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  1. Tamas Jun 15, 2019

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    Recently I've attended a local (CEE region) garage sale and I bought a full box of old watch parts. The box was filled with crap but it also had a lot of movements and some complete watches as well. The majority of these were cheap post WW II. era East German (Ruhla), Swiss (Josmar, Kander) and Russian (Vostok, Poljot, Pobeda) watches, but I also found this interesting one as well.

    Initially I thought this is an Omega, but I am an amateur – hence why I’m here.

    The text is very blurred, you can barely make anything out of it, but it seems like the word ’CONSTELLATION’ is written on it without the first ’N’. The movement has no markings at all, which is also pretty unusual. The crown first seemed plain, but on further inspection I’ve found a veeery faint sign of the emblem.

    omega_01.jpg omega_02.jpg omega_03.jpg omega_04.jpg omega_05.PNG

    No case or anything else, that’s all I have.

    So, what do you guys think? Is it possible that this was an actual Omega once, or it’s just a (possibly russian) attempt to create a replica? I know this is a junk either way, but I’m still curious.
     
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  2. Faz Jun 15, 2019

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    This might be the find of the century...a über rare "Costellation"! As worn by Abbott and Costello! You gotta dig...
     
  3. Shabbaz Jun 15, 2019

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    Non omega
     
  4. Faz Jun 15, 2019

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    The movement is Crappometer Grade
     
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  5. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Jun 15, 2019

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    This is more crap that was in the box.
     
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  6. Vitezi Jun 15, 2019

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    Sorry, not a find. Needs to go back into the box.
     
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  7. blufinz52 Hears dead people, not watch rotors. Jun 15, 2019

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    Great 1st post!
     
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  8. Rochete Jun 15, 2019

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    Im mesmerized by the balance, what alloy would that be?

    I know where the regulator came from:

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  9. DaveK Yoda of Yodelers Jun 15, 2019

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    I love the thrill of the hunt too. I hope that some of the other goodies from this haul will be enjoyable
     
  10. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jun 15, 2019

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    ...................................... attempt to create a replica? I know this is a junk either way, but I’m still curious.[/QUOTE]

    If the watch wasn't made in an Omega factory, or made for Omega and distributed by Omega, then it's called a counterfeit.
     
  11. Evitzee Jun 15, 2019

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    Yikes!! Nasty.
     
  12. Tamas Jun 16, 2019

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    Thanks for all the answers!
    Treasure hunting can be fun, you always learn something new.
     
  13. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jun 16, 2019

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    :thumbsup:

    Don't give up. Mostly you just find junk, but one day you might find a real treasure.
     
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  14. momosono Jun 16, 2019

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    First lesson learned: if the dial says Omega AND antimagnetic its a fake. If it says how many rubies are supposedly involved its a #faketoo.
    Second lesson free on top: if its not a Speedmaster and there is a long story on the caseback and especially if the caseback is full of hallmarks its a fake as well and certainly not made of gold. (See pic below)
    The Costelletion is even rarer. This beauty ;) for instance

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  15. Canuck Jun 16, 2019

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    Local ordnances might have a bylaw that compels you to handle such carp (sic) as hazardous material when you turf it! Especially since you might have a box full of such detritus! However, since your knowledge level re: watches appears to be zero, don’t just turf the contents of the box without investigating further. You might actually learn something.
     
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  16. BillLundberg Jun 16, 2019

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    Don’t give up, one day, one day

    I also find it interesting, best regards
     
  17. MikeMan2727 Jun 17, 2019

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    Don't know about you guys, but I enjoy posts like this once in a while compared to:

    "ZOMG look at this cool watch I found in my granfather's drawer!"
    * insert photo of a beautiful 2915 *
    "Is it worth anything?"

    This post is much more relatable :D
     
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