Vintage Omega Constellation Cal. 551 Opinions: 1200 Buy?

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joshm

·Jan 16, 2026

Hi guys. I’ve been reading, obsessing online and spending much time on eBay sniffing ad’s as I would like to make an educated buy when I pick up my first vintage Omega. I found this one the other day (551 from what I’ve learned) and despite some polish, incorrect crown I believe and general wear and tear it seemed to me to be a fairly honest example and I wondered if others thought the same? Sold for $1200 in the US. Tell me what my noob eyes missed please and thanks!

 

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redpcar

·Jan 16, 2026

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-constellation-14381-7-sc.166283/

Thread 'Omega Constellation 14381 7 SC' ·

Hi Gents,
thinking of auctioning this pie-pan

Crown seems date accurate...
Not sure if it's not over-polished.

Seeking a...

skowron · Nov 30, 2023

 

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seekingseaquest

·Jan 16, 2026

Good value, and original crown IMO.

 

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hugh162

·Jan 16, 2026

Dial looks original to me, though damaged, and case looks pretty sharp. IMO $1200 is a fair price on eBay, I’ve seen worse watches sell for higher. Anecdotally the Arabic numeral dials seem to sell for a discount.

 

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joshm

·Jan 16, 2026

seekingseaquest

Good value, and original crown IMO.

Oh! Good to know with respect to the crown.
Thanks

 

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AG77

·Jan 16, 2026

Did you buy it? Or someone else buy it? I think it's charming. Not super condition but wearable for sure. I like the no date. I'd replace that bracelet.

 

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joshm

·Jan 16, 2026

AG77

Did you buy it? Or someone else buy it? I think it's charming. Not super condition but wearable for sure. I like the no date. I'd replace that bracelet.

I didn’t. It’s one of the few on eBay recently I thought I might but wanted to ask as I’m still sorting good from garbage.

 

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amuscare87

·Jan 16, 2026

this is good. I think it’s priced fair and a good starter watch into vintage.

 

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Danimals

·Jan 17, 2026

Looks pretty good