tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post5888951424049368503..comments2024-03-14T10:09:15.360+08:00Comments on Omega Constellation Collectors: British Denison 18K Gold ConstellationsDesmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-82187933901402018442018-02-19T09:47:15.492+08:002018-02-19T09:47:15.492+08:00The choice of band was up to both retailers and cu...The choice of band was up to both retailers and customers and much swapping occurred at point of sale. Omega bands were available in leather, lizard and crocodile and so there wasn't just one choice. Colours, largely black, tan and brown were the most popular. <br /><br />Finding an original band is like looking for a needle in a haystack. They occasionally surface, but I think it's Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-39767022520966792262018-02-19T07:20:14.405+08:002018-02-19T07:20:14.405+08:00I Have a gold plated calibre 751 C- shape constell...I Have a gold plated calibre 751 C- shape constellation with solid gold knurled bezel. Model is 168.029. Is it possible to find the original type watch band, believe it was crocodile and brown in appearanceAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527334083073401408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-27512005439383364252015-06-28T09:37:26.622+08:002015-06-28T09:37:26.622+08:00I second that!I second that!Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-58447105314988463162015-06-27T23:41:41.092+08:002015-06-27T23:41:41.092+08:00Hi,
I would like to thank Andrew Romaine for shari...Hi,<br />I would like to thank Andrew Romaine for sharing his knowledge of British Constellations with the rest of us. <br /><br />I have a British Constellation and knew nothing about it, now I know a lot, now I know I have a genuine vintage Omega thanks to Andrew.<br />Many, many thanks ............ Regards, Kevin.<br /><br />I have a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-3446439626590821032015-05-26T06:46:32.643+08:002015-05-26T06:46:32.643+08:00Usually not, because Omega would make sure that lo...Usually not, because Omega would make sure that locally made cases only stayed in country of origin. So cases made in Brazil would not be exported to other countries.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />DesmondDesmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-80348316484543699802015-05-25T21:25:57.183+08:002015-05-25T21:25:57.183+08:00Dear sir
1. The OMEGA Constellation made in South ...Dear sir<br />1. The OMEGA Constellation made in South America Brazilian or Argentina sold Local products or export other countries?<br />2.I think on a back cap "IND. BRAS" = INDUSTRIAL BRAZIL. <br />http://picture.in.th/id/9cc1193ece2e5728e0515a2efd15b8dd<br />http://picture.in.th/id/a9b7004c7b7379db03bba567395d256f<br />http://picture.in.th/id/6e05ab9226bd330a68dcfcc15e23ead7<br />mmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-35315261261173063402015-05-25T08:19:45.130+08:002015-05-25T08:19:45.130+08:00It is difficult to say where this case back was ma...It is difficult to say where this case back was made. Theoretically, no Constellation cases were made in the US, they were all imported from Switzerland.<br /><br />The only marking that I can see on your case back is the gold purity mark, no Omega triangle, model number, Helvetia or other stamps. Countries that were permitted by Omega to manufacture gold cases were Argentina, Brazil, France, Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-29930450209354598982015-05-25T01:56:27.785+08:002015-05-25T01:56:27.785+08:00Dear sir
Do you think omega constellation does no...Dear sir <br />Do you think omega constellation does not have stamp helvetia? I bought from ebay, I think made by manufacturing in U.S.A<br /><br /> http://picture.in.th/id/ff1caa4ce1cdc30a33ba8289da617f56<br />http://picture.in.th/id/9686ca66a05f6134fa8e23901327cd30<br />http://picture.in.th/id/755e1b8d44c7e0cf2d35c920ee53d3fb<br />http://picture.in.th/id/621d17fe070b05e113fc8cbf371d2019<br />mmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-25499187015421989882015-05-24T10:21:31.550+08:002015-05-24T10:21:31.550+08:00I notice that the case back also does not have the...I notice that the case back also does not have the Constellation medallion on the caseback and the case back is actually a press-in instead of a screw-in.<br /><br />Little wonder that the price fetched for this watch is only about gold value, because in having this watch made into a 'jewellery' piece, the person who did it has robbed the watch of its originality.<br /><br />Regards<br />Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-2401271479654217002015-05-24T09:26:33.939+08:002015-05-24T09:26:33.939+08:00The omega constellation ended auction on ebay have...The omega constellation ended auction on ebay haven't stamp helvetia or egle or England. <br />Do you think fake or genuine manufacturing in U.S.A not required stamp helvetia??? <br /><br />http://www.ebay.com/itm/131509883236mmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-8143813530421025382014-11-07T14:46:02.848+08:002014-11-07T14:46:02.848+08:00My reply to your original post Clive is above.
Ye...My reply to your original post Clive is above.<br /><br />Yes, all chronometers are "officially certified" by Bureau Officiel in Switzerland.<br /><br />DDesmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-34948660063407108802014-11-07T09:26:46.071+08:002014-11-07T09:26:46.071+08:00Hi Desmond,
In my last post waiting for your repl...Hi Desmond,<br /><br />In my last post waiting for your reply I omitted to say my Cal 564 is "Officially Certified". Was that important for your assessment? Also, is it possible to contact Andrew Romaine?Clive Muzzellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329821973366880544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-49461560587170855872014-11-06T07:00:40.956+08:002014-11-06T07:00:40.956+08:00Hi Desmond,
Yes, I have the domed dial version an...Hi Desmond,<br /><br />Yes, I have the domed dial version and tear drop lugs. Also, an original Omega document wallet plus original Omega watch fitted box. Sorry if I gave the impression that the wallet was non-original. I note with pleasure the global internet value and insurance replacement value. I paid £900 for the whole package in 1999. An excellent investment.<br /><br />Very grateful Clive Muzzellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329821973366880544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-90674483634281465772014-11-06T06:37:40.514+08:002014-11-06T06:37:40.514+08:00Hi Clive,
The first question is easy to answer. T...Hi Clive,<br /><br />The first question is easy to answer. The 168.5417 was the gold dialled version in this series. OM stands for "Or Massif", translated from French to mean the watch has a solid gold dial. This indicates that while Dennison made the case, the movement and dial came from Switzerland.<br /><br />The second question, not so easy. I am assuming that you have the domed Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-24888776649066964712014-11-06T03:32:18.566+08:002014-11-06T03:32:18.566+08:00Hi Desmond,
In my collection I have a Cal 564 Ome...Hi Desmond,<br /><br />In my collection I have a Cal 564 Omega Constellation Chronometer solid 18ct gold case BA168.5417 with self-winding movement no.24782743 on original Omega leather crocodile strap with original Omega 18ct gold buckle. All required Omega "signatures'' are in place including observatory. Additionally, the watch dial, hands and hour batons are 18ct gold too. Clive Muzzellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329821973366880544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-854960832343173892014-11-05T13:09:04.712+08:002014-11-05T13:09:04.712+08:00Hi Clive
The above message came through, however ...Hi Clive<br /><br />The above message came through, however this is the only one I have seen<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />DesmondDesmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148245572518221306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30329246.post-88066632373170118812014-11-05T05:26:24.798+08:002014-11-05T05:26:24.798+08:00Hi Desmond,
Just sent you a note about my Constall...Hi Desmond,<br />Just sent you a note about my Constallation Chronometer Cal 564 solid 18ct gold BA1685417. Not sure it actually posted. Please advise if you received it.<br /><br />Regards, CliveClive Muzzellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329821973366880544noreply@blogger.com