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·I’ve had a new arrival this week and figured: Why not share some eye candy on a rainy Sunday?
The story is quickly told: About 2 years ago, I found a little gem: A Constellation 2853 “Deluxe” dial, complete with the cal. 505 movement, hands, stem and flat foot crown. Most likely, the case had fallen prey to a smelter who must’ve been unaware that the dial, the indices, and the hands were made from solid gold, too.
I really didn’t want another project, but a 50s deluxe Connie was high on my wish list and checking my parts drawer at home I found a gold-capped 2852 case. Consequently, all I needed was an 18k solid gold 2852. Its regular dial with gold indices, movement etc. would go into the gold-capped case, while its 18k case is shared with the 2853 reference anyway, including the double-branded case back. One watch to finish two projects at once – this point really helped me to convince myself of the idea. 😁
Of course, it took much longer than anticipated, until Norman @X350 XJR kindly reached out last September to offer me just what I was looking for: An 18k 2852 with a sharp case, for which I am very thankful indeed. A few bits and bobs were sourced, the parts went to my watchmaker, and this week, after quite some patience…
This is so wonderfully over the top, I can't but adore it. Yes, it's certainly not going to be my new daily, but every now and then when I want to feel just a bit special I'll get it out of it's sterling silver box and on the wrist.
A few close-ups for the details
The polished outter ring of the pie-pan dial vs. the brushed center makes a noteworthy difference in appearance. As soon as some light hits the dial, there's just a lot going on and the angles and bevels are highlighted magnificently.
The crown one wants to see on such an example
Quite the gift for the loyalty, but then, who works 50 years for the same company nowadays? Norman wasn't sure if the inscription might be a dealbreaker for me. It's the contrary.
Sharp edges
66 years ago...
And finally, two of my most beloved pieces next to each other, emphasizing the color difference of rose vs. yellow gold:
Oh, and if you're looking at this picture and think "Get those watches out of the way, I want to enjoy that lovely vintage leather pad beneath them! Where's that from?!" then this is your link:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/watch-strap-bracelet-changing-mats.154190/#post-2129291
Last, but certainly not least: Thanks @OF for making this possible!
The story is quickly told: About 2 years ago, I found a little gem: A Constellation 2853 “Deluxe” dial, complete with the cal. 505 movement, hands, stem and flat foot crown. Most likely, the case had fallen prey to a smelter who must’ve been unaware that the dial, the indices, and the hands were made from solid gold, too.
I really didn’t want another project, but a 50s deluxe Connie was high on my wish list and checking my parts drawer at home I found a gold-capped 2852 case. Consequently, all I needed was an 18k solid gold 2852. Its regular dial with gold indices, movement etc. would go into the gold-capped case, while its 18k case is shared with the 2853 reference anyway, including the double-branded case back. One watch to finish two projects at once – this point really helped me to convince myself of the idea. 😁
Of course, it took much longer than anticipated, until Norman @X350 XJR kindly reached out last September to offer me just what I was looking for: An 18k 2852 with a sharp case, for which I am very thankful indeed. A few bits and bobs were sourced, the parts went to my watchmaker, and this week, after quite some patience…
This is so wonderfully over the top, I can't but adore it. Yes, it's certainly not going to be my new daily, but every now and then when I want to feel just a bit special I'll get it out of it's sterling silver box and on the wrist.
A few close-ups for the details
The polished outter ring of the pie-pan dial vs. the brushed center makes a noteworthy difference in appearance. As soon as some light hits the dial, there's just a lot going on and the angles and bevels are highlighted magnificently.
The crown one wants to see on such an example
Quite the gift for the loyalty, but then, who works 50 years for the same company nowadays? Norman wasn't sure if the inscription might be a dealbreaker for me. It's the contrary.
Sharp edges
66 years ago...
And finally, two of my most beloved pieces next to each other, emphasizing the color difference of rose vs. yellow gold:
Oh, and if you're looking at this picture and think "Get those watches out of the way, I want to enjoy that lovely vintage leather pad beneath them! Where's that from?!" then this is your link:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/watch-strap-bracelet-changing-mats.154190/#post-2129291
Last, but certainly not least: Thanks @OF for making this possible!
