Hi! I'm thinking about buying this Omega Constellation. The price is 900-1000$. It is described as; 1960-1967 gold on steel Pie Pan Constellation from the Japanese market. Is this price range good? What is the "normal" selling point for this watch in similar condition? Cheers
50% less than normal since it appears to be a redial with the bold and less bold printing on the dial. Crummy low res pix, so help us help you by posting high res pix straight on and then inside pix of movement and case back.
Also, missing Constellation caseback so pic of inside caseback won't mean much. Pass. Broader Q for community: How many (pie pan) constellations do you see that have lume?
I'd pass at half or even a third of that price. Missing medallion is impossible to replace. I can't see if dial is original and there is no movement picture. You have no way to know what you are buying here. gatorcpa
Yes sir. Do not buy a vintage watch without seeing the inside. You wouldn't buy a used car without checking the engine, would you? Also, beware the redial!
I'd buy it in person, so I could ofcourse get a peak at the inside But would you guys still pass, even if the inside was OK? How much would it be worth if the dial was good, and inside ok?
Speculation at that point. Not worth it. You aren't getting a good deal. If you open it and find diamonds inside - buy it.
Hehe, ok I'll pass then! Thanks for the help guys How much should I expect to pay for one with original dial and decent inside? Got a 1000$ budget, think that would be enough if I do a bit of looking?
A little patience and $1000 should get you one. Post pics of potential buys here before biting. Good Luck! The hunt begins!
quite a few check out these threads then go take a cold shower..... https://omegaforums.net/threads/ppp-pie-pan-porn.48012/ https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-constellations-show-and-tell.19186/ note: even some of those that look like black inserts in the hands are aged lume
Oh, and also, when he says "Japanese market", does that mean anything special? Seen that word pop upp a few times, especially when looking at pie pans.
Wow wow wow. Now I see what you meant... I just feel like there are 10 non-lume to every 1 lumed connie. Thanks for pointing me to these.
Oh, and I know about the more rare 168.0065 version, but I mean, is japanese market more valuable for the "regular" pie pan constellations?
I've done some digging online, and can't really see anything wrong with the dial. Looks like most 168.025's. Are 168.025 worth more than 168.005? They seem to be less common, but look quite similar (except for the verticle lines on the dial).
AFAIK these are front loaders, so I don't think it would be so easy to see the movement even if buying in person
Ah, yeah, it seems like you are correct. The buyer is saying that, as far as he knows, the dial is not redone. It also appears to be a 168.025, as it was front-opened. Does the consensus that it's not worth 900 still apply? @BenBagbag @gatorcpa @TexOmega
