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Well ,the big day came this morning and out of the blue my better half has given me an Omega Constellation Gold watch. I have never really been a watch wearer , let alone someone who covets an antique watch but I have to say that i could not be happier. No idea what she paid and no burning desire to know but i suspect it wasn't cheap. It looks absolutely mint - like out of the box new.
For someone who is far , far away from being knowledgeable on the now magical world of used watches, any tips, pointers etc or just enjoy and count my blessings ?
For someone who is far , far away from being knowledgeable on the now magical world of used watches, any tips, pointers etc or just enjoy and count my blessings ?
A quick look on Chrono24 should give you an indication of it's age and value.
Might be some interesting history here as well: https://www.omegawatches.com/vintage-watches
There are various Omega serial number checkers online too, if that interests you.
Assuming it came with no service history, it could be worth sending it to an independent specialist to assess it's condition internally and service it. If it's keeping good time, you could wait and do this at a later date. Prevention, cure, etc.
One thing though, treat it as if it is not waterproof at all. Keep it away from water and steamy bathrooms, saunas etc.
Other than that, wear often and enjoy
ETA: I assumed it’s auto or manual wind, not quartz. Do you know?
Might be some interesting history here as well: https://www.omegawatches.com/vintage-watches
There are various Omega serial number checkers online too, if that interests you.
Assuming it came with no service history, it could be worth sending it to an independent specialist to assess it's condition internally and service it. If it's keeping good time, you could wait and do this at a later date. Prevention, cure, etc.
One thing though, treat it as if it is not waterproof at all. Keep it away from water and steamy bathrooms, saunas etc.
Other than that, wear often and enjoy
ETA: I assumed it’s auto or manual wind, not quartz. Do you know?
Edited by romeodelta on Friday 30th October 06:41
romeodelta said:
A quick look on Chrono24 should give you an indication of it's age and value.
Might be some interesting history here as well: https://www.omegawatches.com/vintage-watches
There are various Omega serial number checkers online too, if that interests you.
Assuming it came with no service history, it could be worth sending it to an independent specialist to assess it's condition internally and service it. If it's keeping good time, you could wait and do this at a later date. Prevention, cure, etc.
One thing though, treat it as if it is not waterproof at all. Keep it away from water and steamy bathrooms, saunas etc.
Other than that, wear often and enjoy
ETA: I assumed it’s auto or manual wind, not quartz. Do you know?
It’s auto wind. Bought from a very reputable jewellers apparently. History is being sent. Might be some interesting history here as well: https://www.omegawatches.com/vintage-watches
There are various Omega serial number checkers online too, if that interests you.
Assuming it came with no service history, it could be worth sending it to an independent specialist to assess it's condition internally and service it. If it's keeping good time, you could wait and do this at a later date. Prevention, cure, etc.
One thing though, treat it as if it is not waterproof at all. Keep it away from water and steamy bathrooms, saunas etc.
Other than that, wear often and enjoy
ETA: I assumed it’s auto or manual wind, not quartz. Do you know?
Edited by romeodelta on Friday 30th October 06:41
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