Entering the world of omega constellation

Hi
I am thinking of getting my first constellation and have narrowed it down to a 2782 model its a 354 movement (I prefer the late 40s to early 50s bumpers) and this model is in 18kt which for me is a better option than ss or caped I would welcome some members to post pics of their 2782s and also what sort of
price I should pay.Here is a photograph of one from a constellation website obviously in a condition I will not find but I have used it as reference
Cheers

If you are looking for a bumper connie your options are basically 2782/2799 or 2652/2699 you also have the first gen 2648 but they are way more scarce and very hard to find in decent condition (even more so than the 2782 or 2652 which by them self are very hard to find).

The full rotor references was produced in larger numbers and also later so there will be more left in unspoiled condition.

Basically the only difference of the 2652 and 2782 is the screwed caseback on the first and snap-in on 2782, otherwise they are pretty much identical to the eye so just go with the one you find in best condition.

The 18k cases came with some different lug styles even from factory in my experience, small differences but some lugs looks to be thicker/thinner and softer/sharper from factory.

An 18k 2782 I would expect to pay maybe 3000EUR for the cheapest examples up to maybe the double depending on dial and condition. The example you are showing have a honeycomb dial which fetch a premium over standard dials , it also have large arrowhead indices which also usually features a bit premium. The half honeycomb/full honeycomb price difference I dont know, I would guess to half honeycomb is more uncommon thought.

This is my 2782 in 18k with honeycomb dial and arrowhead indices

Thanks for the info looks like I am in for a bit of a search didn’t realise it was quite such a rare reference
I don’t expect to obtain a dial of that quality way out of my price range and I would probably be long dead before one turns up
I have noticed that the 2872 comes with an applied logo and a printed logo
On the applied as in my posted photo the dial looks to fail the moy test (cross hair misses the y)but the dial must be original what do others think or am I being to strict in its application

Typo on the reference 2782

I dont know your budget but to be honest if you want a honeycomb or some other special dial I would rather go for a good gold capped example, they are way cheaper than the solid gold 18k ones.

If you can live with a standard dial you can probably find a decent solid 18k 2782/2652 for around 3000EUR, so if the budget is shy I would decide whats your top priority - specific dial, case material or condition.