Hello all, I've been on the search for a vintage watch that really sang to me. I've always preferred Omega to every other brand in the price bracket. I have a Ti PO 8500 & a 2234.50 GMT, recently sold a Speedy date.. I came across this Constellation that is itching all the scratches. This watch is really like NOS, unpolished, and minty. It's really quite impressive in person. I'm waiting on pics of the movement and inside the case back. My only concerns are that there appears to be small tritium dots on the hour markers and applied to the hands but there is no "T" by "Swiss Made. The price is a little high but if it checks out I'm willing to spend a little more for such a nice example. Any advice from the experts is appreciated! Matt
Nice cross hair dial and good case The lume dots do look a little heavy so you are right to raise them as a doubt The hands are lumed and could have been replaced but look to match the indices - so could be a 14900 or a 167 before Ts were added If you could get the serial number it would help Ask the seller if they know of any work done
Looks like a 14900 that was made around 1960-1962, before T became standard on dial. If a 14900 has T on dial, it'd be more suspicious. A 167.005 may be on the borderline. For the high price, inside pictures are essential.
Thanks for your responses. I hope to get pics of the movement and case back in the next couple of days. I specifically asked for pics of the serial#, movement number, and inside of the case back. If it's a 149.000, what movement should it have? If 167.005, same of different?
With your replies I was able to find this.. Looks to be a match.. Hopefully the insides match as well! http://www.omegaaddict.com/members/display.php?mode=display&watchID=663 I'm traveling for business right now. Tim is located in Phoenix and my plan is to have him go over any Omega I purchase when I get home. Check out his store: http://omegaaddict.mysimplestore.com/
So, I received pics of the case back and movement. 149.00 62 SC and cal. 551.. 18,000,000 puts it at '61 production, so that matches. The lume is supposed to be radium so that explains the lack of a "T" by SWISS MADE. What does the "SC" stand for? What do you think? Any ideas on what it's reasonably worth?
Center Seconds. I'm really not up on the current values on these, they are changing by the minute. Last month they were going from $750 to $1,500 based on condition. This month, who knows? gatorcpa
To jimdgreat1: looks great! Thanks gatorcpa: they're asking towards the top end of that. Also I figure a new Globmaster would cost a lot more, and it wouldn't be as cool.. Ha!
As well they should. I have some questions about the different colors of the parts of the movement. This could be caused by the photography, so I'm not sure that this is anything to be concerned about. Good luck and try to get a few bucks off. Always better in your pocket. Unless the seller is a member here... gatorcpa
I see what you're talking about. Almost appears as though they had it lubed while they had it open, and a little oil got on the rotor bridge. (I'm guessing on the name of that part) I'll ask about it tomorrow when I go by the shop. I don't think the seller is a member here. Doesn't mean they're not a lurker though.. Ha
Well.... I did it. Paid a little more than I wanted but I'm comfortable with it. I read a piece of advice somewhere saying that it's better to pay more for an exceptional example than less for several mediocre pieces.. Or something to that effect. I saw the movement, under magnification, in person today. Absolutely astounding condition, especially considering it's 55 years old. The gasket is even in good condition. I took these pics today.