Request for Valuation: Two Vintage Omega Constellation Automatics (One with Box & Papers)

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Hello everyone,

I would like to request your assistance in estimating the market value of these two vintage Omega Constellation automatic watches. Both pieces were originally purchased by my father directly from an official Omega boutique, and one of them still comes with its original box and purchase card, which may be relevant for valuation.

I would greatly appreciate any insights regarding their approximate price range, production period, collectability, or any other useful information.
Your expertise and guidance would be extremely helpful.
Thank you in advance!

 
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Round day-date Constellation (integrated bracelet)

What it is

Omega Constellation chronometer, day-date
Case ref is almost certainly 168.0054 with integrated bracelet ref 368.851
Movement: automatic cal. 1021 chronometer (day-date) - standard for this reference
Period: around 1970–1973
Material: all 18k yellow gold - case + bracelet, and very likely gold dial (“OM SWISS MADE” at 6 o’clock usually indicates a solid gold dial)
Your bracelet clasp is stamped 368.851 and Swiss hallmarks


Published weight / gold content
Total weight:
~153 g complete watch (case + bracelet, full length)
Approx 18k gold alloy weight ≈ 153 g − 18 g = 135 g
Pure gold content (18k = 75%) ≈ 135 × 0.75 ≈ 101 g
“Melt” value ≈
about €11,900


Your example

Your watch shows honest wear: surface scratches, aged dial, unknown service history, but appears original and on its full-length bracelet. Taking all that into account and current very high gold prices:
Private sale to an enthusiast (no recent service, but running): roughly ≈ €9.5–13k
Dealer retail asking price:
think ≈ €12–15.5k depending on how nicely it presents after a light polish and service.

If this is the one with box & card and everything is matching, you can justify being towards the upper end of those bands, maybe +10–20%.



Rectangular “TV” Constellation - ref BA 351.013

What it is

Omega Constellation automatic, two-hand (no seconds), rectangular / TV-shaped case, integrated bracelet.
Your clasp stamp 351.013 plus “750” in a lozenge and Swiss hallmarks = reference BA 351.013 in solid 18k gold (BA = yellow gold in Omega speak).
Movement: documented as cal. 711, an ultra-thin automatic (micro-rotor / full-rotor) used in slim dress Constellations of the 1970s.
Period: around 1973–1975
Material: case, integrated bracelet and clasp all 18k yellow gold (750) - confirmed by the stamps you see and by dealer descriptions.


Weight / gold content
There’s no published weight for BA 351.013, but we do have for its very close cousin:
Constellation “TV” BA 368.0847 (also 18k with integrated bracelet) is documented at 143 g total weight on several dealer listings.
Your 351.013 has:
Similar style of wide, heavy bracelet. Slightly different case shape and simpler 2-hand dial (cal. 711 instead of 1001), so the head might be a bit lighter. A reasonable, honest range for total weight is ~130–145 g. Using the same “subtract ~18 g for non-gold parts” rule:
Pure gold value ≈ €9,800–11,100)


Your example
Condition looks decent but not mint: case and bracelet show wear, service unknown.
Given that and the current gold price:
Scrap / gold buyer: roughly €7.7–9.5k (depending on actual weight).
Private sale to a collector: something in the €8.5–12k band feels realistic.
Dealer retail asking price: likely ≈ €11–14.5k for a freshly serviced, nicely detailed example.

If this is the watch with original box & purchase card and they match the serial, aim towards the high side of that range.


Are they both solid gold?
Short answer: yes.
The “750” mark on the second clasp explicitly means 18k gold.
The 368.851 bracelet is documented by Omega and multiple auction houses as an 18k yellow-gold integrated bracelet.
“BA” in Omega reference numbers means solid yellow gold, not plated or capped.

So both are “serious” precious-metal pieces, not just gold-capped.



How I’d think about them overall
At today’s crazy gold prices, the melt value alone is already five figures for each watch.
As watches, because they’re niche 70s integrated designs rather than classic 50s pie-pans, they’re less liquid but definitely collectable to the right audience.
 
