Forums Latest Members
  1. AdrianT Sep 7, 2019

    Posts
    34
    Likes
    9
    Hello there,

    As a Speedy fan I have not payed much of attention to Constellation models but now I would really like to have it for a special occasion... Does this one worth the efforts? The seller asks for 800 euros...
     
    IMG-20190906-WA0009.jpg IMG-20190906-WA0008.jpg IMG-20190906-WA0011.jpg IMG-20190906-WA0010.jpg IMG-20190906-WA0013.jpg IMG-20190906-WA0012.jpg IMG-20190906-WA0014.jpg
  2. VintageWatchIta Sep 7, 2019

    Posts
    301
    Likes
    541
    It is very nice but in my opinion the price is a bit too high, try to discuss about it ;)
     
    AdrianT likes this.
  3. Noddyman Sep 7, 2019

    Posts
    1,116
    Likes
    1,774
    Disagree, I think the price is good for what looks an all original pie pan, cross hair, onyx markers with 564 movement. Yes condition could be slightly better but overall it’s a nice honest watch.
    At that price I would buy without hesitation.
     
  4. ConElPueblo Sep 7, 2019

    Posts
    9,587
    Likes
    26,977
    I agree with @Noddyman - very decent price for a reference with some nice characteristics.
     
    Benbradstock and AdrianT like this.
  5. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Sep 7, 2019

    Posts
    12,579
    Likes
    29,809
    Aside from some softness on the lugs this is a nice clean example, showing honest wear from use and not polishing, well worth the asking price, just don't forget to figure a service into your budget.
     
    Benbradstock and AdrianT like this.
  6. KingCrouchy Sep 7, 2019

    Posts
    1,502
    Likes
    5,665
    Price is very fair, Watch is nice overall. I would get it.:thumbsup:
     
    Benbradstock and AdrianT like this.
  7. AdrianT Sep 7, 2019

    Posts
    34
    Likes
    9
    Thank you all, let's go for it then...
     
    Benbradstock, chronos and chronoboy64 like this.
  8. bimmernerd Sep 7, 2019

    Posts
    95
    Likes
    122
    I guess congratulations are in order! Post more pictures once you pick it up.
     
    Benbradstock, AdrianT and chronos like this.
  9. AdrianT Sep 12, 2019

    Posts
    34
    Likes
    9
    We I had second thought about this and I went for a black dial one. Any taughts about this one?
     
    IMG-20190912-WA0025.jpg IMG-20190912-WA0024.jpg IMG-20190912-WA0026.jpg IMG-20190912-WA0020.jpg IMG-20190912-WA0019.jpg IMG-20190912-WA0022.jpg
  10. MikeMan2727 Sep 12, 2019

    Posts
    1,654
    Likes
    8,682
    I don't like the case, movement condition, or crown as much as the first one you shared...
     
  11. cristos71 Sep 12, 2019

    Posts
    7,154
    Likes
    32,930
    The case looks like it has been riden quite hard, quite polished on the front and a lot of scratches to the back. The rotor is a replacemet, as is the crown. The black dial looks to be in good shape and as these black dialled Connie's are quite tricky to find that is definitely a big plus. I guess it all comes down to price paid....
     
    Benbradstock and AdrianT like this.
  12. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Sep 12, 2019

    Posts
    12,194
    Likes
    15,696
    Rotor is a replacement from a later model.

    Dial is nice and hard to find.

    If you paid considerably less for the black dial over the silver dial, then you may have done OK.
    gatorcpa
     
    Benbradstock and AdrianT like this.
  13. KingCrouchy Sep 12, 2019

    Posts
    1,502
    Likes
    5,665
    The first one was nice, the second one is just very tired
     
    AdrianT likes this.
  14. AdrianT Sep 12, 2019

    Posts
    34
    Likes
    9
    Thank you all but it was a risk I'm willing to take, it just catched me, idk why. Regarding the price, it's identical with first one plus the revision included. With some care and dedication I hope it will look good. I will need to give up the GP for this one instead...
     
    IMG_20190723_190556.jpg
  15. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Sep 12, 2019

    Posts
    12,194
    Likes
    15,696
    IMO, you should buy the other watch and swap the dials. Keep #1 with the black dial and sell #2 with the silver dial and frankenwatch movement.

    You might not get back the €800 you paid for #2, but will have created value on the first watch.

    On the second watch, the crystal is cracked. These go for somewhere between €50 to €100 installed.

    Hope this helps,
    gatorcpa
     
    JwRosenthal and Waltesefalcon like this.
  16. AdrianT Sep 12, 2019

    Posts
    34
    Likes
    9
    Well, you are right. I tend to take bad decisions sometimes, but ever with those minus details. I am confident that I will restore some features of this one.
     
  17. cristos71 Sep 12, 2019

    Posts
    7,154
    Likes
    32,930
    Good advice here!
     
    AdrianT likes this.
  18. AdrianT Sep 18, 2019

    Posts
    34
    Likes
    9
    First step was made... I managed to do it with personal tools. It's a small improvement
     
    IMG_20190918_182534.jpg IMG_20190918_182530.jpg
  19. muel Sep 18, 2019

    Posts
    11
    Likes
    21
    I confess that I liked the first one best over all but I do like the black dial. That back requires an awful lot of polishing. Not sure I would want that. It is certainly up to you though!
     
    AdrianT likes this.
  20. AdrianT Oct 4, 2019

    Posts
    34
    Likes
    9
    Can anyone help me out with the crystal part number and if the crown is the original one? (octogonal one seems to be the one legit)