Hello all, I'm a newbie not just to Omega but to Swiss precision time pieces generally. My first purchase has been the what you see in the photos. I have not been able to find much about it on the net though. I found a 08' Basel World Omega brochure with this piece in it but there does not seem to be many reviews on it or references in forums or swiss watch sites. Makes me wonder if this piece is rare or simply unpopular? Its listed on Omega website as no longer available but it does not tell me when production started/ended. Launched is 2008 I assume since its a 160 years collection. It has the 2500 caliber movement but I dont know which variant. Its also listed as a men's model but in modern times the size is suitable for ladies as well and yes, I did buy it as a present for my wife. Any background information on this model would be most appreciated and thanks in advance.
Probably ought to post this on the Modern Omega board. I sure as hell hope 2008 isn't considered vintage.
Connies from that era/ that style don't show up very often. And as to your question is it rare or un popular... I would say its a little of both. Its a neat piece, and I would wear it in a formal situation. The Sunburst pattern comming out from the star is a nice touch! 35.5 is not to small for me and I have 7.5 inch wrists. Omega still makes a very similar watch in the 35mm Connie family. It would be more common for a man to get a 38mm version right now as watches have trended up in size, but traditionally 34-36mm was a standard mens size, and we are seeing a return to smaller watches. There is some data on it if you google the reference. https://www.google.com/search?q=111.10.36.20.52.001&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8 Insurance valuation would be about $4,500. You could probably find one for $3500 if you hunted, in fact there appear to be 3 out there at about that price right now. The watch should also be due for a service as it is almost 10 years old per Omega specs. SIDE NOTE I was thinking that the rotor really looked like an ETA... turns out I was right the movement is based on the ETA 2892. THE MORE YOU KNOW.