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Vintage Omega Constellation Buying Advice: First Purchase

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babaky
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Hi all
So I have come across this watch. To my eyes (still learning) it looks original, some polishing is evident. Could you give me your thoughts and a market value if buying privately. The seller says it was serviced a couple of years ago but no receipt so I assume needs a service
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Thanks
 
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See the ER spelling of chronometer? That means the dial has been repainted. All Connie’s with bumper movements should be RE. It’s not the only reason but it’s the most obvious.
 
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It’s an obvious redial (even if it had the RE spelling). The fonts aren’t correct and defined enough (2648 have specific fonts on some letters), crosshairs doesn’t cross where they should, the markers aren’t consistent, and so on.

I’d recommend finding original examples here on the forum, and then lining both side by side to compare with precision.

Start here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish-a-guide-not-for-enquiries.52603/
 
babaky
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Yo are dead r
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See the ER spelling of chronometer? That means the dial has been repainted. All Connie’s with bumper movements should be RE. It’s not the only reason but it’s the most obvious.
You are dead right. Thanks
 
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YYes
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It’s an obvious redial (even if it had the RE spelling). The fonts aren’t correct and defined enough (2648 have specific fonts on some letters), crosshairs doesn’t cross where they should, the markers aren’t consistent, and so on.

I’d recommend finding original examples here on the forum, and then lining both side by side to compare with precision.

Start here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish-a-guide-not-for-enquiries.52603/


Yesi have been look g there every day. Also the ebay listing here. I understand that if they are on ebay here they are correct watches.
 
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Yes, the recommended eBay listings will be fine. The best is to study the dials using sales listings from OF, or other examples posted and discussed on the forum. It takes a bit of time to learn the ropes, and even then there are always tiny details that can be tricky, so best to ask. Good luck with the search.
 
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Yes, the recommended eBay listings will be fine. The best is to study the dials using sales listings from OF, or other examples posted and discussed on the forum. It takes a bit of time to learn the ropes, and even then there are always tiny details that can be tricky, so best to ask. Good luck with the search.
I find posting here very useful, and I learn a lot each time. But try not to do it too often as I am sure it can cause a bit of exhaustion.
 
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http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com/?m=1

https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-constellations-show-and-tell.19186/ Cover Image
Thread 'Vintage Constellations. Show and tell' ·
Please show your vintage Constellations.

Would be great to see the variations in a new thread. I'll go first.

1961 Pie pan, Cal 561, Case Ref 14393, on a period 7912 Bracelet (stainless steel)...
JohnSteed ·


Lots of examples find the reference(s) you like and then research the details so you know how they should look.
 
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SOG53 SOG53
http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com/?m=1

https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-constellations-show-and-tell.19186/ Cover Image
Thread 'Vintage Constellations. Show and tell' ·
Please show your vintage Constellations.

Would be great to see the variations in a new thread. I'll go first.

1961 Pie pan, Cal 561, Case Ref 14393, on a period 7912 Bracelet (stainless steel)...
JohnSteed ·


Lots of examples find the reference(s) you like and then research the details so you know how they should look.
Thanks, I have a good idea of what I am looking for, All silver watch, preferably bumper, ck 2652, 2782, 2648, Pan pie, Arrow head, minimal dial degradation...but i do come across others that I like the look of.
 
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babaky babaky
Thanks, I have a good idea of what I am looking for, All silver watch, preferably bumper, ck 2652, 2782, 2648, Pan pie, Arrow head, minimal dial degradation...but i do come across others that I like the look of.
If you want an original dial, studying the information in the link that @SOG53 posted above will set you in good order and then you won't look twice at a watch like the one you posted above.
(BTW, the watch above isn't a pie pan, it is a dome dial with painted outer chapter ring)
You can still post here of course but you will have sifted out the dross first.
 
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