Omega Constellation Pie Pan Ref. 14902 - Advice On A Potential Purchase

lando · Aug 30, 2013

I've seen this Connie for sale on the web. Infos on it are pretty poor. Seller cannot deliver high res. photos.

I know, that the strap is definitely aftermarket.

The seconds hand does not look original to me. Which brings me to the question: What about the other hands? They have lume on it, so why is there no "T" near Swiss Made?

Is the crown the right one for the watch?

What about originality in general and condition?

Thank you very much.

John R Smith · Aug 30, 2013

All of the hands are definitely incorrect. The movement is cal 561, which is correct, but has no "Adjusted five (5) positions ..." script on the bridge, which it should have for a chronometer movement. Others more expert than I will be along shortly!

mondodec · Aug 30, 2013

You can do better than this. Dial looks as though some of the lacquer is degrading, crown is not the decagonal crown, and as JRS mentioned, the rotor bridge has been swapped and the hand set is bizarre.

It is however a genuine 14902 case, a case that has also been faked.

Cheers

Desmond

lando · Aug 30, 2013

Thanks to both of you for your fast response.

I will definitely not buy it.

What are the signs to spot a fake 14902 case?

Thank you very much.

mondodec · Aug 30, 2013

Try this essay for a start

good luck in your search!

lando
Thanks to both of you for your fast response.

I will definitely not buy it.

What are the signs to spot a fake 14902 case?

Thank you very much.

Ancon Harpy · Apr 11, 2017

Which Constellations came with the decagonal crown? Did they only come with late 50's and early 60's models?

Peemacgee · Apr 11, 2017

Ancon Harpy
Which Constellations came with the decagonal crown? Did they only come with late 50's and early 60's models?

Something of a vexatious question...
Read the crown essay on Desmonds blog
And also search for @ConElPueblo thread 'curious case of Constellation crown'

ConElPueblo · Apr 11, 2017

This has to be one of the most ambitious thread resurrections!

Omega Constellation Pie Pan Ref. 14902 - Advice On A Potential Purchase

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