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Please help Identifying this Constellation

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Hi guys,

I am a newbie here, and want to buy myself a first constellation, recently, I have come across this one in a very good condition, from my little experience browsing internet and this forum, everything looks right but I am still not sure, and would love experts opinion here.
From pictures, is it Franken?
Does the crown look more yellow compared to the watch? Or do you guys see anything weird?
(Seller told me he put sticker on caseback just to avoid scratches)
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Thanks,
Joe S.
 
gatorcpa
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Crown is newer Omega replacement. That’s why it’s a different color gold. It has been polished up a bit. Both of these faults are common with these older Constellations.

I don’t see anything wrong with the watch, but the pictures aren’t detailed enough to be sure.

All comes to price vs. condition.
gatorcpa
 
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gatorcpa gatorcpa
Crown is newer Omega replacement. That’s why it’s a different color gold. It has been polished up a bit. Both of these faults are common with these older Constellations.

I don’t see anything wrong with the watch, but the pictures aren’t detailed enough to be sure.

All comes to price vs. condition.
gatorcpa
Say, if i get this one, is it hard to find replacement crown with correct period afterwards?
 
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J Josak
Say, if i get this one, is it hard to find replacement crown with correct period afterwards?
Yes, quite difficult to find. I wouldn’t too much about it - just leave it as-is and maybe one day you’ll find one.
 
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J Josak
Say, if i get this one, is it hard to find replacement crown with correct period afterwards?
This is like asking...if I buy a 1957 Chevy Bel-Air, can I find the original wide white-wall bias-ply tires made in 1957?

Crowns, crystals and seals are wear items that are routinely replaced over the life of durable goods like a watch or a car.

We have to accept them for what they are and put premiums on survivors.
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gatorcpa gatorcpa
This is like asking...if I buy a 1957 Chevy Bel-Air, can I find the original wide white-wall bias-ply tires made in 1957?

Crowns, crystals and seals are wear items that are routinely replaced over the life of durable goods like a watch or a car.

We have to accept them for what they are and put premiums on survivors.
gatorcpa
Love your methaphor, thank you
 
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I don't know the asking price of the watch, but for a watch like this to be in "very good condition" the dial would have to much better and the case less polished.
 
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ConElPueblo ConElPueblo
I don't know the asking price of the watch, but for a watch like this to be in "very good condition" the dial would have to much better and the case less polished.
Seller is asking for 1800usd. Could you give a picture example of aga condition/less polished connie?
 
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J Josak
Seller is asking for 1800usd. Could you give a picture example of aga condition/less polished connie?

Have a look in this thread: https://omegaforums.net/threads/show-me-your-2852-connie.94709/

Basically, what you need to look out for is a sharp bezel where there is a distinctive edge. The one you show is very rounded, which is fairly normal to see on the gold and gold capped specimens as they wear more easily than steel. Also the shape of the lugs and the condition of the caseback medallion are give aways. On the dial you need to be on the lookout for spotting and irregular patination. I owned one at some point (sold on OF a while ago: https://omegaforums.net/threads/1961-omega-constellation-ref-2852.48760/ ) which also had a fair amount of patina, but a much better case and had had an expensive service prior to selling.

Good hunting!
 
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Here are a few of mine for comparison. Unpolished cases and original dials.
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