What are decent timegraph stats for vintage Omegas?

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I've been eyeing a 1964 Omega Constellation, and the seller got back to me with the following timegraph results:

Rate: +4s/d
Amplitude: 250 degrees
Beat error: 1.2ms

Are these decent stats? And how much consideration should be placed on timegraph stats for vintage watches?

Thanks!
 
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I guess it depends what you are trying to learn from the readings. Those readings are fine; however, if you change the position, they could change dramatically. And keep in mind that timegrapher results really don't tell you whether the watch needs servicing.
 
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What lift angle was set? The amplitude might be more like 180deg if it was set wrong and the watch struggling to run, just regulated well. Even if correct, it might be filthy and still show those stats so it’s not a cast iron guarantee of health.
 
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that's still a lot of beat error for a 1964 constellation, its probably a 561 or 564 so should have a movable stud carrier, but like others have said if the lift angle is wrong the amplitude may be reading too high
 
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This reading doesnt say a lot.

It depends on what position this reading was acquired from. A freshly serviced watch should have an amplitude from at least 270° (and not get too close to 360°) and 230° in the vertical positions.

One rate says nothing. More important is the delta or the difference between the positions. I would accept atound 20-30 seconds. The 560 series calibres can be made to chronometer specifications. So a good watchmaker can make this watch work like a chronometer i think.

Then again a good reading doesnt say that the watch doesnt need a service. It might be dry but still work fine.

The beat error should also be below 1.0ms. But it can easily be corrected to below that value.