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need some expert advice on a constellation grand luxe
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Gav1967
··Tend not to fret too muchBasically British vs. American English. Two people separated by a common language.
I always thought "chronometre" was the French spelling and, as the Swiss speak French it became the language of Horology.
I think "Chronometer" is the same in English or American English AFAIK
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Davidt
·Chronometer is both the British and American English spelling (I’m British).
Chronometre i assume is the French/Swiss.
Chronometre i assume is the French/Swiss.
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorI always thought "chronometre" was the French spelling and, as the Swiss speak French it became the language of Horology.
https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/chronometre
English
Noun
chronometre (plural chronometres)
(nonstandard and now largely obsolete)Alternative form of chronometer
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Gav1967
··Tend not to fret too much
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!I am not sure 'obsolete' is the right way to describe this particular typeface change, the French are touchy about the attenuation of their language after all, and rightly so. My take on the change in spelling of Chronometer from the RE to ER version on Omega watches* is that it happened circa 1956. If I see an RE after that I suspect something it's wrong, and if I see a ER before that I know it is a redial.
In case we need all to declare our primary linguistic preference, I'm an Anglophone. With a local twang.
*as opposed to in the French language which perseveres. Dieu merci.
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorMy take on the change in spelling of Chronometer from the RE to ER version on Omega watches* is that it happened circa 1956. If I see an RE after that I suspect something it's wrong, and if I see a ER before that I know it is a redial.
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!Not too sure about that. Take a Google search of Ref. 2943, cal. 504 Calendar model. These are all over the board. Some “RE” and some “ER”. Serial numbers in 16M range, which is 1958-9.
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mikyjimy
·Sorry to interrupt the banter about ER vs RE, but in about 1 week I will put this bad boy on my wrist.
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mikyjimy
·Thanks to all of you for the advice. I managed to get the watch at what I think is a decent and fair price. I should get it in about a week. . Again, thanks for all the advice, and if you ever happen to run into me, please ask me what time it is. I can assure you this won't be going into any box. Life is very short and very precious, and this bad boy is going to make every minute just a little bit better, one second at a time. this will have to suffice until then.
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Vanallard
·Thanks to all of you for the advice. I managed to get the watch at what I think is a decent and fair price. I should get it in about a week. . Again, thanks for all the advice, and if you ever happen to run into me, please ask me what time it is. I can assure you this won't be going into any box. Life is very short and very precious, and this bad boy is going to make every minute just a little bit better, one second at a time. this will have to suffice until then.
You did well! I was quite tempted by this watch and likely would have bought it if I was in the US. A similar grand luxe in lesser condition sold for $15,500 last year.
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gbesq
·It’s a stunner, OP, and I’ve always liked that bracelet design. Wear it in good health.
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Fulton8or
·You need to take your shirt off for the wrist shot
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