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Hi all, new to the forums, and to Omega as a brand. I found this watch at a small watchmaker in France. He told me Cal 505. Im trying to gather more information on it. It appears to be a domed dial, possibly repainted. I’m not so concerned with the originality because it holds sentimental value regarding where and how I found it and I find it so beautiful. Just looking for thoughts from experienced enthusiasts. Thanks!

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Hi it’s a good everyday watch. The case condition is good however the dial seems to be refinished at some point, or may be it’s the picture?
 
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It is a redialed/repainted dial constellation. Only way to tell WHICH model is probably to pull off the case back and see the case number.
 
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Hi it’s a good everyday watch. The case condition is good however the dial seems to be refinished at some point, or may be it’s the picture?
Yes I believe his father had refinished the dial sometime in the 1970s. There was a language barrier so I did my best to learn about it. It was a small father/son operation in Fontainebleau.
 
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Welcome @FullFullHippos
You have a very good pragmatic attitude towards your Constellation.
The watch is what it is - the dial is repainted and the case is quite heavily polished but, as above, a very pretty daily wearer as long as you didn’t overpay for it.

With the snap back and drilled lugs, it is likely a gold-capped ref 2852.
It dates from mid to late 50s.

It’s a dome dial but painted to resemble a pie pan (Omega also did this - so the repaint could have followed the original design)
Most 2852s have the French spelling of chronometre but IIRC very late versions can have the English spelling.

AgaIn as above, the only way to tell for sure is to pop the back off.

Hope that helps.
 
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Peemacgee Peemacgee
Welcome @FullFullHippos
You have a very good pragmatic attitude towards your Constellation.
The watch is what it is - the dial is repainted and the case is quite heavily polished but, as above, a very pretty daily wearer as long as you didn’t overpay for it.

With the snap back and drilled lugs, it is likely a gold-capped ref 2852.
It dates from mid to late 50s.

It’s a dome dial but painted to resemble a pie pan (Omega also did this - so the repaint could have followed the original design)
Most 2852s have the French spelling of chronometre but IIRC very late versions can have the English spelling.

AgaIn as above, the only way to tell for sure is to pop the back off.

Hope that helps.
Incredibly helpful, thank you!
 
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