Vintage
tdn.dk's inquiry about a 1970s Omega Constellation ref. 153.0039 with a Caliber 712 movement sparks a valuable discussion on the collectibility and technical merits of this ultra-thin vintage piece. His post highlights the challenges of researching less common references, especially when vintage databases are incomplete. The community's responses offer crucial insights into the movement's significance and the watch's design characteristics.
Hi!
I have the opportunity to purchase this watch, but is unsure whether it is collector worthy. It is from start 70s, ref. 153.0039, 18k gold and cal. 712. It is very reasonably priced.
Appearance wise, I prefer the older Constellations, but I have no cal. 712 in the collection and it is after all, an interresting movement. The Vintage Database seems to be missing some of the 712 ref.s
Is it something to buy?
Best
Thomas
Desmond just did an article on the 71x series - you can download it from this link: omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com Something looks strange about the bottom half of that dial, like the fonts are wrong. As a fan of vintage ultra-thin calibers, I'd like to add a 712 to my collection too.
I have read what i could find about Constellation and cal. 7xx incl. Desmonds. About fonts, i think these early 70's Connie's use a different font, but maybee someone will comment on this. I cant find any similar ref. 153.0039 to compare, and it isnt in the Omega Vintage Database. The only thing i can find on this ref. is replacement parts at Ofrei's. Best Thomas
Thomas, yes , very collectable. Dennis already referred you to Desmond's recent paper. I posted about mine here a short while ago. omega.watchprosite.com I have seen the dial with OM at the bottom before on gold dials, it means Or Massif ,=solid gold. The gold dials on these came in a flat surface, like yours, and an embossed gold, with the embossing design like my blue one. These are great watches, with the flattest movement ever made by Omega. Here's is my blue one PS. If you get this,
on these ultrathins. I have been keeping a register of ones that I encounter in a larger list of calibres and case numbers. click here I notice that I have recorded this model before Thomas. Very attractive piece with a 18k dial. Your example, and indeed Steve's, fit into the classic 'calatrave-like' style. Some of the PP calatravas are a little smaller than these examples, and they really haven't diminished as a classic 'dress' style watch. The PP ones are still sold I believe. The one to look
Also the calibre 710-712 was the flattest in house movement made by omega it was also a marvel of engineering and reliability. I might myself look for one of these watches too. best regards georges
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