Hello im a newbie on this forum and i have a question. I inheritad a omega watch from my grandfather, but i can not find any one that looks like mine. Is there someone here that knows if this is a authentic Omega watch?

 

It's an authentic dial and movement.

The case and bracelet are aftermarket, probably made in South America and might not even be solid 18k gold.

 

What about the differences in the "A"s of "Automatic" and the smudging through out? Does this make you think of a possible redial? How about that 18k hallmark? Not as clean as I'd expect it to be!!! Does the MOY test hold any ground here either?

Thank you for any help - Here to learn,

Thomas

 

It's fine. It passes the MOY test. Previous poster has already addressed the 18k issue. Calm down!

 

The smudging is probably on the crystal.

Of course the hallmark will be different because it's not a factory made case - it probably came from South America.

 

I see his aftermarket remark now! 9am & the caffeine has hit the blood stream my friend. Very calm over here friend.

Thank you both,

Thomas

 

However it is a 565 movement

 

Not a lot of Constellations with 565, are there?

 

Not my style but nice watch, dial looks very good, hands, etc. As someone else said the bracelet is not Omega.

 

Is that a good thing? Or does that mean that the dail and movement dont belong together?

 

Unless my information is wrong, the 565 is not a chronometer-grade movement. @Peemacgee and his cat know much more about Constellations than I do. You may want to learn a little, also. http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com/2007/03/omega-constellation-calibres.html

 

Cal. 565 is definitely not right for a Constellation, as it's not chronometer-rated, as @efauser and @Peemacgee refers to... As there are (at least) two items in the movement that aren't right for a chronometer-rated Omega, I'd wager that the entire movement is a 565.

 

What is the MOY test? Seen it used a few times now

 

Go to the like I posted above. You'll find it there.

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Correct - while both are authentic, they don't belong together.

 

Great, thanks. That website is great and the MOY piece is pretty thorough.

The vintage constellation market seems to be a bit of a minefield!

 

Nominee for 2016 Understatement of the Year.

 

Haha. Yeah, fair enough

 

Tnx all