Dual / Triple references?

omega-3 · May 21, 2021

Hi, I am literally a newbie on vintage Omegas and am posting my first thread.

I have recently purchased a Connie with caseback showing two reference numbers, 2852 and 2853.
I have found that there are many cases where the watch carries dual, or even triple reference numbers on the caseback - Why would a watch carry multiple reference numbers? Or does this multi-reference number merely indicates tha compatibility of the caseback to the watch?

I got some examples from other fellow's posts here om the forum.

ConElPueblo · May 21, 2021

It's when more than one reference share the same case design. Instead of getting different batches produced at a higher price where they may end up with too many case backs with the wrong reference number due to demand issues, they order one type and have a much more flexible stock.

omega-3 · May 21, 2021

ConElPueblo
It's when more than one reference share the same case design. Instead of getting different batches produced at a higher price where they may end up with too many case backs with the wrong reference number due to demand issues, they order one type and have a much more flexible stock.

Thank you for your kind reply. So in case of the yellow-gold caseback example in my original post, that caseback can fit either of OT2852 and OT2853, correct? As the case would be identical + made of same material?

mac_omega · May 21, 2021

omega-3
Thank you for your kind reply. So in case of the yellow-gold caseback example in my original post, that caseback can fit either of OT2852 and OT2853, correct? As the case would be identical + made of same material?

yes

duffy7 · May 21, 2021

If I am correct ref 2852 and 2853 are pretty much the same.

2853 should be the de luxe version (of 2852) with a golden dial

Case should be the same (also with the material)

omega-3 · May 21, 2021

duffy7
If I am correct ref 2852 and 2853 are pretty much the same.

2853 should be the de luxe version (of 2852) with a golden dial

Case should be the same (also with the material)

So assuming the case is gold, (hence the prefix OT), if the dial is gold, it is OT2583...and if dial is not gold, it is OT2582?

duffy7 · May 21, 2021

A de luxe model with solid gold dial is a ref 2853. Everything else should be a 2852.

Desmond wrote an interesting essay on the de luxe models.

http://omega-constellation-collecto...ga-constellation-de-luxe-penultimate.html?m=1

omega-3 · May 21, 2021

duffy7
A de luxe model with solid gold dial is a ref 2853. Everything else should be a 2852.

Desmond wrote an interesting essay on the de luxe models.

http://omega-constellation-collecto...ga-constellation-de-luxe-penultimate.html?m=1

Actually, I read that already - but now it is making more sense to me!! Thanks you and fellow Connie lovers!!

Dual / Triple references?

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