Verification help for 1962 Omega Constellation

Hi all,

Long time lurker but first time poster.

I've recently taken a gable at an auction and bought myself what I suspect is a 1962 Omega Consetalltion for under 1k. Now i've picked it up I would love some help from you experts deciphering the markings on the back case! I've had a decent google but get mixed articles about what the codes all mean! Any help would be much appreciated

It's a 194.... serial number and 561 cal. Picture below

Amazing, thank you TexOmega. So the case back is approx 1961, but the watch serial number indicates its 1962 - are they matched up post production. Why the discrepancy?

Don’t read too much into the serial numbers. If you use an online serial number checker they’re often slightly out anyway. Also consider the fact that cases would have been made separately to movements.

The watch looks good. Lugs don’t look too bad (not too over polished). Crosshair is nice. In any case for under 1k you’ve done very well…

If you want to get it 100% then the hands need to be relumed, and the crown is a generic one too so you’d need a decagonal crown. Or just wear as is, as I said for the price you’ve done well.