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Why hasn't this Constellation quartz sold?

Untame
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I have been watching it for some time. I personally rather like the aesthetic, and I imagine that the leather strap would wear comfortably. The condition looks exceptionally good, and it comes with full set.

So why hasn't it sold for the asking price of $700? Can anyone here point out reasons this watch has not sold? Is it just the typical old "quartz isn't is good as mechanical" bias?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/160648836072?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

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JwRosenthal
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The early 70’s automatic’s that are similarly styled don’t even break $600 that often, I think this one is a little ambitious by x3. That said, it’s a great looking watch. Just not very collectible.
 
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To each his own, but personally I just don't find the watch to be the least bit attractive, particularly when compared to other Constellation references (thinking dog leg, lyre lug, pie pan, hidden crown, etc.). Just not my style.
 
Dan S
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Nothing wrong with it, just not priced correctly for what it is.
 
Untame
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Is it a $500 watch? Less?

I have a feeling that the day is coming when the 70s quartz Omegas will see a collecting frenzy. We might be getting close to that as they have now aged to 50 years.
 
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Untame Untame
Is it a $500 watch? Less?

I have a feeling that the day is coming when the 70s quartz Omegas will see a collecting frenzy. We might be getting close to that as they have now aged to 50 years.
I'd say less. Heck a nice f300 was recently sold on OF for $150 and that's for a tuning fork. I'm unsure if these will have a frenzy but as others have said each to their own. If you like it that's all that matters.
 
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Untame Untame
I have a feeling that the day is coming when the 70s quartz Omegas will see a collecting frenzy. We might be getting close to that as they have now aged to 50 years.

Well, if you would enjoy the watch, you should buy it. But don't expect it to increase in value ... I don't think you will be successful in provoking a frenzy.

IMO, we will continue to see increasing interest in select quartz models, mostly quirky pieces and the classic digital watches that people recall from their childhood. However, I would be surprised if collectors suddenly started going crazy for mundane digital watches from the 70s just because they are now 50 years old.
 
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Untame Untame
Is it a $500 watch? Less?

I have a feeling that the day is coming when the 70s quartz Omegas will see a collecting frenzy. We might be getting close to that as they have now aged to 50 years.
If you love it, then offer the guy what you think is fair. I can’t speak to parts availability for these if anything goes wrong with it. Omega no longer supports some models of early quartz and electronic (hummer) watches.
 
Tet
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The problem with these Megaquartz is hardly anybody services them any more as parts are now restricted by Omega. STS in the UK used to service then and had a huge stockpile of parts, I had my own done by them with the full works a couple of years ago. No more though sadly.
 
Spruce
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I paid $400 for this pretty perfect one (sold on OF by @Toishome) as recently as October last year.

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Untame Untame
Is it a $500 watch? Less?

I have a feeling that the day is coming when the 70s quartz Omegas will see a collecting frenzy. We might be getting close to that as they have now aged to 50 years.

Like tuning forks, old quartz can be problematic to maintain half a century later, unlike mechanicals from the golden Era of the 60s. More complex tech, less available parts. Add to that a 70s design which in some case looks very dated... I don't think those will ever explode, unlike mechanicals from the 90s for example.

Fun to have for less than 200eur for me. I would prefer an older seiko quartz, I think more were produced, well made.
 
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There are a few problems with this watch :
- the 1310 is a an early quartz movement that has it its quirks with people who know their way around being are few and far between. There's a good chance for the watch not to be running perfectly when you get it. Happened to me with my first 1310 !
- the strap is likely not going to be pleasant to wear, very thin and probably brittle and the #27 clasp is prone to slipping. You'll have to look into getting the bracelet it came with. Needless to say the original thick bar bracelets are really hard to source. There were some service ones but they were lighter and felt "cheaper".
 
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