Should I buy these pawn store Omegas?

cristos71 · Aug 18, 2019

Edward53
I thought the same until I noticed the relative positions of the 59 and 1 minute markers. I know those dials weren't always geometrically perfect but this error just seems too great. ETA: see also the 11 o'clock marker.

You may well be right, tricky to call from that one picture, but the gloss degradation is very reminiscent of many dials that I've seen.

Something else, the three o clock marker has been reattached the wrong way around. One thing is certain, it's a watch which has seen some action over the years!

Edward53 · Aug 18, 2019

cristos71
....the gloss degradation is very reminiscent of many dials that I've seen....

Agreed on that, the overall appearance is very like an original dial. I wouldn't want to call it either way.

seekingseaquest · Aug 18, 2019

cristos71
The first one looks like an original gilt gloss dial. Wrong hands obviously and I couldn't tell you the reference number. The case looks quite sharp aswell. To me I'd need to see the insides but at or around $500 it could make a nice project.

The Connie has a decent dial, but the case, meh. Is it gold cap? If so $700-$750 due to the case. If solid gold buy at $1K

The third one I've not looked closely at so I don't have any opinion.

The 3 o’clock marker is on backwards...

Mac5 · Aug 18, 2019

Number 1. Look at the E in Omega. It is definitely crooked.

JwRosenthal · Aug 19, 2019

I love these excercises- they hone the eye.

TimtimeIntl · Aug 19, 2019

Near those prices the Connie is the only one of interest and as others have said you need to get them to open it and take more pics inside and out and come back for further advice. Happy hunting tho! That's how it is done.

bradurani · Aug 23, 2019

Wow, a lot of great advice on here. Thank you! I'm pretty sure that Constellation has been there for at least 5 months, so I may try to low ball him (after seeing the movement). Certainly not going to overpay. It's a watch I'd keep for 3 months, then sell to fund something else.

Jerseyhammer · Aug 23, 2019

I would suggest they are over priced . You need to see the movement condition before making any offer if your interested. My vote would go for the Connie (2nd) but at about $700 . The 3rd watch may well have a bumper movement ,again if in decent condition could be worth a buy . The last one I picked up was about $400

Scarecrow Boat · May 25, 2021

AmyScott
I think so as well. I am sure that you can find the same model for much less in some other place.

I’m intrigued by your posting strategy. You only revive really old threads with obscure comments.

timecube · May 25, 2021

Scarecrow Boat
I’m intrigued by your posting strategy. You only revive really old threads with obscure comments.

Check out "her" other 5 posts.

AmyScott
I think so as well. I am sure that you can find the same model for much less in some other place.

Should I buy these pawn store Omegas?

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