I'll never forget going to a jeweler in Mexico, asking about watches and the guy proudly telling me he just scrapped a constellation for the case and threw out the movement and dial. Mind you gold wasn't even at a high price at that time either.
This was super-interesting; not because of the gold value, although interesting. I didn't realize that some of the dials were also solid gold. A solid gold dial would age with less patina, I believe, which is new info for me. However, I don't recall seeing in a gold watch description "solid gold dial." I've not paid too much attention to gold watches, but will now. BTW, that 1959 constellation with the onyx(?) is a winner. I recall from another video that only the gold contellations have true onyx. Great vid, thank you!
Thank you so much for the comment! There are two types of solid gold dials. 1. If you see "OM" next to the Swiss Made, or 2. You'll need to remove the dial to see the underside if there is an 18k stamp.
@@TimelessHistoryChannel This was really helpful. I have the one that only has "swiss made" and it's stamped from the inside. I was worried that it wasn't the same gold quality as the "om" ones. Mostly because my dial got some spots on it under certain light. Perhaps, even gold changes in time :) Thank you so much for this comment! Awesome video as always
Very informative. I have a 1955 Omega Seamaster 18k. Which should be very similar in gold content to the Omegas you've shown. Thanks very much. Your knowledge of Omega watches is impressive.
Thanks for confirming my suspicions that the C cases have more case than the pie-pan ones. I wonder if you could do an Omega Constellation to Rolex Datejust comparison. Also a vintage to modern comparison (as the vintage watches I've handled, even the full gold ones, felt extremely flimsy, as if the cases were just thin sheets of metal)
Hey thank you for this upload it was quite informative being a bit of a vintage watch and gold nerd 🤓 Can I ask do you know what the 10 series movements weight? I think mine is the 1012 one... Less popular I know... But it seems to keep good time for me.. My ony gold omega watch is not quite as stylish as these beauty's.. It was made for the UK market I suppose, so it only sports a 9ct gold case, but it would still be interesting to calculate
Hey, thank you for the comment. Regardless of which 100#/10## series, the movement, including the dial, crystal and hands, is around 14g. If your case includes a plastic movement ring, add 1g more. Whether your watch is not as stylish, I am sure it is still a charming Omega watch. These Constellations are beautiful, but they are not my cup of tea. I enjoy wearing my 1940s manual wind pieces much more. 😃
@@TimelessHistoryChannel That's an even better answer. It's tiresome to see people judge watches based on the brand name, design, or the amount of complications. The movement is the heart, the brains, and the guts of the watch. That's the really interesting part. I need to do my research.... Stay awesome!
@TimelessHistoryChannel No worries at all. Merry Christmas to you too. Ps I wasn't confused, I knew what you meant; just mentioned it for accuracies sakes.
That's impressive, it's much more than I expected. Almost 2 grand in gold!
I love the gold for its permanence. Great and educational video!
Thank you!
Beautiful vintage gold watches. Love it.
That Turler signed dial is the winner for me. Love it and probably worth more to collectors than the others.
Good taste! It is probably the piece with the highest demand.
I'll never forget going to a jeweler in Mexico, asking about watches and the guy proudly telling me he just scrapped a constellation for the case and threw out the movement and dial. Mind you gold wasn't even at a high price at that time either.
It’s a terrible thing to hear now. But it was common practice several decades ago. :(
This was super-interesting; not because of the gold value, although interesting. I didn't realize that some of the dials were also solid gold. A solid gold dial would age with less patina, I believe, which is new info for me. However, I don't recall seeing in a gold watch description "solid gold dial." I've not paid too much attention to gold watches, but will now. BTW, that 1959 constellation with the onyx(?) is a winner. I recall from another video that only the gold contellations have true onyx. Great vid, thank you!
Thank you so much for the comment! There are two types of solid gold dials. 1. If you see "OM" next to the Swiss Made, or 2. You'll need to remove the dial to see the underside if there is an 18k stamp.
