Hello Omega Experts,
I have inherited an Omega watch from my grandpa and I only have the following information:
Omega Constellation
1960 - 1969 (based on serial no. 25305483)
Calibre 564.
Gold-plated case - Generic crown.

I seriously have a doubt on authenticity and I did not manage to get any papers.

Can you please assist me to find out some details regarding this watch?
Authenticity, Exact Year , Value ? ... and also advices on watch straps ?

Thank you,
Hoot_Novice.

 

Welcome @Hoot_novice

condolences on the loss of your grandfather
perfectly genuine Connie - so, congratulations on your inheritance.

The reference is in the case back - 168.018
Late 60s (‘67/68/69 ish)

it looks correct but would need sharp pics of the dial to be sure.

Did you change the crystal?
Probably needs a service and definitely needs a caseback gasket.

 

Thanks a lot @Peemacgee for your prompt response and for your condolences.
I must say that I'm proud to own this nice vintage and epic watch, so you confirm it's an authentic Omega ?

Hereunder more pictures of the dial.





I didn't change anything on the watch but I found it with old crystal, so maybe he has changed it before ?



When you say

How long it takes ? Where can I go and average price ?
Do you think it worth it considering the age of the watch ?

Sorry for asking "dumb" questions but everything is my pseudo "Novice".
Thanks again for your help.

 

the only dumb questions on this forum are the ones you didn’t ask.

definitely authentic - and I’m fairly sure the dial is fine (these particular Connies have a slightly peculiar font all of their own)

I see, you have two crystals - which explains the cyclops in the first pic, then without in the later pics.

Mechanical watches do require servicing as the oils dry up.
your watch is definitely worth servicing - these watches were the creme de la creme of Omega watches in their day.
Serviced regularly, it will likely last another 50 years.
How long it takes and how much it costs depends on where you are and who you use. Allow roughly 200-300 (£/€/$) as a cost for a service (But for your watch I would allow an extra ~100 to replace the crown and crystal)
if you let us know where you are (country will do) you may get some recommendations for a watchmaker.

Hope that helps.

ps if you’d posted this thread in the ‘vintage Omega’ section you may have received more comments.

 

Very nice piece. Sorry about your loss but I love the family heirloom watches. Yes you need to sink money into it for a service but that will cover it for 4-5 years. If you keep up on maintaining that watch it can remain in your family for decades to come. They are such great reminders of the people who we loved and lost. I have a 1940’s bulova from my grandfather, it certainly isn’t a watch with great value but it certainly has the most meaning to me. Enjoy the watch and the memories that come along with it

 

Thanks a lot @Peemacgee for your help and your detailed answers.
I'm living in France and based in Paris (92), so won't be too difficult to find a place where I can get this sorted out (Recommandation are more than welcome of course)
As a novice, I prefer to gather informations before letting this time keeper in a bad hands and paying too much for servicing.
I'll follow your suggestion and repost this conversation in the "vintage Omega" thread.
Thanks for your help, highly appreciated.

 

Hi @Walrus,

Thanks for your condolences and your message.
I would love to see your family watch.
That's good to know that it worth for a service but as I don't have any clue about the potential value of this watch and I was wondering if the watch worth less than 200€ /300€ what would be the benefits of investing in it. However, and what you said resonates well, the watch is priceless when it comes to history and memories and so I would definitely invest in to be able to wear it again and again....
Thanks again.