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Subexplorer · 4 October 2010, 08:56 AM

Hola Amigos!! Hello Friends!!

As you may know, by reading my usual posts at the Rolex sections, I´m more a Rolex fan than follower of other watch brands, but anyway, my WIS heart has a place for some other beauties as well. Omega is another favorite of mine of course.

Fact is, that I have been looking after a good example of an Omega Constellation model for some time.
I find its "pie pan" dial so charming, and the gold case and leather straps so elegant.

Last Sunday, I came across this one, while browsing through the windows of my local friendly vintage watches shop.
I fell in love inmediately (love at first sight REALLY happens!!) and after a little chatting and discussing, arrived to a nice deal with the seller. (He IS really friendly!).

I took it home, and gave a little polish to its original plastic "glass". I discovered that original plastic, has a very little "Omega" design in the very center of dial glass!! very difficult to see, and more to photograph, but it is there if original plastic.

Watch came with a very plain and very dark brown leather set of straps, not Omega original, but its original gold buckle with the Omega sign was present.

Straps were too plain to my personal "gusto", so I quickly changed them for a new more gaudy set (Italian Morelatto´s which are the Ferraris of watch bands, I am told). I put the original gold buckle to this new set.
May be they are not the taste of everybody, but they surely add some "light" to the watch.
You may see both straps in the photos. Anyway, tastes are tastes!!

The Constellation was a first class watch indeed. Very elegant, it offered different configurations of dials, cases, and metal straps, including full gold.
This one, got a gold dial, and gold indexes with black lacquer inserts.
Its automatic movement works "as an Omega", with incredible accuracy.
And we are speaking of a 50 years watch!

I love this little cute watch so much, that I didn´t care to put my Rolexes to a little rest this whole week!

Hope you like it and thank you for your attention!!
best cordial regards, Abel

kyle L · 4 October 2010, 09:27 AM

Ah Congrats Abel, you have of the finest vintage watches out there!

I love these old Omegas, especially the old Connies and the Seamasters. Lately I have been hooked on the old Seamasters from the 50s!

Andad · 4 October 2010, 09:48 AM

A beautiful old Constellation Abel.

I like my Omegas.

Widows Son · 4 October 2010, 10:34 AM

Beautiful!!!! Was it serviced??How does she run???

Subexplorer · 4 October 2010, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

Ah Congrats Abel, you have of the finest vintage watches out there!

I love these old Omegas, especially the old Connies and the Seamasters. Lately I have been hooked on the old Seamasters from the 50s!

Hello Kyle, my young friend!!
Thank you!! I´m glad to know you like my Connie! Yes, I know you love Omegas, and got some nice vintage specimens.
Hope you enjoy them as much as I do with mine.
Thank you for writing pal!
Kind regards, Abel

Subexplorer · 4 October 2010, 01:43 PM

Eddie: hello! Thank you for your comments. Yes, Omegas are a great value. Classic watches, and nice designs. Love to know you enjoy yours.

Widows Son:
Thank you! Yes, the watch was serviced, as all watches in this store are serviced and checked before putting them on display for sale.
This watch works very, very accurately.
I found a difference of around 15/20 seconds during the seven days I´ve been wearing it. Also I left it 24 hours on my home desk, and found it perfectly working with the reserve. Looks perfect, including the original plastic "glass" as explained.
Thank you for your interest.
Best cordial regards, Abel.

Cicindela · 4 October 2010, 02:20 PM

Muy linda Abel

The black marker centers are onyx not enamel, so much the better. You are right on with these 551, 561, 564 Connies. These are some of the finest Chronometers ever made, incredibly accurate even by today's standards and will still keep accurate time to this day.
Here are some of mine (on the right)

Subexplorer · 5 October 2010, 12:00 AM

Woooww!! Steve!! THAT´s A COLLECTION!!

Awesome indeed. I´m shocked!
Congrats! That´s surely the result of many years of true collecting sense!

Thank you for your clarification about my watch indexes. Seller told me it was lacquer, surely he is not knowledgeable enough.

I love the looks of the Connie dial (pie pan). It is so unique!
You are right, I was surprised with the accuracy of this old little watch.

Thank you so much for writing and sharing your most wonderful collection. I´m sure you must enjoy it so much.
Best cordial regards, Abel.

mondodec · 6 October 2010, 07:57 PM

Abel, you snagged one of the less common Constellation 168.006 Deluxe model with 18k solid gold dial.

