Price advice on 1969 Constellation

janalog · 2026-08-02T21:51:20-0500

Hi everyone,

I'm currently considering purchasing a 1969 Constellation 168.017 in absolutely beautiful condition. It is probably the closest to perfect I've ever seen for a 1960s C-case in the wild.

It's stainless steel, with silver linen dial - never polished with original crystal, movement looks gorgeous inside and it has just had a full service.

Without mentioning the price it's listed for (which is firm), what do you think would be a fair price for such a rare specimen?

dsio · 2026-08-02T22:17:26-0500

Beauty of a case, the difference between a polished and sharp example really means a great deal on these. This is how Genta intended the shape.

Peemacgee · 2026-08-03T01:27:23-0500

Welcome @janalog

It’s always easier if you simply tell us the asking price in the first place.

C cases have dropped in price quite significantly since their brief hiatus a couple of years ago.

IMHO, I suspect that the case has been refinished.
It’s likely the images make the left side lugs look less broad but I’m pretty sure Omega didn’t produce less-than-perfect lugs like the bottom left one.

JimInOz · 2026-08-03T03:43:41-0500

It may be perspective, but as noted above, the case looks off.
For better assessment we need more photos, preferrably straight on (not at angles) of all orientations, i.e.: front/back/left side/right side/top side (lugs)/bottom side (lugs).

I like the dial/hands/crystal and bezel, but the case, especially the left side, needs clarification.

Price advice on 1969 Constellation

janalog

dsio

Peemacgee

JimInOz

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