Constellation 2852 Help

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Dunk15

·Aug 19, 2024

Hi Everyone

Been searching for a nice crosshair 2852 for some time and I'm considering purchasing this one.

To my eye, the watch looks good aside from the crown, but I was hoping to get the community's input on if anything else looks off.

Thanks in advance!

 

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Dan S

·Aug 19, 2024

The dial has some condition issues and I’m seeing significant rotor rub. The crown as you mentioned.

 

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Dunk15

·Aug 19, 2024

Dan S

The dial has some condition issues and I’m seeing significant rotor rub. The crown as you mentioned.

Thanks Dan. Is the rotor rub the black markings on the inner caseback, or are you seeing that on the movement itself?

 

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SOG53

·Aug 19, 2024

case looks polished

 

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Dan S

·Aug 19, 2024

Dunk15

Thanks Dan. Is the rotor rub the black markings on the inner caseback, or are you seeing that on the movement itself?

Both. You can see discoloration on the outer edge of the rotor. It’s always possible that it was addressed in a previous service. But probably not.

 

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kyle L

·Aug 20, 2024·Grasshopper

Whether it's a good buy or not depends on the price, but dial has potentially been "cleaned". The top layer looks kind of splotchy.

 

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TexOmega

·Aug 20, 2024

kyle L

Whether it's a good buy or not depends on the price, but dial has potentially been "cleaned". The top layer looks kind of splotchy.

Appears that way and over exposed/manipulated pix confirm the seller was concerned, too.

Need better pix in natural light, hi-rez

 

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X350 XJR

·Aug 20, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

I'm seeing the same issues as others have noted re the dial, not likely to look this clean in person.