Rare Omega Globemaster 1957 with black Honeycomb dial

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Hello, I have this watch that I would like to sell. It has all original pieces (except the band) and works perfectly.
It's a super rare Globemaster (precursor to Constellation in the U.S.) since it was only produced for a couple of years. Cal. 491. Gold platted
Therefore, I would like to have your opinion regarding the value of such a watch. How much should I try to get for it? I did a ton of research and can't find this specific model anywhere on the web.

Any insight is much appreciated.
Thanks
 
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first image is not mine ! I thought the journal was interesting
 
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If you can't find that exact dial version on the internet, it may be because the dial on your watch has been refinished a/k/a "redialed" which would not be unusual for a watch from 1958 and especially one with a black dial. Let's wait and see what our resident experts have to say, but if the watch has been redialed it will have a significant negative effect on its value. Are you sure that the watch is gold plated and not gold capped? Big difference. Also, you cannot sell anything on OF prior to having a minimum of 200 post on the forum.
 
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If you can't find that exact dial version on the internet, it may be because the dial on your watch has been refinished a/k/a "redialed" which would not be unusual for a watch from 1958 and especially one with a black dial. Let's wait and see what our resident experts have to say, but if the watch has been redialed it will have a significant negative effect on its value. Are you sure that the watch is gold plated and not gold capped? Big difference. Also, you cannot sell anything on OF prior to having a minimum of 200 post on the forum.
Thank you for your answer. First I would like to clarify that I am not trying to sell it here. I just posted to have your opinion.
Secondly, I have it on good authority that this is the original dial. I saw the same watch 2x on the internet but no indication of the price whatsoever, hence my post.
Thanks
 
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Thank you for your answer. First I would like to clarify that I am not trying to sell it here. I just posted to have your opinion.
Secondly, I have it on good authority that this is the original dial. I saw the same watch 2x on the internet but no indication of the price whatsoever, hence my post.
Thanks
Regarding value, you can try searching the eBay sold and completed listings for a similar model/dial configuration. You can also do the same thing here by searching the private watch sales forum for past Globemaster sales. Use the search icon (magnifying glass) on the upper right of the OF home page.
 
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Quick search of eBay sold items shows a similar hobnail black dial 1950’s Omega Globemaster sold in January for $2,325.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/144888089539

That one is sold 18K so yours may not achieve as high a price…
 
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The OPs watch is actually 'post-Constellation' rather than pre-Constellation.

After the Constellation name was cleared for use in the USofA, the local agent continued to use the Globemaster name for 'standard' Omega watches (non-chronometer rated - hence the cal 491 engine)
Whilst there is nothing 'ordinary' about an Omega watch, the OPs watch is indeed gold filled.

Unfortunately, the OPs watch is quite heavily polished and appears to have a bent upper right lug.
Value is hard to place, the watch has a nice black waffle dial, so that has its own value.

Of two noted above, the first is in a Swiss Seamaster gold case and so is a franken but the second is a more akin to the OPs watch but with the more desirable lyre-lug case.

@gatorcpa often has a handle on these US watches, so he may like to comment.


Here are some bits of info from AJTT (of which only part is shown above)
 
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Honeycomb, and textured dials in general, are design cues that I wish would make a resurgence.
 
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Watch looks like the real deal to me. However, that alone doesn’t make it particularly valuable.

Dial is better than you normally see. I would think it’s worth about the same as a contemporary Seamaster.
gatorcpa
 
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This version might be the same as yours but difference in shape of these hour-markers.

This pic from my friend’s collection coming with the incorrect hands.

Best,
Teerapat