The Stamps On An Omega Constellation Watch
Not every Omega Constellation watch is stamped identically. The cases have been stamped at various points of the watches journey, so not every watch has the marks consistently placed. The earlier models had more patent stamps and instructions in regards to the waterproofing requirements for press in case backs. The most common mark that you will find on the Omega Constellation back is the “hammer head 352,” which belongs to Serva S.A. In other words, all of these marks identify where and when the watch was stamped and who stamped it.
If you didn’t know, gold is much easier to scratch than stainless steel watches. The key areas that scratches are the most visible are the lugs, crown and the back of the case.
The prices of the Omega Constellation have increased over the years. Remember that all of the necessary information that is required to spot a counterfeit watch is on the watchcase. Counterfeiters have been known to do a good job making the watch look genuine and authentic, but counterfeiters tend to slip up somewhere.
Gold can be tested without damaging the case. There are x rays, which are non-evasive ways to have quick results if your watch is real or fake. There are also portable testers, which employ an electromagnetic molecular process, which uses metal plates for accuracy. If you didn’t know, gold is much easier to scratch than stainless steel watches. The key areas that scratches are the most visible are the lugs, crown and the back of the case.
Every Omega Constellation have case numbers that can be checked at the Omega vintage database of records through an inquiry that matches all the files of their production records.
The most common finish on the back of the watch is a grained finish. Also be sure to look for clean and sharp edges, and correct finishes such as grained finish on the back and brushed finish on the C shaped Constellations, also sharp decals on the outer back of the case, a correct crown, make sure the lugs are undamaged and there is no strange marks on the back Omega Constellation.
Don’t be fooled by words such as genuine, authentic, or real. Remember the most common marks are the half hammer and key makers, which will contain case maker codes. Also, there is no stylized trademark stamped on the case either.
Remember that not all cases are marked the same and there’s a good chance of different marks appearing on the watch. If you remember these key things to look out for, you will be an expert in no time.