Vintage 14K Gold Jubilee Bracelet on an Omega Constellation

[JMDeG]

My father in law was recently diagnosed with cancer and has been going through a lot of old things and is starting to pass them down. He recently asked me to see what type of information I could find about this watch (which I'm currently trying to do on a vintage omega forum), but the interesting thing is that this watch has a 14K gold vintage Rolex jubilee bracelet. I'm hoping this community can help me have an idea of what the ballpark value of the bracelet would be and also what watch it would have originally been made for. It may not help, but the Omega is roughly a 1952/1953 model. I've attached some photos and am hoping to learn some information that I can pass along to him. The bracelet is yellow gold, but lighting makes it appear more silver for some reason. Any and all information is appreciated. Thank you in advance!

[77T]

The bracelet resembles a RUSA made folded Jubilee but seems to be unusual as there are no markings resembling 14K gold or other proper markings.

Maybe it’s just my iPhone, but I can’t see what I’d usually see for a gold Rolex bracelet.



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[JMDeG]

It's possible, but I would be shocked if the bracelet wasn't real--the man who used to own this watch was very, very wealthy and actually passed me down a Rolex 6542. I'm just hoping to get some information about the bracelet. It may not be in the best condition, but you can see this photo https://imgur.com/a/8jXZIvS? that shows the Rolex name and to the right you can barely make out the 14K. It has been in a safe for the last 20 years.

[Dan S]

It's really strange that the links look open from the sides.

[zapokee]

Originally Posted by Dan S

It's really strange that the links look open from the sides.

This. Also no coronet on the exterior of the clasp. Not like any genuine Rolex Jubilee I've ever seen...

[330ci]

it's an early 50's jubilee I had one on my 6567

clasp could've been polished off, replaced, or just an early variant. As for value, not a whole lot, nobody could restore them when I had mine so I'd imagine it's not much more than scrap at this point. the USA made Rolex bracelets are kinda garbage compared to their swiss counterparts.

https://www.collectors1946.com/produ...r-dial-watch-1

[kippyhunt]

Interesting that a man who was "very very wealthy" would stoop to own a Constellation with an obviously redone dial ... hmmm - if that dial is not redone it is definitely unique ...look at the "Constellation" font and compare to a genuine dial. Thanks.

[jatco]

Looks like an early 1950's Constellation Bumper from other pics I've seen with same font and face.

[Dan S]

The Omega dial is poorly refinished, as noted by @kippyhunt.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by Dan S

The Omega dial is poorly refinished, as noted by @kippyhunt.

Perhaps..
but looks similar to this..

[Dan S]

That is a slightly better re-dial, but also a bad re-dial. The OP watch has the text completely misaligned and the CONSTELLATION is in some sort of bizarre italics.