Hi, please help in identifying my vintage omega constellation that I recently inherited from my dad.
It says automatic chronometer on the dial.
It has a date function, with original crystal that has a magnified portion over the date. The crystal has the engraved omega logo at the center (sorry I cant seem to take a good photo of it).
The case back has the observatory logo.
The watch seems to be keeping time accurately.
The bracelet has an 18K stamp at the clasp. Does anyone know if this is an authentic omega bracelet or is this a bracelet that's probably made by a jeweler? Has anyone seen a similar bracelet like this? The reason Im asking is because there doesnt seem to be an omega logo on the bracelet. Also the end pieces doesnt seem to fit perfectly with the watch case. Actually the end pieces sit on the case back rather than on the lugs.
I have not yet been able to open the case back, because one of the spring bars seems stuck. And since the end piece is sitting on the case back, Im very hesitant to force it open without scratching something.
It would have been easy to know more if only I could see the caliber and serial number inside the watch. But in the meantime, I hope someone could help me with more info about the watch. Thanks!

 

Thanks! I also posted this thread in another forum. You are now the 2nd person to confirm that the bracelet isnt Omega. I actually like wearing my watches on different straps and bracelets depending on what Im wearing and where Im headed to. So I'll definitely keep the gold bracelet. My only problem right now is that the spring bar is really jammed. It wont probably come out unless I damage the end link in the process

Any guess on the caliber so I can search the Omega Vintage Database?

 

You are right, the nearest match I found on the database is caliber 561, reference 14394. Thanks for the advice. I was actually hesitant to have it polished. Glad to know you had the same thoughts. I live in the Philippines. My grandfather bought it and gave it to my dad. My dad doesn't like wearing watches so he kept in the safe, so there are no big scratches or dings on the watch. Lately, I've been into vintage watches, so I have a couple of Omega straps that would fit this perfectly. Now, I just have to find the courage to solve this spring bar problem so I can have the watch serviced properly.

 

Beautiful watch! The case looks really nice and sharp

Regarding the endlinks, I don't think they are Omega, they are completely different to the gold 7077 ends which can be seen here and only have one lip each over the back of the lugs.

Regards Chris

 

Thanks! Yes, Im convinced the bracelet and endlinks are both third party.

 

Great advice, definitely no polishing. I'll have to schedule this with my watch guy so I can see for myself when he opens the case back. Im actually very curious to see the current state of the movement.

 

Just came back from my visit to the watch service center. It seems the spring bar is really stuck, probably corroded on the other end that's covered by the end link. They are hesitant to force it without damaging the end link. Anyway, they checked the winding of the crown and observed the watch. It seemed to be keeping time properly and still in good condition. Bottomline, they told me to wear the watch more often for now and observe it along the way.