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Where to find genuine 18k rose gold buckle for Constellation?

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As a super noob waiting for my new & first vintage watch in the picture to arrive (so excited!!), I wanted to get some insight from the collective intelligence of the vintage experts here in the forum.

I read a lot of posts here, and also from Desmond's blog regarding the buckle, and understand it is normal for the watch from 1950's era to have its original strap/bracelet missing.

I am looking for a 18k pink gold (rose gold) pin buckle to match the 1956 OT2582 Constellation.
How & where can I find such a buckle, that is genuine & legitimate?

Now I can go for an easy option, go on ebay and get a pink gold plated version for comparatively cheap price, or visit Omega Boutique and see what contemporary buckle is available to match with the watch...But as many vintage enthusiasts do, I prefer getting close to the original status, and would like to get an exact solid 18k pink gold buckle that should've come with the watch, or at least the equivalent from the same era for Constellation.

On a side note, I have done some search, and three types of 18k pink gold buckle are available at the following site - would these be genuine Omega vintage buckles, or just contemporary replicates?

http://www.kayasidh.com/product.php?id_product=35

http://www.kayasidh.com/product.php?id_product=34

http://www.kayasidh.com/product.php?id_product=11
 
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I would advice to find an age-correct 0.750 gold Omega buckle (careful, there are tons of fakes). If it happens to be yellow, any reasonable goldsmith can then apply a thick pink gold plating to the yellow gold. When it wears in a few years, do it again.

to get a contemporary one, IMHO, makes less sense.
 
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I gave up looking, and settled for a UK hallmarked 9ck Omega buckle ( trying to match the hallmark dates to the approx year of manufacture via serial number)

there are 2 sorts, and from memory, the switch to the squarer type occurred around 1962-3

these photos below give you an idea - but they may not show in correct
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Nowhere !

Can you please elaborate a bit more? I am not sure to what extent are you saying its impossible...
 
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Hi @omega-3 (funny username btw! 😁) and welcome to the forum.

Finding a buckle like this is really an enterprise. It might be a very long search and it might be, that a very long time will elapse before you find one.

I am also a newcomer to the forum and the hobby as I started just over 16 months ago but the search is sometimes one of the most rewarding things in the hobby, so don't feel discouraged, but this would require a lot of patience, I believe.

To my knowledge, the buckle you are looking for should look like this:

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Good luck!

Best wishes,

Rudi

PS.: (Edit) @omegastar is actually an authority almost in regards to vintage buckles, and the fact he was skeptical about your quest is just a sign of how incredibly rare these are.

If you wanna learn more about buckles, you should check his research here:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/about-omega-buckles.37347/
Edited:
 
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omega-3 omega-3
Can you please elaborate a bit more? I am not sure to what extent are you saying its impossible...

You can equate a full rose gold buckle period correct to your watch to Unicorns and Sasquatch.. Plenty of people see them no one has proof..... 😁
 
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You can equate a full rose gold buckle period correct to your watch to Unicorns and Sasquatch.. Plenty of people see them no one has proof..... 😁

I see your point. I can be flexible...+5/-5 yrs from '56 !! But that would still be difficult to find...
 
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Left-field solution: get a black leather strap (maybe even reptile with the money you’ll save) and a black buckle. It won’t stand out as not matching the watch.
 
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Rudi99 Rudi99
Hi @omega-3 (funny username btw! 😁) and welcome to the forum....

....
If you wanna learn more about buckles, you should check his research here:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/about-omega-buckles.37347/

Thank you Rudi for your kind word of welcome and encouragement. I thought it was not going to be easy, but now it seems it will be even harder than what I imagined. Maybe I need to set a ultimate goal, while also try to compromise and make a balance.

Will surely read the link you shared - I am kind of digesting almost anything right now!
 
Sherbie
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Just buy a current modern Omega rose gold plated buckle for now from an AD

even the 9ct uk ones go for 250-350 gb pounds these days

an Omega Rose gold one could be 500 or more

ironically, it may be better / quicker looking for a vintage omega dress watch that INCLUDES the gold buckle you desire
 
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Boojumhunter Boojumhunter
Left-field solution: get a black leather strap (maybe even reptile with the money you’ll save) and a black buckle. It won’t stand out as not matching the watch.

That's a great way to think out of the box!! Creative!!
 
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I would advice to find an age-correct 0.750 gold Omega buckle (careful, there are tons of fakes). If it happens to be yellow, any reasonable goldsmith can then apply a thick pink gold plating to the yellow gold. When it wears in a few years, do it again.

to get a contemporary one, IMHO, makes less sense.

So basically, you recommend getting 18k gold in the first place. And thanks for the tip wrt yellow-to-rose gold conversion !
 
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Sherbie Sherbie
Just buy a current modern Omega rose gold plated buckle for now from an AD

even the 9ct uk ones go for 250-350 gb pounds these days

an Omega Rose gold one could be 500 or more

ironically, it may be better / quicker looking for a vintage omega dress watch that INCLUDES the gold buckle you desire


Thanks for your detailed insight from this and the prior reply. I should check out the current buckle that Omega has these days, and see whether I like the design/style/price. In parallel, I think I will explorer the pre-square type buckles too, as I do not need the buckle to be exactly manufactured in 1956...

Your last comment on finding another Omega vintage watch would be challenging to me - as it means I need to buy another 18k solid gold watch...which would be expensive 🙁
 
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Thanks for your detailed insight from this and the prior reply. I should check out the current buckle that Omega has these days, and see whether I like the design/style/price. In parallel, I think I will explorer the pre-square type buckles too, as I do not need the buckle to be exactly manufactured in 1956...

Your last comment on finding another Omega vintage watch would be challenging to me - as it means I need to buy another 18k solid gold watch...which would be expensive 🙁

Sometimes, you can find fully gold buckles on gold plated watches - as straps got changed around, and sometimes a full gold buckle was reused after an old gold broken watch was retired to the draw

not saying its easy, but buying a watch and a gold buckle together could be less than buying just a gold buckle - and of course, you get a second watch too
 
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Also, if my eyes don't fail, this looks really similar to a watch I saw on IG the other day. Did you buy it from the Goldammer brothers?

If so, congrats on your purchase, it is a great looking watch.

If you are also located in Germany, then liebe Grüße von mir aus Berlin.

Rudi
 
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Also, if my eyes don't fail, this looks really similar to a watch I saw on IG the other day. Did you buy it from the Goldammer brothers?

If so, congrats on your purchase, it is a great looking watch.

If you are also located in Germany, then liebe Grüße von mir aus Berlin.

Rudi

You have a very sharp eye, my friend!
As a noob, I wanted to start my vintage voyage right, with a sound, firm step. Paying more for the authentic, validated piece was a rational approach for me, again because I am a super-noob. At least that's how I convinced myself to justify the premium...

And while I appreciate your kind greetings, I am actually from Korea (South)😟.Went ahead with the purchase despite anticipating the heavy import tax to be imposed...
 
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Omega sells a vintage-style buckle in stainless that doesn't cost much. Buy that and send it out to be plated, which also won't cost much. Problem solved.
 
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Plated rose Gold buckle (modern) from a Omega boutique would be my avenue for the now. Then one day you may find the vintage one.
 
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One other thing, however.

During the 50s, depending on where the watch was sold, it may well have came with a generic buckle.
 
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