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·I'dlike to re-introduce the forum to this:
initially owned (within this community) @gatorcpa and then by @ulackfocus, this is Omega's contribution to ultra thin movements. Quoting Desmond (@mondodec)
"Calibre 711 super flat came in solid gold and stainless steel cases, while the super flat 712 without second hand was available in solid yellow and white gold and stainless steel. Anton Kreuzer refers to the 712 on page 199 of his book “Omega Designs”, mentioning that the certified chronometer movement was exclusive to the Constellation model. He doesn’t, however, reveal that that it was not manufactured in the Omega factory but by Edward Piguet/Rayville SA-Montres Blancpain the closely knitted duet that were merged along with Omega and other brands to form the SSIH group in 1961. Stretching the point a little, it could be argued that the movement is still a ‘manufacture’ rather than ebauche because the SSIH conglomerate produced it."
This is the Constellation 157.0001, using cal 712, without a second hand. Dennis is an ultra-thin collector (no, im not referring to his girth, someone can insert an appropriately photoshopped image here......) and its an area that I didnt have much knowledge/appreciation of, but strapping it to my wrist it is SO much thinner than my other Connies (5xx series). I can understand why Dennis liked collecting these, and Im sure I'll be after another ultra-thin very soon.
The lack of a second hand is also really nice, it gives the watch a 'serene' feeling, because there is no frantically busy second hand moving 5 times a second. The hands just move slowly, serenely, without me noticing, yet keeping time perfectly.
So please, show me your ultra-thins and watches without second hands (any brands).
initially owned (within this community) @gatorcpa and then by @ulackfocus, this is Omega's contribution to ultra thin movements. Quoting Desmond (@mondodec)
"Calibre 711 super flat came in solid gold and stainless steel cases, while the super flat 712 without second hand was available in solid yellow and white gold and stainless steel. Anton Kreuzer refers to the 712 on page 199 of his book “Omega Designs”, mentioning that the certified chronometer movement was exclusive to the Constellation model. He doesn’t, however, reveal that that it was not manufactured in the Omega factory but by Edward Piguet/Rayville SA-Montres Blancpain the closely knitted duet that were merged along with Omega and other brands to form the SSIH group in 1961. Stretching the point a little, it could be argued that the movement is still a ‘manufacture’ rather than ebauche because the SSIH conglomerate produced it."
This is the Constellation 157.0001, using cal 712, without a second hand. Dennis is an ultra-thin collector (no, im not referring to his girth, someone can insert an appropriately photoshopped image here......) and its an area that I didnt have much knowledge/appreciation of, but strapping it to my wrist it is SO much thinner than my other Connies (5xx series). I can understand why Dennis liked collecting these, and Im sure I'll be after another ultra-thin very soon.
The lack of a second hand is also really nice, it gives the watch a 'serene' feeling, because there is no frantically busy second hand moving 5 times a second. The hands just move slowly, serenely, without me noticing, yet keeping time perfectly.
So please, show me your ultra-thins and watches without second hands (any brands).
