Hi guys,

As the title says, I had two Constellations arrive within the last week. I wanted to share some photos as a reference since I didn't see other similar examples during my original search.

14382:
I already own a 14381 in SS and was excited to see this gold Constellation with very similar dial configuration. The seller did not know whether it was 14k or 18k gold. I ran it by Desmond before buying and he confirmed that it has the attributes of a Deluxe 14382 (gold case and gold dial). When it arrived, the caseback is marked 14381/2 as would be expected and is 14k gold. Desmond believes that since this was a watch delivered to the US (with OXG movement stamp), it was cased in 14k.



2852:
The 2852 is not an uncommon reference but I believe that this dial configuration may be. It started its life as a black dial and has aged to a very even brown with gold lettering remaining. This dial also has radium filled hands and markers. I have seen one other example of this type of dial on OF, but it was white.

 

Very interesting Mike! It would be excellent to see other deluxe constellations with us import stamps in 14k. I would imagine this was driven by the importers or resellers here in the US?

 

Two fine catches - well done sir!

 

Mike you have too many Connies now- a culling is in order. Send me one

 

Great catches, huge congrats and thanks for sharing

 

I had to zoom in to see the font on the constellation. Very cool. Like tobacco colored.

Awesome watches. You always pick up the cool ones.

 

This choco Connie

 

wow, definitely great watches. Did you get them online or from a regular brick and mortar antique store? They are both beautiful contrasts!

 

Yes! It would definitely be interesting to see other 14382s since I did not find many examples on OF.

I think Norman Morris was responsible for a lot of the variations we see on US imported pieces.

 

Thanks for sharing! Was yours also delivered to the USA?

That dial is actually identical to my SS 14381 above. Very cool.

 

I saw that black dialed one when it was for sale and was tempted too - the lume looks really good too, that's a keeper for sure.