Hello to the Forum….and a question about Constellations..

ctpete · Jun 29, 2014

Hello everyone. I am new here and I am so glad I have found this Forum.

I have a few Omegas: 2 Seamasters and one Constellation. All quartz because thats what I could afford at the time.

I am now looking to buy a new Constellation. I am considering A Double Eagle 18K and SS Automatic. The brand new model is pretty pricey at around $8000. But it does have the 8500 movement, which is supposed to be great. As an affordable alternative, I am also considering a pre-owned coaxial Double eagle - a model or two before the 8500 came out. The watches have very similar styling, but different movements.

Any thoughts or suggestions??

dsio · Jun 29, 2014

The 8500 is worth having IMO, I'd see if a pre-owned 8500 is possible

ctpete · Jun 29, 2014

dsio
The 8500 is worth having IMO, I'd see if a pre-owned 8500 is possible

Likely true, but why I wonder?

MikiJ · Jun 30, 2014

ctpete
Likely true, but why I wonder?

Please consider searching this forum for the very considered opinions of these members regarding the different movement cal. #'s of the various constellations you're considering. Wow, that was a mouthful ;-( Hopefully this will help you may a decision you won't regret. Good Hunting!

Privateday7 · Jun 30, 2014

ctpete
Likely true, but why I wonder?

Cal 8500 is the first true Omega 'in house' movement in the past 30 years which they design ground up with coaxial escapement as integrated part of the movement rather than modified. It has two barrel mainsprings for longer power reserve and better finishing/look. Omega is very confident with this movement that they raise their warranty from 2 years to 4 years.

Cal 2500 is basically a modified ubiquitous ETA 2892 movement with coaxial escapement. If you opt for Cal 2500 be sure you choose the later iteration 2500C or even better 2500D.

ctpete · Jun 30, 2014

Privateday7, thank you. great information. I am still learning so you pointed me in a new direction. That said, I did not know prior Omega movements were not "in house." I need to spend more time learning about the different movements in these threads. Makes me wonder which movement my 2531.80 Seamaster has?

ctpete · Jun 30, 2014

MikiJ
Please consider searching this forum for the very considered opinions of these members regarding the different movement cal. #'s of the various constellations you're considering. Wow, that was a mouthful ;-( Hopefully this will help you may a decision you won't regret. Good Hunting!

Yes, I can see that is true. The knowledge base on this forum is truly impressive!

Privateday7 · Jun 30, 2014

ctpete
Privateday7, thank you. great information. I am still learning so you pointed me in a new direction. That said, I did not know prior Omega movements were not "in house." I need to spend more time learning about the different movements in these threads. Makes me wonder which movement my 2531.80 Seamaster has?

It has Cal 1120, which basically ETA 2892 with almost no modification - chronometer rated. ETA 2892 is the highest level of ETA movement IIRC. It is very reliable workhorse, thus its ubiquitousness.

Hello to the Forum….and a question about Constellations..

ctpete

dsio

ctpete

MikiJ

Privateday7

ctpete

ctpete

Privateday7

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