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. 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.
This might be the find of the century...a über rare "Costellation"! As worn by Abbott and Costello! You gotta dig...
I love the thrill of the hunt too. I hope that some of the other goodies from this haul will be enjoyable
...................................... 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.
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
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.
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