Advice on Constellation

Hi all,

First of all, I'll be honest - I don't hold any particular interest in watches. Although that may change depending on what response I get!

The attached was given to me on my wedding day after my Grandfather passed away a few years ago. they're iPhone photos, hope they have enough clarity.

It's currently not working. I want to do something about that but also don't want to get laughed out of a shop for handing them something not genuine.

I've got no box or documentation but also no reason to believe it isn't genuine other than the fact he didn't seem the type of person to have one (he stuck to a Casio in all the years I was around).

Are any of you experts able to advise from the photos? I know there are always a few tell tale signs either way. I'm aware there should be a serial number behind the case back after a bit of googling but I don't think I have the tools for that.

If anyone could help that would be massively appreciated.

Thanks,

Jonathan

I would service and wear that watch a lot, but I’m me and you’re you.

Thanks all, your responses are more than I could have hoped for. I will definitely look to get it serviced. Am I better sending it off to one of the recommended repairers I've seen when browsing the forum or would anyone recommend somewhere I can take it to in the North East (of England!)?

I wouldn't look for somewhere local just because it's convenient. I'm in London where there are any number of watchmakers but I took advice from this forum and have been happy to use Christian at https://watchguy.co.uk/ more than once. Posting your watch to him is easy, he's a good and responsive communicator, transparent and honest, and he takes and posts pictures of the work in progress so you can see how it's going.

Of course, he's not the only competent watchmaker, there are some here that I'm sure are worthy of recommendation, but I've been happy with Christian.

Welcome, Jonathan. I'm not in the same expertise league as some who have already replied to you, but prima facie I'm telling you mate, no-one will be laughing at you. It's always a matter of individual taste, but to me that model is an absolute beaut - reflects the best of late 60s style before it all went to pot. I'm sorry if you miss your grandad, but he had great taste and I hope the watch will give you positive vibes. Fix it, wear it! You won't meet many guys with something cooler on their wrists, and I'm envious already. 🙄

It's a beautiful watch and it has that family history and connection to your wedding... I'm glad you are going to get it serviced and hope you wear and enjoy it.

I also wish i had nearly the luck begging for watchmaker recommendations in the US as you had here. Thanks to both @Engee and @ConElPueblo for being willing to give a recommendation. I tip my hat to you good sirs.

I have a gold cap on stainless steel 167.021 version, From 1966, but dont wear it now, as its only 33 mm.

nice watch though

Thanks for the further comments guys, really nice to read. I will be looking at the two recommended watchmakers tomorrow.

There is always something special about a watch from your grandfather. Mine left me a seamaster that I hold dearly.
And one day there will be a lot of lucky grandsons and daughters of forum members here😀