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OT watch experts: Omega Constellation
Posted on 10/21/21 at 9:26 pm
Posted on 10/21/21 at 9:26 pm
After being "lost" for the past +/-30 years, I just recently found my Dad's Omega Constellation while cleaning out my mom's house. It was a HS graduation present from his sister and brother-in-law, purchased from a PX in Germany during WWII.
He wore it everyday for about 50 years. Problem was, he wore it all the time.... during the war, to work, when he mowed the yard, when he tilled the garden, cleaned the gutters, you name it. Over time, moisture from sweat made it into the watch and the guts are supposedly rusted, as confirmed by our hometown jeweler, who was pretty good - I had always trusted his explanation to my Dad: "don't bother with it." It looks pretty clean to me, but I know as much about watches as I do about, well, most everything else that really matters.
This is a watch that I probably wouldn't wear much. It's way too small for my son, but given the family history, I'd like to have it as a working watch in my collection, and it would be the closest thing to an heirloom watch in our family. I would like to be able to pass it down to a family member at some point - meaning, I'm willing to spend a bit more than it's worth to get it back in very good shape.
Question is - assuming that all the mechanical parts need to be replaced - what's my best bet to get it repaired? Straight to Omega, or is there some shop out there that would turn flips to get it back to operational?
He wore it everyday for about 50 years. Problem was, he wore it all the time.... during the war, to work, when he mowed the yard, when he tilled the garden, cleaned the gutters, you name it. Over time, moisture from sweat made it into the watch and the guts are supposedly rusted, as confirmed by our hometown jeweler, who was pretty good - I had always trusted his explanation to my Dad: "don't bother with it." It looks pretty clean to me, but I know as much about watches as I do about, well, most everything else that really matters.
This is a watch that I probably wouldn't wear much. It's way too small for my son, but given the family history, I'd like to have it as a working watch in my collection, and it would be the closest thing to an heirloom watch in our family. I would like to be able to pass it down to a family member at some point - meaning, I'm willing to spend a bit more than it's worth to get it back in very good shape.
Question is - assuming that all the mechanical parts need to be replaced - what's my best bet to get it repaired? Straight to Omega, or is there some shop out there that would turn flips to get it back to operational?
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Posted on 10/21/21 at 9:56 pm to Bill Parker?
Can you post a pic?
Posted on 10/21/21 at 9:59 pm to Bill Parker?
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Straight to Omega
IMO
And leave any dial patina. I wouldn’t get a new dial at all, deal breaker. Everything else but case and dial can go, for period replacements.
This post was edited on 10/21/21 at 11:18 pm
Posted on 10/21/21 at 10:07 pm to Bill Parker?
This is an Omega mechanical movement, and can be completely restored. If you're in the BR area, go to the below watch repair shop (been there 50 years, family owned) and they can do a full restoration of that beauty:
7675 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, United States
7675 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, United States
Posted on 10/21/21 at 10:30 pm to Bill Parker?
Posted on 10/21/21 at 10:58 pm to Jim Rockford
I’d like to know the cost of the restoration vs the cost of buying a new one.
Posted on 10/22/21 at 8:47 am to Jyrdis
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I’d like to know the cost of the restoration vs the cost of buying a new one.
These basic Omega movements aren't expensive to overhaul, you'd be in the $250 ball park. The crystal is likely plastic of that vintage and can be polished or easily replaced. hands and backing are easily replaced too. For a faimly heirloom to be restored in the $500 ball park is a no brainer to me.
Posted on 10/22/21 at 8:57 am to Bill Parker?
Send it to Chris Watch Repair in Chicago, they are tops. I'm not aware of any truly gifted watch repair shops in south Louisiana. Don't bother with Omega, they're going to charge you top dollar and sit on it for six months.
Posted on 10/22/21 at 9:13 am to Bill Parker?
After being "lost" for the past +/-30 years, I just recently found my Dad's Omega Constellation while cleaning out my mom's house. It was a HS graduation present from his sister and brother-in-law, purchased from a PX in Germany during WWII.
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Your timeline if somewhat off. Constellations first came on the market in the early 50s.
Ebay is a good source for replacement movements.
Omegaforums is a good source of information.
Here's a link to my watch guy:
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Your timeline if somewhat off. Constellations first came on the market in the early 50s.
Ebay is a good source for replacement movements.
Omegaforums is a good source of information.
Here's a link to my watch guy:
LINK /
Posted on 10/22/21 at 9:33 am to Jim Rockford
Amazing......but, like the other guy said, what does THAT cost?
For sentimental value, I get it.
For sentimental value, I get it.
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