Is this a fake Omega Constellation?

E

Posts

2

Likes

1

Egaldo11

·Jan 16, 2024

I am considering buying this Omega Constellation I found listed for sale, but I’m not sure if it’s fake. Hoping someone on this forum can help identify if it’s real, and potentially help identity the watch reference.

I only have the 2 photos the seller provided, although I requested a picture of the case back as well. The seller does not know the service history of the watch and doesn’t have any additional details. They said the watch was a gift.

I’ll be sure to post any additional pictures if they provide any.

All help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Eric

 

Posts

13,362

Likes

31,503

X350 XJR

·Jan 16, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Looks genuine but the dial has been poorly refinished.

Do NOT buy this watch.

 

Posts

16,180

Likes

34,131

JimInOz

·Jan 16, 2024·Melbourne Australia

It's an awful re-dial, I didn't look any further.
My advice is the same.

 

E

Posts

2

Likes

1

Egaldo11

·Jan 16, 2024

Wow, thank you both for the quick responses. I was really hoping this was a good purchase since the price is great. But I’ll take your advice and stay away from it…

 

Posts

938

Likes

7,053

BAJJ

·Jan 17, 2024

As mentioned above, horrible redial, take steps, long ones from this.

 

Posts

248

Likes

635

khangct

·Jan 23, 2024

Glad you stay away, such a horrible redial.

 

S

Posts

82

Likes

23

skowron

·Jan 23, 2024

JimInOz

It's an awful re-dial, I didn't look any further.
My advice is the same.

Out of hunger for knowledge, you've assessed it's a redial based on Omega logo, the t's in constellation and index placement or?

 

Posts

16,180

Likes

34,131

JimInOz

·Jan 23, 2024·Melbourne Australia

S skowron

Out of hunger for knowledge, you've assessed it's a redial based on Omega logo, the t's in constellation and index placement or?

I didn't study anything in detail. The redial was immediately obvious.

 

Posts

631

Likes

785

Olhenry56

·Jan 23, 2024

S skowron

Out of hunger for knowledge, you've assessed it's a redial based on Omega logo, the t's in constellation and index placement or?

And poor quality text, misaligned minute track, pie pan minute track on a dome dial, really messy "brushing" ("scratching" is more like it), and more.

 

Posts

1,715

Likes

3,535

SOG53

·Jan 23, 2024

Recommend you follow the "Recommended vintage Omega on Ebay" thread above, where you have benefit of vetted options from one of most experienced mods! Don't waste your time searching on your own without knowledge, you will find one bad watch after another. This is a gift, use it!
Good luck and stick around you will learn a lot.

 

Posts

828

Likes

1,464

Bruce235

·Jan 23, 2024

S skowron

Out of hunger for knowledge, you've assessed it's a redial based on Omega logo, the t's in constellation and index placement or?

I just saw the heaviness of "constellation" before I zoomed in. You need to look at a few hundred good and bad ones to train yourself. Otherwise take SOG53s advice.

 

Posts

16,180

Likes

34,131

JimInOz

·Jan 23, 2024·Melbourne Australia

I know it may be a bit of work, but gather as many images as you can of Connie dials, Both genuine, redialed and uncertain.
Size the images so that you just have the dial/case.
Put them in an image gallery and then flick through them like a set of flash cards.
After a while you will start to see the good from the bad.