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SOLD 1959 Omega Constellation ref. 2852-16

  1. ConElPueblo Aug 6, 2018

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    Dear all.

    I am hereby offering my stainless steel Omega Constellation from 1959 for sale.


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    This Constellation has an uncommon dial variant with a two-line text in the top part, lacking the "officially certified" normally found on Constellations. I wrote about finding this particular watch here (I have since put in a new gasket..!).


    The watch features the correct decagonal crown and a good-looking case with signs of wear. Bevel on the bezel is still well defined and the condition overall is good. The diameter is a shade under 35mm and lug width is 18mm. The caseback is in fair condition, but for some reason the "waterproof" and "Constellation" text is missing - if may have been polished off, but the caseback shows no signs of heavy polishing and still presents well. Note that the below photo was taken in quite harsh lighting.

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    The dome dial with crosshairs is, as can be seen above, very well preserved with only some mild shading being present at the Omega logo and 5 o'clock marker. The gilded, applied markers are excellent and all the luminous material is present. The hands have some oxidation, but not excessive IMO.


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    The movement is a 24-jewel chronometer-rated cal. 505 and is in good condition. It starts running immediately after picking up and power reserve seems to be good. The rotor shows mild signs of rubbing and I would recommend having the watch serviced, should you wish to wear it. I have no knowledge of any service history. Note that the crystal is a replacement I put in myself as the original had shattered. It is a good fit, but should be changed at service time.

    I am asking $810 / €700 for this Constellation via bank transfer incl. tracked shipping anywhere. PayPal is also possible, please inquire for details. Watch and I are located in the EU. I will be happy to take returns within a week should the watch be wrongly described or you have had second thought (shipping on buyer's expense).

    Some recommendations:
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    Many thanks to OF and the people who make it work for the space :)


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  2. Deafboy His Holiness Puer Surdus Aug 6, 2018

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    Very good value!

    GLWS
     
  3. ConElPueblo Aug 6, 2018

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    That went reasonably fast...

    Thanks to the buyer and OF!
     
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  4. Nathan1967 Aug 6, 2018

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    :( Daydreaming again! Dagnabbit!

    Congratulations to the buyer :thumbsup:
     
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