New watch arrived today

[muckshifter]

The watch, an Orient Mako II actually survived the carnage. Thankfully.

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I now have 15 watches in my 'collection'

 

[Quadophile]

You have great taste in watches!

 

[V_R]

Nice, they're great watches.

I've got an original Mako that I've had for years, still going strong. Doesn't get much wear anymore mind you.

 

[Quadophile]

My daily driver as of now

 

[nivrip]

I wear my Dad's old watch which must be 65-70 years old and still keeps really good time. This is a pretty poor picture of it and it does look better than this. It is very slim for its age and is self winding. The date display has stopped working and I cannot adjust it and there is a crack in the glass. It is a Constanta and I have been unable to find any info on it despite googling it. It has, of course, lots of sentimental value.

 

[Quadophile]

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I wear my Dad's old watch which must be 65-70 years old and still keeps really good time. This is a pretty poor picture of it and it does look better than this. It is very slim for its age and is self winding. The date display has stopped working and I cannot adjust it and there is a crack in the glass. It is a Constanta and I have been unable to find any info on it despite googling it. It has, of course, lots of sentimental value.

Lovely watch. I was passed on an Omega Seamaster in Rose Gold which my father wore for over 40 years in the '90s. I had the pleasure of wearing it for about 3 years, unfortunately, it was stolen and that too after my father passed away.

If you are still looking to get some info, I would suggest you check out Watchuseek forum. The folks there are very helpful and knowledgeable. If any info is available on the watch I am sure you will be able to find it there.

 

[nivrip]

Thanks Quad, I've posted on Watchuseek and am hoping for some replies.

 

[muckshifter]

I have been unable to find any info on it despite googling it

It is a Constanta and I have been unable to find any info on it despite googling it

August Hohl (AHO) IN Pforzheim, Germany, sold watches under the label “Constanta”. If you can tell/show me what is written on the case back, I may be able to find out more.

If you want to get the watch looked at/ repaired, I can highly recommend ...

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8I9CzdyNLiKjGohCTUzBw

 

[Quadophile]

@nivrip You are absolutely right not much info on the watch. I just found this link with a picture of Constanta but without a day and date.

https://www.catawiki.com/l/9011709-constanta-21-jewels-men-s-wristwatch-from-the-1960s

Another one with a picture and some info on the watch

https://www.chrono24.com/all/consta...rzheim-in-the-1950s-and-1960s--id11174363.htm

I saw your post at the forum and want you to give it a little time for someone to come up with more info.

 

[nivrip]

Thanks Mucks and Quad, I got a reply from Watchuseek which was similar to Mucks answer - from Pforzheim, Germany, 1950s - 60s and seemingly quite rare. The one shown for sale is not the same model as mine but is the first time I've seen a picture of another Constanta.

I've attached a pic of the back of the watch, Mucks

I'll keep my fingers crossed.

 

[muckshifter]

I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Sorry, was hoping for some numbers, what we see doesn't help.

 

[nivrip]

Thanks for having a look .