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GHigh
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Polling views on Constellation with date and day
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GHigh
路I am considering bidding on this watch from a private seller whow inherited it. Condition apparently good and keeps time OK, but not recently serviced. Little other info provided. Photo of back looks kosher....identical to my own Connie Piepan. Quite a steep price though, claiming that a jewellers put valuation of around 1500 $ because the day and date display makes it more sought after.
Any comments?
Any comments?
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al128
路My "standard" answer to the "the-jeweller-said-it's-worth-1500 " phrase is:
Well, then hand it over to him and ask if he gives you the 1500 bucks he just told you it is worth...馃槈馃槜馃榿
If the doesn't it is because it is not worth 1500
Well, then hand it over to him and ask if he gives you the 1500 bucks he just told you it is worth...馃槈馃槜馃榿
If the doesn't it is because it is not worth 1500
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72c
路Appears to be a 168.029 with cal. 751. Looks legit, but hard to be sure from just that photo.
The thing about day/date alone making it rarer doesn't make too much sense, it's either a rare reference or it isn't. (It isn't)
Useful reading on 751 powered Constellations here
http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.co.uk/2010/06/omega-constellation-calibre-751.html
The thing about day/date alone making it rarer doesn't make too much sense, it's either a rare reference or it isn't. (It isn't)
Useful reading on 751 powered Constellations here
http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.co.uk/2010/06/omega-constellation-calibre-751.html
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ConElPueblo
路It's not rare and it is not particularly sought-after - that's not to say that it isn't a great watch, which it most definitely is!
The jeweller's valuation is bollocks. Unless it's in solid gold, which I can't tell from that photo 馃槈
They come up for sale quite often and should cost quite a bit less than that one. Here are three examples that have been sold on eBay:
USA $550
USA $466
Mexico $454
The jeweller's valuation is bollocks. Unless it's in solid gold, which I can't tell from that photo 馃槈
They come up for sale quite often and should cost quite a bit less than that one. Here are three examples that have been sold on eBay:
USA $550
USA $466
Mexico $454
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GHigh
路Excellent advice, guys. Thanks for keeping it real... ;-)
Got a few more pics. Looks gold plated to me but can't tell. Nice bracelet, but I think I'd prefer to get a less "shiny", more elegant version.
Thinking of Omega 30mm with solid gold case from the 50/60s
Got a few more pics. Looks gold plated to me but can't tell. Nice bracelet, but I think I'd prefer to get a less "shiny", more elegant version.
Thinking of Omega 30mm with solid gold case from the 50/60s
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ConElPueblo
路It's a "gold cap" version. It has a much heavier layer of gold than what you'd find in a gold (electro)plated watch. The bracelet is plated, in this case a somewhat thinner plating, but a genuine Omega item.
These 70's models are a somewhat aqcuired taste and very different from what was offered in the fifties and early sixties. No doubt you'll be able to find a good gold Omega - but do your research first, or you might end up paying n00b tax for a sub-par piece.
And welcome aboard, by the way 馃榾
These 70's models are a somewhat aqcuired taste and very different from what was offered in the fifties and early sixties. No doubt you'll be able to find a good gold Omega - but do your research first, or you might end up paying n00b tax for a sub-par piece.
And welcome aboard, by the way 馃榾
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GHigh
路Agree with your comment on "acquired taste". Technical aspects and price aside, the look and feel is definitely not "vintage" or classic IMHO.
Might be the photo, but overall impression is almost a bit "bling", though obviously I would need to see it in the flesh.
However, you've done enough to confirm my hunch that it's not for me, so thanks a lot for your expert input.
Might be the photo, but overall impression is almost a bit "bling", though obviously I would need to see it in the flesh.
However, you've done enough to confirm my hunch that it's not for me, so thanks a lot for your expert input.