Very sharp - just look at those bevels on the lugs and the sharpness of the bezel - a superb piece

Cheers

Desmond

http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com/

Subexplorer · 7 October 2010, 05:40 AM

Hello Desmond!!
Thank you so much for helping me to identify my new watch.
I know very little about Omega models, but Constellations are surely among my favorites.
I´m delighted to know your opinion about this particular example I had just found.
I visited your web page, and found very informative, and enjoyed browing. I will be visiting your page again several times to read every article about vintage Omegas. Very informative!

Thank you again for writing!
Very cordially, Abel.

mondodec · 9 October 2010, 11:40 PM

Yes, Steve's made some great choices in his collection :)

Congrats Steve.

Cheers

desmond

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subexplorer

Woooww!! Steve!! THAT´s A COLLECTION!!

Awesome indeed. I´m shocked!
Congrats! That´s surely the result of many years of true collecting sense!

Thank you for your clarification about my watch indexes. Seller told me it was lacquer, surely he is not knowledgeable enough.

I love the looks of the Connie dial (pie pan). It is so unique!
You are right, I was surprised with the accuracy of this old little watch.

Thank you so much for writing and sharing your most wonderful collection. I´m sure you must enjoy it so much.
Best cordial regards, Abel.

jets · 10 October 2010, 01:05 AM

Nice catch, looks distinguished.

edge of midnight · 17 October 2010, 04:51 AM

Heres my Connies a cal 505 with jet markers and dauphine hands. Trying to date it as 505 started in 1957 , 58 model had kites and 551 replacement for 505 came in in 1960. Also have a mint Model C cal 751, the last of the genuine omega built movements(introduced in 1967 replaced with 1001 eta based in 1969).

Subexplorer · 23 October 2010, 12:41 AM

Thank you for sharing your great Connies Edge of Midnight!!
Very cordially, Abel

dmitrii · 26 October 2010, 02:57 AM

hey guys, i have a vintage omega laying around somewhere. I believe that it may be an old seamaster or speedmaster perhaps. Will post up some photos when i get around to it and maybe you guys can help to id it.

rxonmymind · 26 October 2010, 04:00 AM

Very nice! Good for you! I like how you state "my WIS heart has room"... that's a good thing. There are soooooio many beautifully made watches of yesteryear. Check out an Omega moonphase. A Beauty. Anyhow good show & thanks for sharing!

Subexplorer · 28 October 2010, 10:38 AM

Thank you for your kind comment Brandon!!
You are right. Lot´s of nice oldies are there, just waiting for a new home and some loving care.
As a matter of fact, I got another nice little Omega manual wind some days after my Constellation find. You can take a look at my new post of today: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=149618

Yes, I should look after a moon face Omega soon!
Thank you for your message again!
very cordially, Abel.

Subexplorer · 28 October 2010, 10:39 AM

Double post

Newportkrieger · 17 November 2010, 04:55 AM

Educating myself about Omega and the Constellation Pie Pans of the 50's and 60's fostered my transformation into a WIS....

sea-dweller · 27 December 2010, 03:26 PM

Very classy!

4 October 2010, 08:56 AM	#1
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Vintage omega constellation Hola Amigos!! Hello Friends!! As you may know, by reading my usual posts at the Rolex sections, I´m more a Rolex fan than follower of other watch brands, but anyway, my WIS heart has a place for some other beauties as well. Omega is another favorite of mine of course. Fact is, that I have been looking after a good example of an Omega Constellation model for some time. I find its "pie pan" dial so charming, and the gold case and leather straps so elegant. Last Sunday, I came across this one, while browsing through the windows of my local friendly vintage watches shop. I fell in love inmediately (love at first sight REALLY happens!!) and after a little chatting and discussing, arrived to a nice deal with the seller. (He IS really friendly!). I took it home, and gave a little polish to its original plastic "glass". I discovered that original plastic, has a very little "Omega" design in the very center of dial glass!! very difficult to see, and more to photograph, but it is there if original plastic. Watch came with a very plain and very dark brown leather set of straps, not Omega original, but its original gold buckle with the Omega sign was present. Straps were too plain to my personal "gusto", so I quickly changed them for a new more gaudy set (Italian Morelatto´s which are the Ferraris of watch bands, I am told). I put the original gold buckle to this new set. May be they are not the taste of everybody, but they surely add some "light" to the watch. You may see both straps in the photos. Anyway, tastes are tastes!! The Constellation was a first class watch indeed. Very elegant, it offered different configurations of dials, cases, and metal straps, including full gold. This one, got a gold dial, and gold indexes with black lacquer inserts. Its automatic movement works "as an Omega", with incredible accuracy. And we are speaking of a 50 years watch! I love this little cute watch so much, that I didn´t care to put my Rolexes to a little rest this whole week! Hope you like it and thank you for your attention!! best cordial regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

