How to Buy a Vintage Omega Constellation

In this episode Tim explains certain models and movements of the legendary vintage Omega Constellation from the 60s. Topics are fakes, frakenwatches, serial numbers, reference numbers, authenticity, stars, aircrafts and more.

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[davidmoynahan]

Ignore that guy, if you want to call it "Wintage." do it. You're English is excellent and your accent is cool as hell!

[zrx]

You are so fortunate to have a watch your Grandfather and Dad wore and loved, my Dad had an Omega but some how it went missing with his frequent visits to the hospital later in live. I sure wish I had it. 🙏

[springthyme]

Just a note. Regarding the Constellations the calibre you want to look for is the 564. The 564 is the chronometer certified movement and thus will be in all of the constellations. Not the 565.

[niveusgaius]

I second the vote for wintage vs vintage. Your accent is part of the charm of your videos. Please keep up the fine work, and play the guitar for us again soon. All the best.

[Tal-wbjn]

I watch you... because you say “wintage” never stop! The texture of your voice and accent is compelling!

[davidbaker]

This is the classiest guy I have ever seen in my life. Say Wintage all you want.

[boxfordchief]

No hyping, just straight talk regarding the Omega Constellation watch. Most informative presentation,

[tigerlilly]

The "wear" of the watch from your grandfather makes it magnificent to me. The 10 o'clock scratch is like artists markings for me, enhances.

[bruceblackerby]

Nice video. I purchased a used black dial Constellation last year for next to nothing. Sent it in to Omega for full service. Second watch I've had them fix. Just got it back. It looks amazing for a 60 year old watch. To think that Rolex doesn't offer such a service. The reason I will never buy a Rolex.

[stefanienewman]

We're big fans of your videos...my husband doesn't even wear a watch and always watches your videos. Really like this focus on individual brands. Glittering is a word...or glittery is the adjective

[paulnyul]

wonderful great video - I'm falling in love with these classic classy little "works of art"
paul from Sydney Australia

[Digital_daze_]

Haha, I was just given the same as the day/date constellation you showed towards the end, but gold capped, it was given to my grandfather in Egypt in the late 60s, passed to my father, now to me. I love it. I understand your view on the day, I like the day feature. I’m biased though👽.
However, the omega is at the bottom, and constellation is at the top. No star. Has the observatory on back.

[jharris]

Nice have a lovely 1967 Constellation 168.010 with a caliber 564 movement. 😎

[mrg]

Remember....if someone asks you if you speak High or Low
Simply tell them “There are no Low Germans”!
Keep up the great work, Tim!
I look forward to your

[msbrownbeast]

I have a piepan Constellation (with gold-capping) with the 551 movement. I have the original octagonal crown, but the gold has completely worn off, shopwing it's underlying dull base metal. It it feasible to try to get it replated, or simpler to buy a used one off Ebay?

[cachilupi]

Great video and thanks for the information. Now im on the search for my first constellation.

[hrt]

I have an Omega Constellation Chronometer that I bought new in 1958 with the original box and my copy of the "Certificate of High Precision". I would like to research using the serial number but don't know the link for that. I am wearing the watch right now. At the Brussels Worlds Fair in 1958, I compared my time on it with a Russian exhibit atomic clock. They were 3 minutes off. My watch agreed with the Swiss atomic clock shortly before that.

[paultierney]

Hi Tim I wonder if you can help yes i have 2 Constellations including a Pie Pan However i have a Seamaster 2922 which i believe is rare it has straight hands and normal crown is this a frankenwatch it has a 503 movement your videos was the inspiration to buy Omegas i have quite a collection now Thanks

[jwaller]

Very helpful! do love the Constellation watch

[ianjones]

I love 168.005, that looks like a very beautiful watch!