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My Father‘s Omega Constellation (late sixties)

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Hi all,

i‘m new to this forum. Hope to get some infos about my new watch.

It’s my father‘s watch. He received it as a present on his 30. birthday from my mother who passed away 2 years ago. His 30st birthday (14.7.1969) and the name of my mom is engraved on the backside.

Does someone of you knows the exact type, year or any other infos about it? I won‘t sell it as it will be something that will always remember me on my parents and everything they have teached me.

Thanks for your messages
cheers
Steph
 
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Welcome to the forum. The info you need to answer your questions resides inside the watch. If you have a watchmaker near you, they can remove the case back and it will reveal the reference and serial number. With that, you'll be able to get the year it was made. From my limited knowledge on these, you have a nice gold C-cased Constellation. Depending upon the last service, which is likely quite some time ago, it is recommended to get it serviced before wearing it often. By now, all the lubricants in the movement have dried up and operating the watch without can damage parts and just increase the cost of service later.
 
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Euro date format, are you in Europe? The .750 indicates 18k gold and a whole lot of it. Take the advice posted above and have a trusted watchmaker open it up so that you can jot down the information inside the caseback and on the movement prior to service. That's a beautiful watch!
 
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It’s a late 69’s C-Cased Constellation in solid 18ct gold. The gold alone means it’s worth several thousand. The bracelet is a very nice addition.

It must have been worn sparingly as it looks to be very sharp and in great condition. Be careful who you entrust to work on this. It would be a huge shame to have some ham fisted individual scratch the caseback trying to get it off. I’d also advise against any polishing of the case as it seems to retain much of the original finish which is seldom seen, especially on gold cases which are softer than steel.

Beautiful watch and heirloom.
 
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Hello and welcome to the forum. That is a really wonderful watch you have and great to hear that you're choosing to keep it for the sentimental value, as it's also a pretty special watch due to the all 18k gold case and bracelet. Advice given above is definitely the place to start. It looks like your father's watch could be a ref. 168.019, a similar example can be found here, but as others mentioned above it would be best to have a competent, independent watch maker that is familiar with vintage Omegas take a look.
 
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Wow, beautiful C-case! Looks like a reference 168.029 with a linen dial and should have a caliber 751 movement inside. Date of production will be around 1967-1969. The serial number on the movement will give you a closer timeframe.
 
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Fulton8or Fulton8or
Euro date format, are you in Europe? The .750 indicates 18k gold and a whole lot of it. Take the advice posted above and have a trusted watchmaker open it up so that you can jot down the information inside the caseback and on the movement prior to service. That's a beautiful watch!


Thanks! Yes, we‘re from Switzerland
 
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Thank you all for your posts. A really helpful community

I will bring it to an official Omega Seevicepoint here in Lucerne-Switzerland. I think they will do the maintenance at Omega HQ. Will ask for some pics when they open it.

Best regards
Steph
 
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I think most members would suggest that you don’t send your precious heirloom to Omega but find a competent independent watchmaker instead, as Omega may do things to the watch that you don’t want done.

I’m sure that there will be Swiss members who could recommend someone.
 
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Peemacgee Peemacgee
I think most members would suggest that you don’t send your precious heirloom to Omega but find a competent independent watchmaker instead, as Omega may do things to the watch that you don’t want done.

I’m sure that there will be Swiss members who could recommend someone.

WOW! That‘s something i didn‘t expect. Good to know. I will wait for References. Does someone knows a reliable address in Region Lucerne/Nidwalden?
 
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WOW! That‘s something i didn‘t expect. Good to know. I will wait for References. Does someone knows a reliable address in Region Lucerne/Nidwalden?

For sure some swiss fellow member will chime in soon to help.
Beautiful watch, congrats! That bracelet is really something 😀
 
iamvr
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reliable address in Region Lucerne/Nidwalden?

I heard good things about this guy in Baar, but I have not used him myself. Michael Crowther, a Kiwi who set roots in Switzerland. He's Omega certified and charges the official Omega service rates.

https://www.uhren-crowther.ch

If you're prepared to travel out of your region and have your watch serviced by a non-Omega certified watchmaker, send me a PM.
 
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Very special heirloom to keep in the family forever. A wonderful watch in its own right, and the history makes it priceless. That was a very special gift from your mother for your father's 30th birthday.

As noted above, the serial number on the movement will allow you to estimate the production date. Also, you can request historical records for the watch (Extract from the Archive) from Omega, for a fee. That will give you the precise date and location of delivery from the factory. However, the engraving on the back really gives you the most important information in my opinion.
 
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Welcome @Steph75 and congrats for this exceptional heirloom ! You are very right to keep it in loving memories of your parents ; I have done exactly the same with my fathers gold pocket watch which remembers me of him putting it in his vest every morning after breakfast before he went to his office when I was a kid. 🥰
 
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I think @MtV and @iamvr are based in Switzerland?

Nope, I live way closer to you 😁

Anyway, @iamvr is indeed in Switzerland and at least as helpful as I could've been.

And welcome aboard Steph!
 
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