First Constellation - Original one ?

Hello,

First thing, I have spent a lot of time on this forum trying to get a lot of knowledge on the omega vintage watches and I want to say thank you to all of you about this, it helped me a lot.

But as I am a newbie, I would like to know what do you think about my purchase, I directly put the sale link as the pictures are quite good : https://www.catawiki.com/fr/l/50578...-no-reserve-price-ref-168-004-homme-1960-1969

I have checked few points it looks like an original but I would like to know what do you think ? I think the dial have been restored as it looks very clean. Also there is a hit on the crown, I was wondering if it worth to get a new one ?

I just received it, I am working so did not get time to really activate the system but it looks working fine. Regarding this I had a question, if you knew what is the time reserve on this mechanism ? I was not able to find info about this.

Thanks,
Adrien

Thank you for the informations 😀.

Unfortunately, I have a bad news (I think), I am wearing my watch since yesterday and I have noticed that the second stops several times on the 50th. It stops few minutes and restart after and runs normally then. I suspect that there is an issue with the mechanism but I don't know how severe it is. Do you have any idea to confirm that the mechanism is involved ? And how much could it be to fix it ?

The seller told me that the watch have been serviced 2 months ago and he did not wear it since so it could also be the power reserve which needs sometimes, but I guess stoping on the same spot is something else ?

Thanks in advance,
Adrien

Here is the picture 😀 :

It appears the watch will need another service. If you believe the seller, it may be something small and easily fixed.

Most people don't get watches serviced, then turn and sell them. It can happen but most buyers factor in a fresh service on a vintage watch for precisely this reason.

If you don't have a good watchmaker local to you let us know where you live and someone may be able to help you with that.

Yes, but don't they look good!

The sweep may be in contact with the crystal. I would get a watchmaker to check it and also check the amplitude. That will be one indication of how clean the movement is and if the watch needs servicing.