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Lovely piece
Bezel and lugs are still nice and sharp and the double-finish dial indicates earlier model within the first couple of years production. Note the crossed t in Constellation: that is an indicator of the earlier dials. Guilloche centre is beautiful and coupled with its early production, the fact that it is stainless steel, and the having a black guilloche dial, this piece is decidedly uncommon.
I expect your case number is either 2652 (probably) or 2782. While the beads of rice bracelets didnt come along until 1959, I think your SS model looks great on a BOR.
Any questions, just fire away, as there are a number of forum contributors who are well versed in these models.
Cheers
Desmond
Lovely piece
Bezel and lugs are still nice and sharp and the double-finish dial indicates earlier model within the first couple of years production. Note the crossed t in Constellation: that is an indicator of the earlier dials. Guilloche centre is beautiful and coupl...
Thanks for the insights
Note that on this Constellation the "Omega" is printed, not applied. I'll check to get the case reference when i get home tonight. Crownguard
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Yes, earlier 2782s also had the printed logo but later ones (late 13 mill and 14 mill serials) tended to have the applied Omega logo. Cheers Desmond
I have this cal. 354
Hi I have this Constellation that was a projektwatch http://omega.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-677/pi-4857278/ti-737158/s-0/ Best Thomas
Super Transformation
You can be proud of the work accomplished on this watch. Crownguard
I can't tell you nothing about your watch.
I can just stay silent and admlire, speechless. This is definitely my kind of Connie. Best, Nicolas
This is my 2782...........
[IMG]http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa339/a1201r/IMG_2164_Mod.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa339/a1201r/IMG_2166_Mod.jpg[/IMG] It had been in the same family for 57 years before I acquired it - originally a retirement presentati...
Very nice and very special
Clearly a beautiful watch with a special provenance. Must put a bounce in your step when you wear it.. Crownguard
Movement and Caseback pics
Hi, Pics of movement and case back. The movement is quite tarnished, but as you can see, reflecting its chronometre heritage, the watch runs quite accurately. Any comments appreciated. Chrownguard ...
Here's one from the same time period...
...but it's not a Constellation, but a US market Globemaster: [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/gatorcpa/Watch%20Photos/Omega%20Globemaster/Globe4.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/gatorcpa/Watch%20Photos/Omega%20Globemaster/DS...
Jackpot! Black Connies . . .
. . . are special, no doubt. This slightly younger sibling from the West Coast says 'hello' . . . ...
Aaah, Art, my favourite Connie is on your wrist. ;)
If someday you have the madness to let it go, then you know that the Eiffel Tower will welcome it with dignity and happiness. ;) All the best, my friend. Nicolas
Come back to So Cal, Nicolas . . .
. . . and wear it while . . . . . . we vist with Maggie ;-) . . . ...
We have a deal!
I have some small things to show you, in the Omega world... ;) Best, Artie. Nicolas
Tension Ring
Hi, Needless to say you have a black beauty there. It seems from the pic (and I could definitely be wrong on this) that you might not have the right tension ring on your crystal (or even no ring). I believe the crystal should have a gold toned, not a silv...
That's possible. Here's a photo . . .
. . . of the very same watch taken at least five years ago by the second owner . . . . . . that clearly shows there hasn't been a change since then. I had the watch serviced upon acquisition in '08, but the extant crystal (which has an etched Ω symbol) wa...
Re tension ring
I guess, ultimately, its a matter of personal preference, but in my experience the tension ring is usually the same colour as the case metal. E.g. chrome or rhodium colour with stainless. gold colour with gold or gold cap. I imagine over the years quite a...
Disagree
The ring should be the color of the markers and the hands and the writing on the dial for black dial Omegas. That color tension ring casts a light which pronounces the color of these gold items enhancing their appearance. A white color ring drains the col...
What I am saying is that
these watches came from the omega factory with the tension ring matching the case. It is of course your prerogative to use whatever color tension ring looks better to you. I have tried using a tension ring that matches the color of the dial markers in a s...
I've never seen...
...a rose gold tension ring on an early Omega, but I know that rose gold dial markers do exist on such watches. Therefore, I would think that the crystal fitted at the factory would match the case, not the dial. However, I see nothing wrong with using a y...
Tension Ring Color
Spoke with a senior watch dealer who has sold a fair number of NOS and like NOS Constellations and he very firmly stated that the Constellations always came with tension rings matching the hand and applied numbers, not the case material. I agree! Crowngua...
Hi Crowngrard... Nice Connie..... I disagree on Your tension ring comment.
Hi Crownguard.... First off , congratulations on a nice Connie. It looks great, it will last you a lifetime. As others pointed out , gold markers on a black dial are stunning and uncommon. Then you look at Art's watch rose gold and black is stunning. I ha...
Still Disagree- what can I say?
Does anyone have a way to check this w Omega? Crownguard
You could try
As you have discounted the opinion of three world recognized experts on the matter, you might take on this challenge and let us know what you find out. Please understand, I say this without any intended sarcasm or animosity, but most here are already sati...
True but...
........I've been collecting watches for over 35 years and i've owned a fair number of Constellation including the on under discussion and I believe I am right. Moreover, I would bet that he dealer I cited in an earlier post has owned more NOS Constellati...
I reckon, it follows the color of the bezel
Crownguard, based on my little experience and exposure, regarding Omega Constellation watches, I reckon the tension-ring follows the color of the bezel. I have with me an Omega Constellation 'C' series, with a combination of 18k pink and 18k white gold. I...
Your tension ring is correct
The Markers and the hands are white-- then so should the tension ring. I sent an email to Omega, tonight, asking about the tension ring color. I haven't heard back yet, but when and if I do I will share the answer with the forum members
It is just co-incidental
Crownguard, with respect to your opinion, I reckon generally the tension-ring matches the color of the case, like what the experts have said. As for my watch, it is a little unusual since the bezel is white. As a result of which, the tension-ring matches ...
Agree for yellow gold, white gold and steel...
...but not for rose gold (capped or soild) [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/gatorcpa/Watch%20Photos/Omega%20Seamaster%20Calendar/DSCN2198.jpg[/IMG] Never seen a pink tension ring on any Omega, they will be silver with rose gold. But let's see if...
Two Brothers
My collection of black Constellations-----each with the "correct" tension ring, I think. The one on the right has a somewhat chocolate black dial. Crownguard ...
That black ial is great!
Here's my 2782! http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7089/7352809790_d751bd0ca4_c.jpg ...