OMEGA First Reference Constellation 2648 Arrowhead Crosshair 18K Gold REDUCED $2600

For sale is an early vintage Omega Constellation reference 2648. This reference is the FIRST Constellation model and features both the arrowhead and crosshair dial. This early dial also has the asymmetric Ms and crossed Ts.

The inside caseback has stamps both from Switzerland, where the case was made, and London where the watch was delivered. This watch is all original including the 9K gold buckle.

Case: Overall, the 18K yellow gold case is in great condition and appears unpolished. The gold assay mark on the 9 o’clock side is clearly visible. The inside of lugs are sharp with retained bezel contours. There are tiny superficial scratches, commensurate with age. These are best seen on the lugs in the photos. Case measures 34 mm without crown.

Crown: Signed original crown. This version of the crown is difficult to find and was is often replaced.

Caseback: Excellent condition snap down caseback with super sharp Observatory logo, which retains original embossing. Some light superficial scuffs, commensurate with age. Inside is marked with London, England import stamps from 1955.

Movement: Cal 354 bumper movement, which appears very clean. This watch was not serviced in my possession but has been running great. Automatic winding, manual winding, and time settling are crisp. If you intend on wearing it daily, a service is always recommended. 13.9 million movement dates the watch to late 1953/early early 1954. This matches up nicely with British import stamps from 1955.

Dial: Original unrestored arrowhead, crosshair dial in good condition. Asymmetric Ms and crossed Ts, as seen with early Constellations. The dial has developed patina, as seen in the high resolution photos.

Hands: Original hands.

Buckle: Comes with MWF 9K gold buckle, produced in England and original to the watch. These buckles alone sell in the $200-300 range on eBay. The watch and buckle will come without a strap since the strap pictured is custom made and quite small. If a strap is required, we can discuss. I would like to sell the watch and buckle together, as they have stayed together all these years.



For this watch and buckle, I am asking $3000 which will include shipping in the USA. Happy to accept bank wire, Venmo, Paypal Friends and Family. International deals can be discussed and will ship at cost to buyer. TransferWise or bank wire works nicely for international deals.

Returns if watch is grossly misrepresented. I have had numerous transactions on this forum with reviews posted in the Seller Profile section.

SOLD! Thank you all -- this one is staying in the OF family!