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How I’d think about them overall
At today’s crazy gold prices, the melt value alone is already all the money for each watch.
As watches, because they’re niche 70s integrated designs rather than classic 50s/60s Constellations, they’re less liquid but definitely collectable to the right audience.

This ^ (with some minor modifications)
 
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Thank you so much for your review. It is really helpful because I have no idea about Omega watch ... 🙏
 
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Thank you so much for your review. It is really helpful because I have no idea about Omega watch ... 🙏
Do you have any ideas about bold text and em-dashes?
 
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Do you have any ideas about bold text and em-dashes?
That wasn't the OP, it was the first response.
 
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That wasn't the OP, it was the first response.
Correct, the post the OP was replying to. That was my point.
 
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Hello guys, simply I don't understand what is going on since I am not familiar with the forums.
How ever I will be very grateful if you can help me to get more opinion or if you can suggest another way for me to know the value of these watches.
Thanks 🙏
 
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Hello guys, simply I don't understand what is going on since I am not familiar with the forums.
How ever I will be very grateful if you can help me to get more opinion or if you can suggest another way for me to know the value of these watches.
Thanks 🙏
Gold vintage watches have always been valued at a premium because of their intrinsic value.
But this means that they were always 'all their price' already - which means while SS watches can increase significantly as they become more collectible, gold watch values only creep up slowly.

Neither of the watches you have are particularly popular (yet) with collectors - and collectors tend to set the market rate (value) for vintage watches.

However, as both of your watches are solid 18k gold, their value is determined by the historically high current gold price.
To determine this, you would have to weigh the watches and deduct an amount for the movement and crystal (and the dial in the smaller-faced watch) then multiply the current gold price by .75 (or find out what a local gold buyer might give for 18k gold).

This is the base price.
Add a little back on to that number for the movement and you will have the collectors' price.
 
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As noted above, neither of these watches is particularly desirable to collectors, so the value is mostly determined by the gold. However, the gold value is substantial.

Respectfully, it's really not our job to tell a stranger who shows up with a fly-by post how to make the most money from their father's watches. This is a forum for collectors and enthusiasts. So I think you should be satisfied with the responses you've received. If you want more detailed information, get off the internet and take the watches to a pawn shop or a gold buyer.
 
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Thank you for your feedback. I understand that these models may not be highly desirable to collectors and that much of their value is in the gold.

My intention here was not simply to maximize profit, but to learn more about the watches I’m wearing. I appreciate the time and knowledge shared by the members here.
 
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As noted above, neither of these watches is particularly desirable to collectors, so the value is mostly determined by the gold. However, the gold value is substantial.

Respectfully, it's really not our job to tell a stranger who shows up with a fly-by post how to make the most money from their father's watches. This is a forum for collectors and enthusiasts. So I think you should be satisfied with the responses you've received. If you want more detailed information, get off the internet and take the watches to a pawn shop or a gold buyer.
Hi ,, if you don't like my post or my watches you can just ignore the post it is an easy way to live ..
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Hi ,, if you don't like my post or my watches you can just ignore the post it is an easy way to live ..
😉
Thank you for your feedback. I understand that these models may not be highly desirable to collectors and that much of their value is in the gold.

My intention here was not simply to maximize profit, but to learn more about the watches I’m wearing. I appreciate the time and knowledge shared by the members here.

Ah the standard response from fly-by newbie posters when they don't like the opinions they've been given.

True, I don't particularly appreciate the watches, but really that's irrelevant. I was simply giving you the assistance you requested, both originally and in your follow-up questions, where you continually focused on valuation. When someone asks over and over about value, it's not usually just idle curiosity, but that's your business, I really don't care. You've got your answers, and now I assume we will not hear from you again. So ... you're welcome.
 
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Hello, I am really sorry if I was unrespectful... The thing start when I was asked if "I have any ideas about bold text and em-dashes? ".
Which until now I don't understand 😅..
Whoever I am really sorry for any disturb I cause..
All the best for all of you