C-Constellation crown question…

M'Bob · Jul 15, 2021

I’ve seen these two crown designs on a multitude of C-Constellations, on both steel and precious-metal examples. So my question is, what do these two different styles denote, if anything? Earlier or later references? Caliber change? Thanks.

perks713 · Jul 15, 2021

I don't know the true answer but at first glance the coin edge around the second watch matches that style crown significantly better than the previous crown would.

tyrantlizardrex · Jul 15, 2021

I've only ever seen the version in picture one on earlier c-shaped Constellations @M'Bob

If you haven't come across it yet, Desmond's guide to the C-Shaped Constellation is well worth a read: http://omega-constellation-collecto...12/constellation-c-shape-omegas-child-of.html

dsio · Jul 15, 2021

perks713
I don't know the true answer but at first glance the coin edge around the second watch matches that style crown significantly better than the previous crown would.

I actually found that to be the case for the ones I’ve seen, both crowns are definitely much better to use than the old 10 sided crowns so there’s that

FL-Frank · Jul 15, 2021

dsio
both crowns are definitely much better to use than the old 10 sided crowns so there’s that

Agreed! The only way I can get a good grip on the 10 sided crowns to set the time or to wind the movement is by wearing a latex glove 😀

C-Constellation crown question…

M'Bob

perks713

tyrantlizardrex

dsio

FL-Frank

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