Omega 2652-7 : is it legit ?

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I recently purchased this 2652-7 Constellation from a local seller. I am excited as I have wanted an arrowhead markers Constellation for a long time.

However I am not too sure about what I got. I would love to hear your expert opinions about it, here is my newbie assesment :

  • Hands and crown seem correct
  • Plexi seems to have the correct shape but has no logo engraved
  • Sharp case with correct caseback
  • Cal 354 movement in the 13mil range dates it circa 1953
  • Clean dial (black particles are under the crystal not on the dial itself) but I'm not sure if it is a redial or not. Minute track doesn't seem perfect but it could be because of the waffle dial and age as I have seen such flaws on other dials I believe to be original. What bothers me the most is the "swiss made" at 6 is only visible from a specific angle, but maybe it is because of a wrong rehaut or crystal.

I made a bit of a gamble as the watch isn't working, I would like to have your opinion before commiting to send it for a service and trying to source a bracelet.

Many thanks

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For me, the dial was redone.

Try to notice the excess ink, particularly around the base of the letter ‘l’ as well as around the letter ‘a’, ‘t’, and ‘n’.

 
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A closer picture of my 2652 with the black waffle dial. Note the difference. 😀

 
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Thanks for the input. It makes sense, I was tricked by the waffle dial.
I still dig the look of the watch so I will probably just enjoy it when feeling like wearing something dressy.