tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post115322299861451780..comments2024-03-14T10:09:15.360+08:00Comments on Omega Constellation Collectors: Why on Earth Would You Buy a Vintage Omega Constellation ?Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-36997654269446653162023-12-07T18:33:51.352+08:002023-12-07T18:33:51.352+08:00Hi Martin,
Quite a good example of a 168.010. Di...Hi Martin,<br /><br />Quite a good example of a 168.010. Dial is in good condition, movement has all of its signature parts and is very clean, case is quite good, there being a few small marks and dings caused by wear. <br /><br />The minute hand appears somewhat shorter than it should be, leading me to believe that the hands have been replaced at some stage. Both the minute hand and second Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-10513076536898071982016-02-28T08:44:04.143+08:002016-02-28T08:44:04.143+08:00Pretty well an impossible task.
ONly option is to...Pretty well an impossible task.<br /><br />ONly option is to write or communicate with Omega on its website.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />DDesmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-83193566749141894712016-02-28T02:49:55.329+08:002016-02-28T02:49:55.329+08:00How can I find how much 18Kt gold is in the 38mm y...How can I find how much 18Kt gold is in the 38mm yellow gold/steel Constellation model 123.20.38.21.08.001? <br /><br />Thanks.Fouadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16393846414892314751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-4941688915886693842015-07-10T05:24:30.276+08:002015-07-10T05:24:30.276+08:00The answer is that more than a measure of the magi...The answer is that more than a measure of the magician’s art has shadowed the revival of the analogue watch. <a href="http://watch-collector.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Watch Collector</a><br />jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13835847777966515522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-55755257844279125772013-02-13T07:33:19.452+08:002013-02-13T07:33:19.452+08:00Some examples of the C shape did have dauphine han...Some examples of the C shape did have dauphine hands like the watch in question, however I believe that the design story of the C Shape as envisaged by Gerald Genta did include both thick and thin stick hands depending on the thickness of the markers. So the hands may be 'correct' but in my opinion they are counter to the design intent of the watch.<br /><br />Grey dials with white Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-23756055791574754112013-02-12T12:13:46.268+08:002013-02-12T12:13:46.268+08:00Desmond,
Thank you for your quick response and fo...Desmond,<br /><br />Thank you for your quick response and for reviewing this watch for me. I too suspected that the bracelet was after market, I am giving serious thought to putting the watch on a leather strap. I had previously read your essay on C models, but read it again and see what you are saying about the original finish being gone. <br /><br />If you have the time, I have three final cpchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174464806887405603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-91713098342320320752013-02-10T10:03:42.382+08:002013-02-10T10:03:42.382+08:00Hi Chris
Firstly, you got quite a reasonable deal...Hi Chris<br /><br />Firstly, you got quite a reasonable deal on this later grey dialled version. The bracelet I think is after-market as the one that usually came with this models was the SS brickwork bracelet.<br /><br />Movement looks clean and case back is crisp. The original finish on the case front has been polished away but can be set right. (See the essay on C Shapes as it also give some Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-77587171943072106082013-02-10T09:31:04.658+08:002013-02-10T09:31:04.658+08:00Desmond,
I recently purchased an Omega Constellat...Desmond,<br /><br />I recently purchased an Omega Constellation and would very much appreciate your thoughts on it. From reading your posts I know that you are always very honest when evaluating a watch and I really appreciate it. The auction is over now, but the pictures are still up:<br /><br />http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Omega-Constellation-Automatic-C-case-Exceptional-Condition-/cpchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174464806887405603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-35361854737131060592012-06-16T10:10:32.529+08:002012-06-16T10:10:32.529+08:00Sarah, buying vintage is fraught with risks as thi...Sarah, buying vintage is fraught with risks as this blog outlines. So, you need to have some assistance along the way.<br /><br />I suggest you join watchuseek Omega forum as there are some very knowledgeable vintage subscribers. Post a hello and explain your mission :)<br /><br />The reason why I suggest this is that there are desirable Seamaster vintage and not so desirable. There are fakes,Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-27396688073511882342012-06-15T20:04:14.952+08:002012-06-15T20:04:14.952+08:00Hi I was wondering could anyone help me. I am look...Hi I was wondering could anyone help me. I am looking for an Omega watch as a wedding gift for my fiancé. Being a jeweller/watchmaker himself as well as an avid watch collector this is a very daunting task for me... His favourite watch is Omega and I really like Seamaster style and Constellation as a second preference. It would have to be preowned as my budget is 500-700 pounds. I have seen a Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741386441626540055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-87288916241775056912010-07-07T08:32:03.582+08:002010-07-07T08:32:03.582+08:00Yes,