4 October 2010, 09:48 AM	#3
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,947	A beautiful old Constellation Abel. I like my Omegas. __________________ E

4 October 2010, 01:43 PM	#6
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Eddie: hello! Thank you for your comments. Yes, Omegas are a great value. Classic watches, and nice designs. Love to know you enjoy yours. Widows Son: Thank you! Yes, the watch was serviced, as all watches in this store are serviced and checked before putting them on display for sale. This watch works very, very accurately. I found a difference of around 15/20 seconds during the seven days I´ve been wearing it. Also I left it 24 hours on my home desk, and found it perfectly working with the reserve. Looks perfect, including the original plastic "glass" as explained. Thank you for your interest. Best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

4 October 2010, 02:20 PM	#7
Cicindela "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: MN Posts: 139	Nice Connie Muy linda Abel The black marker centers are onyx not enamel, so much the better. You are right on with these 551, 561, 564 Connies. These are some of the finest Chronometers ever made, incredibly accurate even by today's standards and will still keep accurate time to this day. Here are some of mine (on the right) __________________ Steve Ωmega Rolex + others

5 October 2010, 12:00 AM	#8
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Woooww!! Steve!! THAT´s A COLLECTION!! Awesome indeed. I´m shocked! Congrats! That´s surely the result of many years of true collecting sense! Thank you for your clarification about my watch indexes. Seller told me it was lacquer, surely he is not knowledgeable enough. I love the looks of the Connie dial (pie pan). It is so unique! You are right, I was surprised with the accuracy of this old little watch. Thank you so much for writing and sharing your most wonderful collection. I´m sure you must enjoy it so much. Best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

4 October 2010, 09:27 AM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Ah Congrats Abel, you have of the finest vintage watches out there! I love these old Omegas, especially the old Connies and the Seamasters. Lately I have been hooked on the old Seamasters from the 50s!

4 October 2010, 10:34 AM	#4
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,555	Beautiful!!!! Was it serviced??How does she run???

6 October 2010, 07:57 PM	#9
mondodec "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Desmond Location: Australia Watch: Vintage Connies Posts: 169	You struck gold in more ways than one Abel, you snagged one of the less common Constellation 168.006 Deluxe model with 18k solid gold dial. Very sharp - just look at those bevels on the lugs and the sharpness of the bezel - a superb piece Cheers Desmond http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com/

7 October 2010, 05:40 AM	#10
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello Desmond!! Thank you so much for helping me to identify my new watch. I know very little about Omega models, but Constellations are surely among my favorites. I´m delighted to know your opinion about this particular example I had just found. I visited your web page, and found very informative, and enjoyed browing. I will be visiting your page again several times to read every article about vintage Omegas. Very informative! Thank you again for writing! Very cordially, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

10 October 2010, 01:05 AM	#12
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Nice catch, looks distinguished. __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

23 October 2010, 12:41 AM	#14
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thank you for sharing your great Connies Edge of Midnight!! Very cordially, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

26 October 2010, 02:57 AM	#15
dmitrii "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY Posts: 1	hey guys, i have a vintage omega laying around somewhere. I believe that it may be an old seamaster or speedmaster perhaps. Will post up some photos when i get around to it and maybe you guys can help to id it.

26 October 2010, 04:00 AM	#16
rxonmymind "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Brandon Location: Sacramento Watch: Rolex woot! woot! Posts: 824	Very nice! Good for you! I like how you state "my WIS heart has room"... that's a good thing. There are soooooio many beautifully made watches of yesteryear. Check out an Omega moonphase. A Beauty. Anyhow good show & thanks for sharing! __________________ Be yourself; Everyone else is taken! Oscar Wilde

28 October 2010, 10:38 AM	#17
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thank you for your kind comment Brandon!! You are right. Lot´s of nice oldies are there, just waiting for a new home and some loving care. As a matter of fact, I got another nice little Omega manual wind some days after my Constellation find. You can take a look at my new post of today: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=149618 Yes, I should look after a moon face Omega soon! Thank you for your message again! very cordially, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

28 October 2010, 10:39 AM	#18
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Double post __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub. Last edited by Subexplorer; 28 October 2010 at 10:40 AM.. Reason: double post, I´m sorry!!

27 December 2010, 03:26 PM	#20
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very classy! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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