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[watchkeeper-]

I am interested in purchasing my first Omega watch and wanted to see if I could get some help with authenticity before I take the plunge.
This is the watch in question:

[buffmen]

I can say without much doubt that it is a re-dial as far as I know omega never made a dial that colour, however I'm not a walking encyclopaedia on Omega dials and it could be original, the fonts are correct and it has -swiss made- at the bottom so if it is a re-dial it's a good one. Matt

[cornolio]

I did notice the -Swiss Made- on the bottom. It looks very crisp when I pull the photo up full screen. The seller did state that the dial has been re-painted

[ward231]

As I thought, it is a good one though, if you don't mind the fact and the rest of the watch is ok then it's up to you. The only thing I'd want to know is what state is the movement in, I mean why did it need a re-dial? If it was water damage then is the movement ok? If it was me I'd look for one that was in original condition, there are many out there to choose from and don't forget to factor in a service, if you get it done you'll know it's done Good luck with whatever you decide Matt Brought to you by HYPNOTOAD

[YdYUTd]

Dial is not original, it has been white/silver. Stupidity to alter it, even it is a nice looking. This one has a ladies movement 672 in it (only two hands), but it is a gents watch. This model does not have any gasgets so original dial has been water damaged.

[Ballard]

All this talk of water damage is concerning me. I love the look of the blue dial as a dress watch and the size is perfect. However I may have to pass just to ensure I get plenty of years out of the Constellation that I pick up. Thank you guys.

[Fei683]

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[Kris33]

I agree here. It is a good redial. However the movement is the key. If the movement is clean, well running, and recently serviced, Id say go for it. But without knowing I would stear clear. Vintage Omega servicing can get expensive. (It was around 500usd for my Omega Seamaster deVille to be serviced) Just some food for thought. G.

[Impeter]

I would make sure you know the size of the case. The cal. 672 is definitely a ladies cal. and the case may well be small though I think its a little wider then the ladies cal. 672 constellation I remember seeing pics of. OP should be aware that if case is less then 30mm it may present smaller then expected.

[mariod]

I think there is a decent chance that this is an original dial. Omega started going a bit nuts with colors in the late 1960's and 1970's. I've seen blood red dials on these that I know were original. Here is the listing from the Omega Vintage Database: OMEGA Watches: Vintage Watches Database - Ref. 153.0017 It is so difficult to tell the originals from some of the redials. The only way to be sure is to examine the watch in person. gatorcpa

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