Black Dial Constellation

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TNTwatch

·May 14, 2015

TexOmega

I could not reconcile how a counterfeiter would go to so much exacting trouble and not put the reference number, which to me would be the easier part of faking one. I poured over monodec's great Constellation site and always came back to his mantra about Omega, some things just happen for whatever reason.

I scrutinized each letter and marker under loop and came to the conclusion it was genuine.

But I am far from an experienced collector hence my wanting to Run the Gauntlet.

I can see that everything is genuine on your watch. The back is not correct though since it's missing the ref. number. My speculation is just like Steve's, that it was some production anomaly. Similar to the 220 bezel but rarer, it may as well become a hot item one day. 😉 For now, I'd be happy to own this watch, as long as you didn't over pay for it.

The scraping mark is from the rotor's worn out bearing. The whole rotor can be replaced, which is quite costly. Or just replace the post and bushing, lower cost in parts, but requires more labour.

 

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mondodec

·May 15, 2015

The scuffing on yours looks to me as though there was indeed a rotor issue at some stage, although I can't see any corresponding scuffs on the rotor, so it may well have been substituted - no biggie. This could be a replacement case back or just an instance of a breakdown in quality control where the case stamp has been omitted. Recessed medallion is correct so I shouldn't bother much, unless you're a stickler for absolute correctness.

Very nice dial and a sharp piece overall.

Cheers

Desmond

 

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cicindela

·May 15, 2015·Steve @ ΩF

cicindela

My back does not have a scrape, it is recessed circular center area of the back

My apologies. I re-examined my back this morning using proper optics (designed for age related vision impairments 😁) and you were absolutely correct. Mine was scuffed by the rotor too. Here is another picture with the back cleaned off from rotor plating.

 

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TexOmega

·May 15, 2015

That is one killer watch no matter what, thank you for your comments and pictures.

If Google is an accurate barometer, our two siblings have very few family members around today.


and Thank you all for your kind replies, especially Desmond for his Constellation Blog and adding his expertise(mondodec) to this thread.

Edited: May 15, 2015

 

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Archer

·May 15, 2015·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

TexOmega

Did you change the Automatic Rotor Axle?

If this was a Rolex, you would be on the right track, but being an Omega, it's the rotor that needs repairing, not the axle.

It only take seconds to swap the pinion (a.k.a. bushing), and most of the time is fitting it to the axle as they come undersized. If you replace the whole rotor or just the pinion, there's not much difference in the work required as both need to be fitted to the axle.

Cheers, Al

 

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TexOmega

·May 15, 2015

Thank you for that information, it is in transit to my watchmaker. We talked about this issue and he will address it. I'll post follow up information after getting it back with more pictures.

wrist shot

Edited: May 15, 2015

 

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X350 XJR

·May 15, 2015·Vintage Omega Aficionado

A great watch regardless of the missing reference number, which wouldn't bother me at all.

Enjoy!

 

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TexOmega

·May 15, 2015

Thank you,



And on a reddish-brown/burgundy leather strap.