The 14900 was powered by cal 551 Clive and t...Yes,<br /><br />The 14900 was powered by cal 551 Clive and the 14902 was powered by cal 561<br /><br />From the information you provided it sounds right<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />DesmondDesmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-8759807285102096362010-07-06T22:09:18.820+08:002010-07-06T22:09:18.820+08:00Hi Desmond,
Another 'collector' is offer...Hi Desmond, <br /><br />Another 'collector' is offereing me a 14ct solid gold Constellation auto chronometer Cal.551/1 with metal/gold plated bracelet (looks like beads of rice), movement no. 20641403 (63-64), case no. 14900 SC, adjusted 5 position and temperature 24 jewels. Back stamp swiss made 14 k 0585, squirrel logo, observatory + 8 stars.<br /><br />I have scoured all your website Clive Muzzellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329821973366880544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-49634186384753158852010-07-06T21:53:50.239+08:002010-07-06T21:53:50.239+08:00Thanks Desmond for the advice, very helpful. I tr...Thanks Desmond for the advice, very helpful. I tried to post this reply to yours of yesterday on the original link but keep getting error meassage. Great website. It has given me invaluable information on which to base my decision to buy Constellations. Bought recently an 18ct solid gold 'C' shaped 1966 Cal.561 ( not over 1). It is 100% authentic, never refinished but as good as the Clive Muzzellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329821973366880544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-29989979368058794632010-05-23T09:19:59.533+08:002010-05-23T09:19:59.533+08:00Yes, Ive seen that one. Dial is refinished and mo...Yes, Ive seen that one. Dial is refinished and movement is less that tip top.<br /><br />Fortunately C-Shape Connies are still reasonably priced and its worth waiting around for a really good one.<br /><br />Cheers<br />DesmondDesmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-4407364308210521302010-05-23T00:47:26.560+08:002010-05-23T00:47:26.560+08:00Firstly, thanks for such an interesting read, I...Firstly, thanks for such an interesting read, I've learnt a lot in a very short space of time from browsing these pages.<br /><br />I notice this watch appears to be very much like the one at the top of this page. Any thoughts on this one?....<br /><br />Ebay item number 320531012353notamusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01020599336048185291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-15016502849430779542010-01-16T11:45:35.980+08:002010-01-16T11:45:35.980+08:00Hmmm, I think perhaps the essence of collecting i...Hmmm, I think perhaps the essence of collecting is different for many people. Yes case style sometimes comes into play, but so does dial design, rarity, brand, provenance and most particularly horology.<br /><br />Generally speaking, although there are some clear exceptions where case design influences the collectibility of a watch (Lip 1970s designs for example, where it all about case and Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-50116550388707813792010-01-15T03:51:42.819+08:002010-01-15T03:51:42.819+08:00Well put,but we have to remember (however mush som...Well put,but we have to remember (however mush some protest to the contrary) that watch collecting is ultimately about the case, not the movement. Take for an example the Tudor Prince 34 and the 7922/24 Submariner. Same A390 (ebauche) movement,same level of care and skill used in it's assembly,same vintage. Vast difference in price. Who's to blame for that? No-one. The Subs are more moonwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149266530025322585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-79644359110456877692006-11-15T06:23:00.000+08:002006-11-15T06:23:00.000+08:00You're absolutely spot-on. The practice involves ...You're absolutely spot-on. The practice involves more than sleight-of-mouth statements about exclusivity, taking us into that well supported commercial territory - lying for a profit!Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-70169176562861472952006-11-14T11:56:00.000+08:002006-11-14T11:56:00.000+08:00Good article...I would add one more insult to whic...Good article...I would add one more insult to which apparently even A. Lange and Sohne belong...the issue of buying long dead names of companies that ceased to exist long ago and telling people that the company has been in existence for over 200 years. How many Valjoux 7750's can we put under glass...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com