Black Connie was released in West Germany exactly ten days . . .

Mar 02, 2020,16:39 PM
 

. . . before I was released in Los Angeles back in '57.  We came into this world together, and that's how we're going out!


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Who's currently wearing . . .

 
 By: Dr No : March 2nd, 2020-11:39
. . . a Connie? I've owned this '57 ref 2852 aka Black Connie for twelve years. If only it kept as good time as it looks . . . it's never run particularly well. My current watchmaker regulated it to ~ +15 sec/day, which was an improvement but still not sa...  
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You must find one just like her, Nicolas. I've seen precisely one other ref 2852 . . .

 
 By: Dr No : March 2nd, 2020-12:41
. . . identically specified - steel case, black engraved dial with rose gold hands and markers. Seen all sorts of combinations, but only two altogether like mine.
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Yours is so special. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 2nd, 2020-13:54
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Your black Connie is a true beauty. As you well say, some component on movement can be the culprit of no being able to adjust it as you wish. Though...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 2nd, 2020-13:32
... if you rotate it often and do not wear this watch for more than one or two days I wouldn´t mind much about a 15 seconds a day difference. Yes, yes, I know... we wish a Connie working as a Connie should! Lol. I feel Constellations are among the most be...  
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A black Connie ? . . .

 
 By: Dr No : March 2nd, 2020-14:00
. . . my gosh, Abel, where have you been hiding this rare jewel!! All of yours are delectable, but the black dial . . . oh, my. Reference number? Not a 2943, as that should have 'Calendar' on the dial, as far as I know. Should be a later model with a cal ... 
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Thank you so much dear Art! A big compliment coming from you. I will check my files on this one. I don´t remember the facts on this piece which I own since many years now.

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 3rd, 2020-05:54
I think I own a two more Connies which I need to find their pictures. I love the model and there are so many variants to hunt! Thank you again my dear friend! Abel
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If the timing on that black dialed one is still unsatisfactory after doing all that can be done please let me know. I know someone who would happily ignore + or - 15 per day!

 
 By: InDebtButOnTime : March 2nd, 2020-14:29
Also, this "person" loves Omegas and doesn't have a Constellation yet! ;-)
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Black Connie was released in West Germany exactly ten days . . .

 
 By: Dr No : March 2nd, 2020-16:39
. . . before I was released in Los Angeles back in '57. We came into this world together, and that's how we're going out!
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Lol!! That’s surely a keeper for life!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 3rd, 2020-07:07
A wonderful and unique watch with same year birth!! That’s really something my friend! You found a Big Jewel!
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I think I've told the story before, but it's worth retelling. I first saw Black Connie . . .

 
 By: Dr No : March 3rd, 2020-08:31
. . . on TimeZone about fifteen years ago when it was owned by Phil Cooper [log-in: Hockey]. This is his photo snapped approximately 2005: I was immediately drawn to it. There's an ineffable quality to Black Connie that captured my heart. A few years late...  
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Love the faceted indexes!

 
 By: Spartacus : March 2nd, 2020-21:57
So 1950s. I have a Venus from the same time period with similar indexes. Thanks for sharing. Hope you get it adjusted to your liking.
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Arrowheads are way cool, no doubt about it! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : March 3rd, 2020-08:52
. . . my sense is that Omega does them better than any other manufacturer, bar none . . .
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Owned for 47 years

 
 By: chippyfly : March 3rd, 2020-04:28
Have been wearing this at home on a strap just in the evenings for the last 10 days. Recently back from service, it's a special one for me. Clive ...  
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Mid-'60s ref 168.005! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : March 3rd, 2020-08:58
. . . gotta love those angled lugs ;-) . . .
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Not wearing it at present, but owns a few ....

 
 By: EdwardL : March 5th, 2020-03:25
All in 18K Special C shape Which reminds me, that I need to hunt a seconds hand Dennisson Pie Pan best Ed ...  
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The last one is sublime, Edward! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 5th, 2020-03:53
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I knew that would be your pick. [nt]

 
 By: EdwardL : March 6th, 2020-06:05
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;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 6th, 2020-06:10
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A pink gold pie-pan 2852 . . .

 
 By: Dr No : March 6th, 2020-13:01
. . . would be anyone's pick, Edward. In Nico's parlance, "sublime". Yours in Connie-hood, Art
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What a treat

 
 By: winther502 : March 5th, 2020-09:17
Hi All What a treat to se all your great Connies,- specially the textured, black dials. I'm nuts about Connies. The first vintage watch I bought som 20 years ago (second was a DateJust). For me the "dog legs" and piepan dials are THE special feature. Nobo...  
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Superb foursome, Jacob. Thanks for sharing it. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 5th, 2020-22:27
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I vividly remember your first post many years ago . . .

 
 By: Dr No : March 6th, 2020-10:00
. . . in which you shared a close-up of your black '62. Not sure how many I've seen since, but it can't be more than the number of balls in play during a game of 3-ball. Thanks for sharing your Connie collection, Jacob. Warmest, Art ...  
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Thanks Art,- any time you want to swap your black waffel,- let me know :-)

 
 By: winther502 : March 6th, 2020-11:26
I'll never be any good at photografing. Probably the most flattering photo I'll ever take; ...  
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Regarding Connie quality

 
 By: winther502 : March 6th, 2020-09:54
Hello All In addition to my esthetique pleasure regarding Connie's, I'm very happy with the cal. 56x, that ticks so steadily within my 4 samples Of my 30-odd rotation collection, they are by far the most precise and dependable movements. Way better then m... 
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