Weird Omega Constellation

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Gui13250

·Jul 1, 2022

Hi all,
I’ve just seen this Omega Constellation for sale… asking price is unrealistic, and I’m not interested, but I’m just wondering if it is original….

While dial seems ok, is Calibre 505 ok?
Médaillon seems ok, even if stars are a bit weird, but I’ve never seen such an inside caseback.

Please let me know what you think:

 

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Caliber561

·Jul 1, 2022

Looks like a French case variation.

 

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norb1967

·Jul 1, 2022

I think it’s a different case maker. Actually quite a cool watch, with an even patina and interesting markers. Movement looks clean too…

 

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Peemacgee

·Jul 1, 2022

Caliber561

Looks like a French case variation.

this. 👍
You can tell by the style of the stars but the eagle’s head poincon is the giveaway.

 

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norb1967

·Jul 1, 2022

Peemacgee

this. 👍
You can tell by the style of the stars but the eagle’s head poincon is the giveaway.

Are these worth any more in terms of value, or are they about the same as a regular Omega cased type?

 

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Peemacgee

·Jul 1, 2022

norb1967

Are these worth any more in terms of value, or are they about the same as a regular Omega cased type?

they ( like the English 18k cases ) are of equal weight and quality to the Swiss ones but definitely not worth more.

Most collectors prefer the originality of the Swiss cases, so probably worth a little less.

 

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Gui13250

·Jul 1, 2022

Asking price is over 4500€…!

 

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Peemacgee

·Jul 1, 2022

Gui13250

Asking price is over 4500€…!

The problem is that because of it being a French case, it’s difficult to assess the condition of the case.

The shark-tooth pie pan dial is interesting but the spotting does nothing for me.

is the bracelet solid gold? - it would have to be for that price.

 

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Gui13250

·Jul 1, 2022

@Peemacgee solid gold bracelet, but not an omega, no endlinks

 

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norb1967

·Jul 1, 2022

Gui13250

@Peemacgee solid gold bracelet, but not an omega, no endlinks

Then I guess you’re just paying for the gold. It must be fairly heavy, and could be worth quite a lot. Last I checked I’m pretty sure 1 gram of gold is 48 GBP.

 

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MtV

·Jul 1, 2022

norb1967

Then I guess you’re just paying for the gold. It must be fairly heavy, and could be worth quite a lot. Last I checked I’m pretty sure 1 gram of gold is 48 GBP.

That’s for 24k. 18k would be more like ~35£/g.

 

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norb1967

·Jul 2, 2022

MtV

That’s for 24k. 18k would be more like ~35£/g.

My bad. Still though, that’s a lot of gold and a lot of cash…