Just to summarise the issues with this one for reference and to help in identifying telltale signs going forward:
The watch is undoubtedly real, not a fake, but…
- The case is over polished - the lugs edges are rounded off
- the crown is a replacement. They should be a ten sided item like mine shown below.
- pie pan dials should have sharp angles. This is soft. You can see someone’s put a thick layer of paint over it. Especially as it dips in near the centre of the dial.
- in all fairness this isn’t the worst text I’ve seen on a redial but again to a trained eye the fonts just aren’t right.
- dial paint, the colours off and pie pans generally have a sunburst finish
There may be some I’ve missed
See my genuine example below to compare (not the best photos but will do for now)
OP, you need to slow down and learn a lot more before you’ll be ready to make a purchase. Shopping for a vintage Constellation is diving into the deep end of the pool. There are two ways to approach this. First, you can go to a site like The Omega Enthusiast and choose a vintage Omega that has been vetted and serviced by the owner. You’ll get an authentic original vintage Omega watch in very good condition and you’ll overpay for it by a factor of 2 to 3 times. Alternatively, you can take your time and learn how to evaluate a prospective Connie purchase through self study and trial and error. You’re likely to make a few errors in judgment as well as financial mistakes along the way, but the skills you learn will be invaluable. It’s your choice.
Without commenting on the watch, here’s some OF advice that is often repeated to new members:
First, read this:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/
Second, shop here:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/rec...-watches-only-on-ebay-not-for-inquiries.1790/
Third, ask other members for input on prospective purchases BEFORE you buy.
Last, slow down. It takes time to learn how to properly evaluate a vintage watch and to identify the good buys from the junk.
Just to summarise the issues with this one for reference and to help in identifying telltale signs going forward:
The watch is undoubtedly real, not a fake, but…
- The case is over polished - the lugs edges are rounded off
- the crown is a replacement. They should be a ten sided item like mine shown below.
- pie pan dials should have sharp angles. This is soft. You can see someone’s put a thick layer of paint over it. Especially as it dips in near the centre of the dial.
- in all fairness this isn’t the worst text I’ve seen on a redial but again to a trained eye the fonts just aren’t right.
- dial paint, the colours off and pie pans generally have a sunburst finish
There may be some I’ve missed
See my genuine example below to compare (not the best photos but will do for now)
