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Thanks for getting back to me, Jim. Has there been any change to the basic details listed in your initial post of Feb 2021? Specifically, is the watch still in the condition described in that post? ("Lightly used. Excellent condition, Leather strap shows a little wear.") And lastly, what is your cur
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By: ghoti
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Collectors Market: Is this watch still available?

Hi Jim, Is your Octo Finissimo Titanium watch (that you posted for sale over 18 months ago...) still available for sale? Thanks, David
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Omega: Thanks! [nt]

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Omega: Tell Mickey that Desmond probably agrees with him

Lovely, MikiJ. Thanks! Your watch is indeed very similar to mine. May I ask what are the first five digits of your watch's movement serial number and case serial number? Thanks again, ghoti
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By: ghoti
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Omega: You're probably right but...

...I'm illiterate when it comes to Connie crowns so I bow before your experience. All I know about Connie crowns I learnt from Desmond, either directly or from the illuminating article he wrote on the subject. Definitely recommended, it can be found on his blog at ghoti
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Omega: 'Scientific' chapter ring and serrated crown on early Connies

Once again I must defer to Desmond's extensive knowledge when responding. According to what Desmond wrote to me, the 'scientific' chapter ring was in fact a feature in some early Connies from the 1952 production slate. In fact the first Connie dial -- according to Omega Museum records -- was the sci
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By: ghoti
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Omega: There's no doubt it's very early, the question is how "very"...

Thanks for sharing your info with me, Art. In the few weeks since I first saw the watch and started my research I've probably come across 50+ early-1950s Connie serial numbers, whether via enthusiasts such as yourself sharing with me or images of watches I found online. So far this watch is still we
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By: ghoti
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Omega: How early is this early Omega Constellation?

Hi there, I recently saw an Omega Constellation reference 2648 calibre 352 in a solid 18k gold case with a very low movement serial number (12280xxx) and case number (11000xxx). Both these numbers are the lowest I have seen on a Connie, and I say this after conducting quite a bit of online research,
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