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New Arrival - Vintage Connie in 18k. Help also needed

  1. ANALOGUE Jun 15, 2020

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    Hi Guys!
    My first thread but I am so happy about my new purchase so I wanted to share it with you in this manner (I hope that is ok)

    I helped a friend to buy a vintage Gold constellation two years ago and ever since that I wanted one myself. Last week it appeard at an auction and I could not recist...

    A vintage Connie ref CK 14381/2 SC-12, from 1959. Also full set which is a very nice bonus.

    Hope you like it as well!

    Now to the issue. The crown is obviously not correct. I would be forever greatful for any help to find a correct crown as this will be a keeper.
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  2. bdp Jun 15, 2020

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    Absolutely stunning, congratulations and a full set to boot. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    Wear it well and I am sure someone here will be able to help with finding a correct crown.
    Cheers
     
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  3. w154 Jun 15, 2020

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    That’s a real beauty. Do you know which is the correct crown for this model ? I’ve got a few NOS omega crowns lying around but don’t really know which is the correct type for this Connie.
     
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  4. ANALOGUE Jun 15, 2020

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    Thanks! As far I have ubderstood it, any of these are correct

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  5. w154 Jun 15, 2020

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    Sorry no luck... although I did find a Zodiac Seawolf crown that I didn’t know I had !
     
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  6. ANALOGUE Jun 15, 2020

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    Thats allways nice (for you) :)
    I know it is tricky to find but I have no stress. It is still a lovely piece that I can enjoy while I wait :)
     
  7. Edward53 Jun 15, 2020

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    Is that an Omega crown? If it is, I could live with it as despite not being technically correct, the size and style are sympathetic to the case. The solid gold Constellations seem to have often been supplied with non-standard crowns and it may actually be original to the watch. I wouldn't be in a rush to replace it without some thorough research.
     
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  8. ANALOGUE Jun 15, 2020

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    Hi, Thanks!
    Unfortunately not omega anf not solid gold.
     
  9. ANALOGUE Jun 15, 2020

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    Gold and sun fits nicely together :) IMG_20200615_124622.jpg IMG_20200615_124514.jpg IMG_20200615_124450.jpg
     
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  10. ConElPueblo Jun 15, 2020

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    Omega crowns aren't solid gold anyway.

    Like @Edward53 I don't think the one on your Constellation is too bad. Most Omega replacement crowns look worse, IMO.
     
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  11. ANALOGUE Jun 15, 2020

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    Ok thanks!
    I thought 18k watches had 18k crowns...
    Then I wont stress that much about the crown but you still think this is wrong? IMG_20200615_133108.jpg
     
  12. base615 Jun 15, 2020

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    The correct crown for pie pans is always the decagonal one but they’re such a pain in the arse I wouldn’t sweat it. Least functional crown available on any watch. I had to buy a winding tool for mine.
     
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  13. ConElPueblo Jun 15, 2020

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    On non-dog leg 14XXX Constellations both of the types shown earlier here can be correct; on dog leg Constellations it should always a decagonal though, IMO.

    Partly agree on the winding; it's holds a second place on my top three of useless Omega crowns, only beaten by the 'hidden' crown on the Constellation 168.004/010. Seamaster cloverleaf is a close third.
     
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  14. base615 Jun 15, 2020

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    I used to own a 168.004 and found it nowhere near as bad as my 168.005. Maybe mine is particularly tight but there’s literally no easy way of winding it without the tool.

    The only way I can wind it is by holding the crown with my nails and rotating the watch itself. Even that is difficult. I was at least able to wind the 168.004 with a single finger underneath.
     
  15. ConElPueblo Jun 15, 2020

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    I usually wind my .004 on the top of a chair back which I roll the crown across.

    Getting a decent grip on the decagonal crown is a pain.
     
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  16. MtV Jun 15, 2020

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    I didn’t even know there was a tool to wind watches. Found a couple with a quick google search - any recommendations (if I may use this thread to ask)?
     
  17. donkii Jun 15, 2020

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    I might have something

    Edit : saw your post and the gold crowns I have isn't what you're after. I whish you luck
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  18. Bill Sohne Bill @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 15, 2020

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    I could use a sea wolf crown ! Pm me

    best
    Bill
     
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  19. w154 Jun 15, 2020

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    I would but I still need two more :D

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  20. Bill Sohne Bill @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 15, 2020

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    hahaha
     
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