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Vintage Constellation Watch Pricing

  1. Vintage Fan

    Vintage Fan Dec 12, 2012

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    Hello All,

    I'm just starting to get into Vintage Omegas and I was offered a Vintage Omega Constellation from a jeweler I often work with. It is a constellation (i'm guessing 1960's) with a rose gold casing and a stainless steel back. The watch appears to be in great condition. He offered to sell it to me for $800. It seems like a really good price but I haven't seen anything on ebay that I can directly compare it to. It looks identical to the watch below. Any thoughts??

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  2. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Dec 12, 2012

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    Yes - I think I can't answer your question with such a small picture.
     
  3. Vintage Fan

    Vintage Fan Dec 12, 2012

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    I wish I had a better picture for you. I'm just trying to get an idea of pricing assuming that everything (except the band) is original and is in good condition.
     
  4. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Dec 12, 2012

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    Gold dials on gold capped Constellations are always suspect.

    Be careful,
    gatorcpa
     
  5. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 13, 2012

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    As others have said , the picture you have provided is of too poor a quality to determine whether this is genuine. The combination looks suspect though.
     
  6. Vintage Fan

    Vintage Fan Dec 16, 2012

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    back.jpg side.jpg face.jpg
     
  7. Vintage Fan

    Vintage Fan Dec 16, 2012

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    My last reply is the actual watch. The first photo posted was not even close. What are everyone's thoughts?
     
  8. kyle L Ω 2

    kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Dec 16, 2012

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    Looks better, but I think the dial might have been replaced? It looks like it's from a 14393 and the case is a 168.005. I have never seen a 168.005 dial without the Officially Certified on it.

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  9. Vintage Fan

    Vintage Fan Dec 16, 2012

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    I was told it is all original. I have the box as well. i'll upload it soon.

    Any other types of pics that will help identify this watch?
     
  10. kyle L Ω 2

    kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Dec 16, 2012

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    Reference
    CD 168.0005
    International collection
    1962
    Movement
    Type: Automatic chronometer certified
    Caliber number: 561 / 564
    Cal. 561
    24 jewels, created in 1958
    Cal. 564
    24 jewels, created in 1965
    Both with central sweep-second hand
    Functions
    Date, Chronometer
    Case
    Gold-cap on stainless steel
    Case back
    Screw-in
    Dial
    "Pie-pan" type, De Luxe version with hand-rivetted gold hour markers and "Dauphine" gold hands.
    Crystal
    Armoured hesalite
    Bracelet
    Leather
    Water resistance
    30 meters​

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  11. kyle L Ω 2

    kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Dec 16, 2012

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    Also try to get a pic of the inside of the caseback/movement if possible.
     
  12. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Dec 16, 2012

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    Could be Ref. 14902, although I'm not sure if these came without the "officially certified" either. I did find one on eBay:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Vintag...Chronometer-Automatic-Ref-14902-/261003891294Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

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    Not 100% sure if this dial is real either. The Ref. 14902 and 168.005 are the same case with the newer numbering system.
    gatorcpa
     
  13. kyle L Ω 2

    kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Dec 16, 2012

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    Ah, I didn't even know that reference existed...::shy:: There are a couple of other examples without the Officially Certified so maybe it is all original.