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Looking for input on a few Vintage Omega's from Ebay.

Kargol
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Geneve's dial looks good. the case may be polished. More photos are needed of the movement and the lugs to determine and judge better . Also the crown?

Connie looks a little better.. 35 is without the crown yes.

Let's wait a bit to hear the experts in OF...
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connieseamaster
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Pictures, not links please. For posterity.

Also, what are your opinions based on the research you've done so far?
 
Dan S
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Interesting to compare two watches at opposite ends of the Omega spectrum, entry-level Geneve vs. top-of-the-line Constellation.
 
Kargol
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Kdog1971 Kdog1971
Hi guys'
Looking to soon make my first vintage Omega purchase. Just want to know what you guys thing about these two watches?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Omega-Geneve-Vintage-gents-automatic-watch/163985705594

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MENS-VINTA...TER-DUAL-DATE-WRISTWATCH-168-016/283744047723

Also, The Connie, I assume the 35mm is without crown? Thanks in advance for your input.


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gbesq
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Dial on the Geneve looks too good for a 49 year old watch. Is the seller representing it as original?
 
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gbesq gbesq
Dial on the Geneve looks too good for a 49 year old watch. Is the seller representing it as original?
I think fhey’re both original- my SM 600 is the same age and looks about the same for dial and lume color.
 
gbesq
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I think fhey’re both original- my SM 600 is the same age and looks about the same for dial and lume color.
I agree that the Connie dial is original. There is noticeable wear on the indices and a little discoloration. Still not convinced that the Geneve isn’t a redial though.
 
OMEGuy
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Well, I think that both dials are original and both watches look legit and quite nice, though I don't like the patina on the markers of the Connie.

The crystal of the Geneve is genuine. The seller describes that of the Connie as original and "Omega signed", but I can't see the symbol in the center in any of the pictures, so I assume that's not correct.

While the Connie is proclaimed to have been freshly serviced, I can see some rotor scrub? I'd check this out.

There are no movement pics of the Geneve and no service information either. You should ask for both.

If all was fine inside, I'd personally go for the Geneve, since it is in slightly better condition and comes with papers.
 
Spruce
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Entirely a matter of taste (in this case mine) but I like the slimmer case profile and clean simplicity of the Geneve dial as opposed to the (IMHO) the thicker case profile of, and clutter of the day/date window on the Constellation.
 
bardamu
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Given that both dials are original in my opinion, I do prefer the Genève, definitely don't like daydate complication on dress watches.
 
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Kargol Kargol
Geneve's dial looks good. the case may be polished. More photos are needed of the movement and the lugs to determine and judge better . Also the crown?

Connie looks a little better.. 35 is without the crown yes.

Let's wait a bit to hear the experts in OF...
Thank you.
 
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OMEGuy OMEGuy
Well, I think that both dials are original and both watches look legit and quite nice, though I don't like the patina on the markers of the Connie.

The crystal of the Geneve is genuine. The seller describes that of the Connie as original and "Omega signed", but I can't see the symbol in the center in any of the pictures, so I assume that's not correct.

While the Connie is proclaimed to have been freshly serviced, I can see some rotor scrub? I'd check this out.

There are no movement pics of the Geneve and no service information either. You should ask for both.

If all was fine inside, I'd personally go for the Geneve, since it is in slightly better condition and comes with papers.
Thank you.
 
Kdog1971
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Thanks everyone for your input. I didn't realize links were frowned upon. Will post Pictures next time.
 
Socks
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With the Geneve, is it common to have the 'Swiss Made' above the plots like this? I'm assuming it's an original dial as there are some notable contributors on the thread. Looking on other web images there are some other examples out there but not enough to suggest these aren't original either...
 
DaveK
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Kdog1971 Kdog1971
Thanks everyone for your input. I didn't realize links were frowned upon. Will post Pictures next time.
These links will help your research and solicit the most help here
https://omegaforums.net/threads/how-do-i-identify-my-vintage-omega-watch.93146/and https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/ and all the sticky threads at https://omegaforums.net/forums/vintage-omega-watches-help-discussion-and-advice.23/

Good luck on the search!
 
Dan S
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The Constellation has some condition issues on the markers, and I'm personally not a huge fan of day-date windows, but it's a more desirable reference by far, and the no-reserve auction format is appealing.

With respect to the Geneve, these later references were produced in huge numbers, and the utilitarian case design makes them less appealing to many (https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-geneve-and-their-collectibility.105399/). In any case, there's no way I'd pay anything close to $900 USD for that watch, regardless of box and papers.
 
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