Never seen such a pristine omega piepan constellation vintage
Asking a heavy price . Confused ...
Well
The dealer in possession is asking way above the going market price . Hence I’ve never seen such a clean piece . Remote but confused and off course I have incoming pieces like the FPJ CB, Submariner Hulk , Sky Dweller Steel Blue , Patek 5131P, Patek 5168G...
A correct 18 kt piepan ref 2853 - like the example you're posting - without box and papers . . .
. . . but in good running condition should go for ~ $5K - $6K these days. Rose gold would be higher, deluxe dial higher still. How close is the seller's asking price to that range? Art
That's fair . . .
. . . assuming it runs well. It may be a cal 501 rather than a 505, which would partially account for the modest price. Or they may be an issue with the movement . . . only a watchmaker savvy about vintage Omegas would be able to tell. A comparable steel ...
Engraved black dials, even in steel cases . . .
. . . command a hefty premium, Nicolas. Black pie-pans, too. Here's an especially rare example of a '57 ref 2852 . . . . . . with original lumed hands and markers (via special order when it was purchased). This one would trade at a higher level than the g...
There's an identical 2853 on eBay auction at this moment located in Canada . . .
. . . that's reached $2500+ with two days left to go. It's in slightly rougher, unpolished condition (which most collectors prefer) and an original crown (unlike the crown fitted to your example, which is a correct but not identical later replacement). An...