but I love the design of the Constellation and I'm in the market for a new dress watch. I like the sharp lugs, so I'd really love to get one.

Seller is asking for around $900 and that seems pretty alright after the research I was able to do. But I wasn't able to match a few numbers shown to other numbers. In all honesty I have no idea what I'm doing.

Any help is appreciated a lot.

Dan S · Tues. 1:14pm

Can you upload a better photo of the dial.

redpcar · Tues. 1:15pm

Here's one to check against.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/constellation-14900.171954/

Thread 'Constellation 14900' ·

Hi guys,

I think I've reached the moment of adding a constellation to my humble collection, after a few years of collection Omegas!
I'm being offered this one, with 551 cal.

My research shows...

banshee · Apr 30, 2024

STiLLALiVE · Tues. 1:29pm

Dan S
Can you upload a better photo of the dial.

Here are more, but I have no idea if these are better to draw a conclusion.

Thank you for trying to help!

STiLLALiVE · Tues. 1:33pm

redpcar
Here's one to check against.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/constellation-14900.171954/

Thread 'Constellation 14900' ·
Hi guys,

I think I've reached the moment of adding a constellation to my humble collection, after a few years of collection Omegas!
I'm being offered this one, with 551 cal.

My research shows...

banshee · Apr 30, 2024

That's a different watch. 😕 The dial doesn't match. Is there a chance the backplate was swapped?

Dan S · Tues. 1:42pm

S STiLLALiVE
That's a different watch. 😕 The dial doesn't match. Is there a chance the backplate was swapped?

It's the same reference with a different dial variation. There are many variants for most references.

Sorry, the photos are just not good enough for me to give an opinion.

reggie_v · Tues. 1:50pm

Case is definitely massively over polished dial looks ok from the pics but @Dan S is right. Need better quality pics to say for certain

STiLLALiVE · Tues. 1:52pm

Dan S
It's the same reference with a different dial variation. There are many variants for most references.

Sorry, the photos are just not good enough for me to give an opinion.

I have requested better pictures. Thank you for trying, Dan!

STiLLALiVE · Tues. 2:04pm

Dan S
It's the same reference with a different dial variation. There are many variants for most references.

Sorry, the photos are just not good enough for me to give an opinion.

One quick question if you don't mind. Is the different crown a variant aswell?

Peemacgee · Tues. 2:09pm

Welcome @STiLLALiVE
It all rather depends on what you are looking for.

The case on this watch has been so polished that it has lost its purpose as a dogleg.
The crown is not a constellation crown.

A good condition dome dial dogleg is a thing of beauty but I would pass on this unless you can’t afford anything better.

SOG53 · Tues. 2:10pm

S STiLLALiVE
In all honesty I have no idea what I'm doing.

There are good resources readily available here to provide basic knowledge. Until you have studied vintage Constellations more you really should not be considering buying one yet.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/

Thread 'Learn How To Fish' ·

I have had a few newer members asking me for advice on how to spot a good vintage watch and what they should be on guard for. I've decided to post a little primer on how to assess vintage watches...

ConElPueblo · Feb 3, 2017

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

Thread 'Vintage Constellations. Show and tell' ·

Please show your vintage Constellations.

Would be great to see the variations in a new thread. I'll go first.

1961 Pie pan, Cal 561, Case Ref 14393, on a period 7912 Bracelet (stainless steel)...

JohnSteed · Dec 3, 2014

https://omegaforums.net/threads/show-us-your-dome-dial-constellations.133786/

Peemacgee · Tues. 3:24pm

Also Desmond’s excellent blog.
https://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com/?m=0

CaseStudy · Tues. 3:57pm

Great links above. The more you know the richer you’re buying experience, and the more likely you'll be satisfied with your informed choice. This would not be the one for me.

Collectors would gasp at the extent of polishing all over the case and lugs. The uninitiated might just consider it very shiny. To me it looks like it was polished 8 times for good luck, dipped in butter, polished some more, and then slathered in bacon grease.

STiLLALiVE · Tues. 4:13pm

CaseStudy
Great links above. The more you know the richer you’re buying experience, and the more likely you'll be satisfied with your informed choice. This would not be the one for me.

Collectors would gasp at the extent of polishing all over the case and lugs. The uninitiated might just consider it very shiny. To me it looks like it was polished 8 times for good luck, dipped in butter, polished some more, and then slathered in bacon grease.

Understood. Resisting the urge for now. I'm already reading through the links and compare various listings, trying to check for signs of authenticity. It's more difficult than I thought.

I'll still post the higher resolution pictures whenever I receive them to learn something from your takes on the dial.

Thanks everyone!

SOG53 · Tues. 6:47pm

There are so many different references and dials it is a bit overwhelming.
Suggest that as you look at different examples on the threads make a note what you like and then narrow down to 1 or 2 references. Then focus research on those and know what to expect re dial, case, movement so you are up to snuff on those and you can evaluate watches as you see them.

Case: do you like dog leg or lyre lug? Steel or gold cap or solid gold?
Dial: dome dial or pie pan?
Date or no date?

Useful to check this thread daily to see EB listings vetted by OF mods many new members have made first purchase from this :

https://omegaforums.net/posts/2577842/

dsio · Mar 25, 2026

🇺🇸 new seller so use protection when buying but I like this dogleg Piepan Constellation

https://www.ebay.com/itm/377059557229

Take you time and stick around!

Opinions about this Constellation? I have no idea what to look for.

STiLLALiVE

Dan S

redpcar

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Dan S

reggie_v

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CaseStudy

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SOG53

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