Is this a rare Vintage Omega Geneve watch?

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Hello Everyone.
I am new to the watch community. I have just got my heirloom Omega Genève watch back from a restoration, but i am having trouble identifying it. The Dial is what confuses me. is the watch authentic? Are these parts all from one watch, or several others?

My guess is, that it is the Omega Genève Ref. 135.070 Stainless steel Watch with a linen dial, but automatic?
I have measured dial for 35mm and 18mm lugs, which fits the stats of other ref.135.070's. I have not seen an automatic version of the watch though...
I have put the closest resembling 135.070 in the bottom picture.
I have observed that it is common for the dial designs of the omega Genève to have variation, as they were being produced in mass amounts at the time.
The workshop had a look at the movement, and it was an authentic Omega Movement, but not the 601 manually wound movement. The workshop also replaced the crystal and crown, as they were in bad shape.
The watch is automatic and has an automatic movement.
Is the watch authentic?
What could be the ref. number?
Estimated value?
What bracelet should i get? (getting rid of the Speidel twist o flex)


 
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It's not a common variant, but I have no reason to think it's not authentic. Unfortunate that they didn't just look inside the case-back for you and take photos of the movement, etc. It's clearly not a 135.070 if you look at the profile/thickness and shape of the back. Automatic movements need more room in the case. You may want to have the watch opened up and get some photos to satisfy your curiosity.

That may be a Seiko crown.
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The watch looks fine to me but hard to judge the condition from the photos.

So far as values are concerned, I reckon around £350 give or take. You can always check eBay listings and go to 'Filters', then 'Sold', which will give you a rough idea.

I'd also get rid of the bracelet and buy a couple of inexpensive, but good quality leather straps in black and brown and see which you prefer.
 
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165.070

Do you know what Omega calls these dials, it's not really linen, is it. It somewhat resembles the Rolex mosaic/Shantung dials.
 
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Perfectly authentic. If properly serviced I’d say it’s worth around £450
 
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Found this Analytics site which puts current value right at estimates above. No idea how they determine value maybe just sold eBay listings. ?
Watch looks nice on BOR as well see photo from sold listing.
Nice one. Enjoy.