Community Stories

Opinions on C-Case gold-cap Constellation on ebay

dsio
Posts
34,265
Likes
38,886
Moved this out into its own thread as that thread you posted it in isn’t for enquiries
 
G
Posts
4
Likes
0
dsio dsio
Moved this out into its own thread as that thread you posted it in isn’t for enquiries
Sorry and thank you
 
gatorcpa
Posts
13,309
Likes
18,419
I think the price is high for the watch by itself. With the bracelet and paperwork (assuming the numbers match), it’s not bad.

It’s odd that of all things, the boxes are missing here. Add those, and you might have a bargain.

Evan
 
Winston_Smith
Posts
219
Likes
240
I know you are probably very enthusiastic atm to get a grad gift for yourself (and you deserve it!). But I'd say take a step back if you don't want to buy a watch with low collector's value. That is, although being authentic and working, lost lots of its desirable qualities. In this case, the watch case looks too polished. I would expect rather a brushed finish on a C case Connie. And this one is quite a common reference which is often available in much better shape. You may wanna have a read through this post: https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/
 
dsio
Posts
34,265
Likes
38,886
gatorcpa gatorcpa
I think the price is high for the watch by itself. With the bracelet and paperwork (assuming the numbers match), it’s not bad.

It’s odd that of all things, the boxes are missing here. Add those, and you might have a bargain.

Evan
Yea its not crazy high but definitely would be better at a couple of hundred less, seller is open to offers so might be worth a try
 
X350 XJR
Posts
13,483
Likes
31,777
Case appears to be heavily polished.

Glad you're asking questions first, slow down and be patient.
 
Aroxx
Posts
3,065
Likes
19,412
The case is way over polished and that gouge on the caseback would bother me. I’d find a better example. Especially at that price.

upload_2024-6-10_15-26-6.png upload_2024-6-10_15-27-5.png
 
kfranzk
Posts
301
Likes
649
Its not so often to find a Connie with original papers, in case the movement no. matches, (and bracelet).
For me that has priority. You can interchange a case back, but not papers and movement.
If you want to just wear this watch, confirm the matching movement no and can get a better price, it may be ok.
Then I would look for a cheap exemple of the ref 168.029 with a better case back, and maybe a box, and you can get a complete and nice collectors watch.
It depends on your preferences.
Konrad
Edited:
 
kaplan
Posts
2,640
Likes
3,093
The case might surprise everyone as these cases don't photograph well, sharp cases end up looking worn, unfortunate scratches on the caseback, but I think those blurry photos are hiding an unappealing dial - probably the main issue

Bracelet is rare and maybe half the value, so overall probably not bad of a deal, seller seemed like he'd accept significantly lower than listing
 
Sign up or log in to reply...

Similar threads

lucreative

Yah or Nay? Gold-filled 14k bracelet on C-Case Constellation.

lucreative Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
SOG53
SOG53
Posts
4
Views
359
FedFod

Help picking C Case Gold Constellation

FedFod Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
FedFod
FedFod
Posts
16
Views
2K
R

Opinions on eBay C-Case Connie

rag1218 Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
kaplan
kaplan
Posts
1
Views
1K
Lotus_Eater8815

Advice on c-case Constellation

Lotus_Eater8815 Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
Engee
Engee
Posts
5
Views
1K
vicsdca

Constellation on eBay (too good to be true?)

vicsdca Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
VetPsychWars
VetPsychWars
Posts
22
Views
3K
reziprozi

Another C-Case Gold Constellation

reziprozi Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
connieseamaster
connieseamaster
Posts
6
Views
1K