Talking Watches with Volnation

#381
#381
Willy P said:
Did you buy from an AD or grey market?

I noticed the other day that there is no more AD for Rolex in Knoxville...not sure what happened to Kimball's.
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I bought it grey. Found a dealer outside of Knoxville and had a great experience with what I felt was a reasonable price.

I saw that too. This was posted in a Facebook group I follow a few weeks ago.

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2EastTnVols said:
Gorgeous, congrats!
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Thanks!
Lloyd_Christmas said:
Nice. I've been wearing my Datejust every day since I got it. The jubilee bracelet is very comfortable.
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I agree!
 
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#384
#384
Go aeiou said:
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those will sell in very good condition for $1200-1700 from private sellers. Dealers often more like 2K+

this one is not in particularly good condition. the gold bar Connies have more value, as the gold is actually gold. But this has value itself. I wouldn't throw it away. You might not get but $400-800 for it. More towards the lower side to someone who will use it as a parts watch. Movements can go for 200 or so. the gold bezel for 150, etc....

I don't know if you particularly like the watch, (it looks like it was well worn), or if it has any sentimental value. Omega offers service and restoration. It comes at a cost, but it is less than the cost of a new Constellation. You can take it to an Omega dealer for a better idea on cost.

Many vintage watches hold more value to a collector in an as-close-to-original shape as possible. This one looks well used to me. For a "dress" watch such as this, I'd just as well have it look like one. I'd consider the service with a bezel touch up and lightly polish the bracelet and have it looking like new. (Again, collectors would tell you "NO!", but I like to wear a watch, not just let it sit.)

Sometimes, you can get a local watch guy to service it for less than Omega charges, that is a way to go if you don't want to pay the Omega premium. Omega will replace original parts if they deem it necessary, locals will often try to salvage as much original as they can.
 
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#385
Ritzwatch said:
those will sell in very good condition for $1200-1700 from private sellers. Dealers often more like 2K+

this one is not in particularly good condition. the gold bar Connies have more value, as the gold is actually gold. But this has value itself. I wouldn't throw it away. You might not get but $400-800 for it. More towards the lower side to someone who will use it as a parts watch. Movements can go for 200 or so. the gold bezel for 150, etc....

I don't know if you particularly like the watch, (it looks like it was well worn), or if it has any sentimental value. Omega offers service and restoration. It comes at a cost, but it is less than the cost of a new Constellation. You can take it to an Omega dealer for a better idea on cost.

Many vintage watches hold more value to a collector in an as-close-to-original shape as possible. This one looks well used to me. For a "dress" watch such as this, I'd just as well have it look like one. I'd consider the service with a bezel touch up and lightly polish the bracelet and have it looking like new. (Again, collectors would tell you "NO!", but I like to wear a watch, not just let it sit.)

Sometimes, you can get a local watch guy to service it for less than Omega charges, that is a way to go if you don't want to pay the Omega premium. Omega will replace original parts if they deem it necessary, locals will often try to salvage as much original as they can.
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Went to a local jewelry store to get my wife something for our anniversary. They offered me $665. Said he would just flip it, and I could probably get more on Ebay or some other website. Gave me some names.

I wore the watch for most of 25 years, but have worn it very little in the last 8-10 years. A combination of retirement and cell phone make it not needed.

I'll probably just sell as is.

Thanks for the input
 
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