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

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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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Absolutely stunning, congratulations and a full set to boot. 馃憤馃憤馃憤
Wear it well and I am sure someone here will be able to help with finding a correct crown.
Cheers
 
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That鈥檚 a real beauty. Do you know which is the correct crown for this model ? I鈥檝e got a few NOS omega crowns lying around but don鈥檛 really know which is the correct type for this Connie.
 
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That鈥檚 a real beauty. Do you know which is the correct crown for this model ? I鈥檝e got a few NOS omega crowns lying around but don鈥檛 really know which is the correct type for this Connie.
Thanks! As far I have ubderstood it, any of these are correct

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Sorry no luck... although I did find a Zodiac Seawolf crown that I didn鈥檛 know I had !
 
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Sorry no luck... although I did find a Zodiac Seawolf crown that I didn鈥檛 know I had !
Thats allways nice (for you) 馃榾
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 馃榾
 
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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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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.
Hi, Thanks!
Unfortunately not omega anf not solid gold.
 
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Hi, Thanks!
Unfortunately not omega anf not solid gold.

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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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.
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?
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The correct crown for pie pans is always the decagonal one but they鈥檙e such a pain in the arse I wouldn鈥檛 sweat it. Least functional crown available on any watch. I had to buy a winding tool for mine.
 
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The correct crown for pie pans is always the decagonal one but they鈥檙e such a pain in the arse I wouldn鈥檛 sweat it. Least functional crown available on any watch. I had to buy a winding tool for mine.

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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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.

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鈥檚 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.
 
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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鈥檚 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.

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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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鈥檚 literally no easy way of winding it without the tool.

I didn鈥檛 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)?
 
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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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Sorry no luck... although I did find a Zodiac Seawolf crown that I didn鈥檛 know I had !
I could use a sea wolf crown ! Pm me

best
Bill
 
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I could use a sea wolf crown ! Pm me


I would but I still need two more 馃榿

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