Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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Who's currently wearing . . .
. . . 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 satisfactory. Might have to bite the bullet and ask for an overhaul and a thorough parts inspection. Perhaps there's a marginally worn wheel or pinion that's contributing to its inability to keep good time.
Let's see the Constellations in your collections. The other two in mine are a '58 2852 decked in white gold . . .
. . . and a '60 2943 in rose.
Cordially,
Art
Who's currently wearing . . .
. . . 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...
You must find one just like her, Nicolas. I've seen precisely one other ref 2852 . . .
. . . identically specified - steel case, black engraved dial with rose gold hands and markers. Seen all sorts of combinations, but only two altogether like mine.
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...
... 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...
A black Connie ? . . .
. . . 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 ...
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.
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
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!
Also, this "person" loves Omegas and doesn't have a Constellation yet! ;-)
Black Connie was released in West Germany exactly ten days . . .
. . . before I was released in Los Angeles back in '57. We came into this world together, and that's how we're going out!
Lol!! That’s surely a keeper for life!!
A wonderful and unique watch with same year birth!! That’s really something my friend! You found a Big Jewel!
I think I've told the story before, but it's worth retelling. I first saw Black Connie . . .
. . . 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...
Love the faceted indexes!
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.
Arrowheads are way cool, no doubt about it! . . .
. . . my sense is that Omega does them better than any other manufacturer, bar none . . .
Owned for 47 years
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 ...
Not wearing it at present, but owns a few ....
All in 18K Special C shape Which reminds me, that I need to hunt a seconds hand Dennisson Pie Pan best Ed ...
A pink gold pie-pan 2852 . . .
. . . would be anyone's pick, Edward. In Nico's parlance, "sublime". Yours in Connie-hood, Art
What a treat
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...
I vividly remember your first post many years ago . . .
. . . 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 ...
Thanks Art,- any time you want to swap your black waffel,- let me know :-)
I'll never be any good at photografing. Probably the most flattering photo I'll ever take; ...
Regarding Connie quality
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...