@@TimelessHistoryChannel This was really helpful. I have the one that only has "swiss made" and it's stamped from the inside. I was worried that it wasn't the same gold quality as the "om" ones. Mostly because my dial got some spots on it under certain light. Perhaps, even gold changes in time :)
Thank you so much for this comment! Awesome video as always
Very informative. I have a 1955 Omega Seamaster 18k. Which should be very similar in gold content to the Omegas you've shown. Thanks very much. Your knowledge of Omega watches is impressive.
Thank you! I just finished working on a 1955 Omega Seamaster ref 2767 in 14k gold. Maybe we have the same watch but different gold purity. :D
Excelentes relojes muchos los pueden ver como oro pero yo los veo como arte e historia relojera, excelente marca, excelente video
Agreed!
I have a couple of solid gold Constellations, one has a Dennison case and is noticeably heavier than the other one. Both 1960 models
Oh very nice. I recall seeing a Dennison Connie. Thank you for sharing.
This was interesting, thank you!
You’re welcome!
Thanks for confirming my suspicions that the C cases have more case than the pie-pan ones. I wonder if you could do an Omega Constellation to Rolex Datejust comparison. Also a vintage to modern comparison (as the vintage watches I've handled, even the full gold ones, felt extremely flimsy, as if the cases were just thin sheets of metal)
Thank you for the comment, you may enjoy this video comparing vintage Constellation to Rolex DateJust: ruclips.net/video/9ArXnuLZ0bE/видео.html
Hey thank you for this upload it was quite informative being a bit of a vintage watch and gold nerd 🤓
Can I ask do you know what the 10 series movements weight? I think mine is the 1012 one... Less popular I know... But it seems to keep good time for me..
My ony gold omega watch is not quite as stylish as these beauty's.. It was made for the UK market I suppose, so it only sports a 9ct gold case, but it would still be interesting to calculate
Hey, thank you for the comment. Regardless of which 100#/10## series, the movement, including the dial, crystal and hands, is around 14g. If your case includes a plastic movement ring, add 1g more.
Whether your watch is not as stylish, I am sure it is still a charming Omega watch. These Constellations are beautiful, but they are not my cup of tea. I enjoy wearing my 1940s manual wind pieces much more. 😃
168.045 is 150grams including bracelet, case and movement.
Thank you for the information. That is a lot of gold!
i feel like a meiser lol gotta love it GOLD!!!!!
Not factoring in the gold content, which of these Constellations is your favorite and why?
That is a difficult question to answer. Haha. I would have to say the 2954 if I had to choose one.
@@TimelessHistoryChannel Yes! Thank you for answering the question instead of dodging it. You're... gold in my book! 🥇
Haha. Thank you. But the few pieces that used a caliber 561/564/751 are some of Omega’s best calibers.
@@TimelessHistoryChannel That's an even better answer. It's tiresome to see people judge watches based on the brand name, design, or the amount of complications. The movement is the heart, the brains, and the guts of the watch. That's the really interesting part. I need to do my research.... Stay awesome!
Same to you! Have a wonderful holidays!
Would a 1969 18K Omega Geneve contain a similar amount of gold?
I do not have one to weigh, but it should be several grams lighter.
Like gold bars 😊
Fun! Anybody who melts down a beautiful vintage gold watch for money should be sent straight to jail. i mean, jk lol
Haha. Unfortunately, most of the original solid gold bracelets were melted decades ago. :-(
Not a big deal.but the way you're wording the calculation is wrong.
Its not for eg 16 - 40 = 24.
But 16 subtracted from 40 = 24
I apologize for the confusion. I will be more clear in the future. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy 2025! :-D
@TimelessHistoryChannel
No worries at all. Merry Christmas to you too.
Ps I wasn't confused, I knew what you meant; just mentioned it for accuracies sakes.
Haha, I understand. My fault for rushing through that part.
😍😍😍
answer: not enough to charge so much money for a gold watch
In that case You’ll need to say that to Patek, VC, AP, Rolex, and the list goes on
Eu derretia todos e fazia uma corrente de ouro.😂😂😂😂😂
You can sell them all and get a few chains made
Very interesting video, thanks. This is my 168.029 ruclips.net/video/Q6Es01sWlwE/видео.htmlsi=0cy8RBZpVNe1tDzT