NOS Omega Constellation C Model 1967/68 Find

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Subexplorer shares an extraordinary find: a New Old Stock (NOS) Omega Constellation C model from 1967/68, complete with original tags, straps, and buckle. This post celebrates the rare thrill of discovering a perfectly preserved vintage timepiece, offering a unique glimpse into its original condition. His excitement is palpable, inviting the community to appreciate the historical significance of such a pristine find.

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... when she allows us to find an old box like this one.

A bit battered outside... but its content has stood the pass of time and was never been worn!!

You can imagine my excitement when viewing this piece with original tag, straps and buckle!

It even got the Import Tax stamp still glued to the case back signed by our local Customs Office!

This Constellation C model from 1967/8 has all original polish and bevels denoting it was never worn.

Inside a pristine movement caliber 751 automatic works perfectly though I suspect oiling should be necessary after so many years resting in the safe box of a jewlery shop which sold its stocks before closing its store.

I don't need to say I couldn't let pass this piece!!

Hope you'll like it as much as I do!

Cheers! Abel

Key Points from the Discussion

Finding never-worn vintage watches provides invaluable insights into original appearance, details like crowns, polishing, straps, buckles, and even paper tags, serving as a true testimony of the past.
A 'time traveler' find, like a NOS car or watch, becomes a crucial reference for collectors, resolving disputes about original construction details and specifications.
The presence of an original import tax stamp on the case back, signed by the local Customs Office, further authenticates the watch's never-worn status and historical journey.
While the hang tag indicates caliber 564, the watch itself contains a caliber 751, suggesting a potential discrepancy that warrants further investigation, though the reference number is consistent.
Discovering a NOS watch is a rare occurrence, often attributed to 'Lady Luck' smiling upon a collector, making such finds highly coveted.

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nilomis

Apr 15, 2017

You got he jackpot. Cheers, Nilo

Ares501 - Mr Green

Apr 15, 2017

Amazing watch and condition Lucky find indeed Yours D

crown comfort

Apr 15, 2017

those are the best finds. Enjoy it! CC

Harry2

Apr 15, 2017

Beautiful piece! It\'s so good to see NOS. like a time machine, the quality is just amazing isn\'t it!

Mike H

Apr 15, 2017

Huge congrats, it seems to be just capsule condition, a kind of jump into a time machine, WOW ! Happy Easter to you ! Mike

Dr No

Apr 15, 2017

. . . was found at a dealership that had just gone out of business. It was tucked away in the corner of their garage; there was some body damage, but otherwise totally intact, with under ten miles (!) on the odometer. It turned out the car had been damaged in shipment and never repaired. That 'time traveler' became a reference of sorts, settling all sorts of disputes collectors had about details concerning construction at the time. Your latest find is a similar boon to us vintage Omega aficionad

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