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TexOmega
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pnwyankee pnwyankee
In a thread absolutely filled with beauties, this one really resonates with me.
Please tell me more about it - I'm new here and happen to be looking for a Constellation - would love some details, particularly how old it is and how rare it is ( in case I start a quest to find one just like it )
Thanks


Thank you for the kind words

This is a ref 2852 circa 1958 with waffle two tone dial and stainless steel case. Desirable gold furniture.

All Original and serviced. I wear it with a recent Croc strap but original buckle.

Rare in this condition. But waffles are around to be had.
 
pnwyankee
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Again, one of the more striking vintage timepieces I have had the pleasure of viewing.
Thanks for the response
 
Kja
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Well it's more fun to stick around untell your at 200, but you might find a waffle dial, that one is almost in new condition! If you can deal with a but if wear maybe you can find a waffle dial, is that what you like about it?
 
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Well it's more fun to stick around untell your at 200, but you might find a waffle dial, that one is almost in new condition! If you can deal with a but if wear maybe you can find a waffle dial, is that what you like about it?

Ahh, a difficult question to answer: "what do you like about it?"
Kind of in the same category as: "why do you like this particular cabernet?"
I'll give it a try....
The waffle dial is part of it, but may simply be the icing on the cake and the cake would still be great without it.
I like the hour markings - both the fact that only 3,6,9,12 are numbers and I like the markings that are not numbers - my newbie lack of correct terminology is sticking out like a sore thumb here.
I like how old it is and yet how beautiful the condition
The way Omega and Constellation are "written" - there's got to be a better way to say that.
I know nothing ( Jon Snow ) about movements/ calibers but the fact that 2852 is called out tells me that it has some significance - helpful for a newbie.
I'm guessing ( hoping ) that if I can live without the waffle dial, I may have an easier time finding a Constellation of this era in this condition whose aesthetics appeal to me.
Hope that makes sense.
Bob
 
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I am curious about how well everyone's 2852 is keep time? Mine is running around 20 seconds a day slow. I have recently serviced and my watch guy (who I think is pretty good, at least I like listening to his Ukrainian accent) can't seem to get it any closer. Should I just say to my self, "hell it's older than I am, and all my joints hurt all the time... 20 seconds is fine"?
 
TexOmega
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I am curious about how well everyone's 2852 is keep time? Mine is running around 20 seconds a day slow. I have recently serviced and my watch guy (who I think is pretty good, at least I like listening to his Ukrainian accent) can't seem to get it any closer. Should I just say to my self, "hell it's older than I am, and all my joints hurt all the time... 20 seconds is fine"?


I ask my WM to do his voodoo and get the best accuracy at dead center of micro-regulator then if he must tweak it, use it. Standing order: I don’t want a pegged micro-regulator. They’re trained to achieve superb results on watches, especially chronometers. Sometimes costs an extra part or two and a bit more labor costs.

Now, some are more talented than others, as in all fields.

Or you can carry an iPhone 😁
 
Edward53
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I am curious about how well everyone's 2852 is keep time? Mine is running around 20 seconds a day slow. I have recently serviced and my watch guy (who I think is pretty good, at least I like listening to his Ukrainian accent) can't seem to get it any closer. Should I just say to my self, "hell it's older than I am, and all my joints hurt all the time... 20 seconds is fine"?

Mine's under 5 seconds. My watchmaker spent a couple of days wearing it to get the timing right.
 
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Mine's is also under 5. Typically 1-2 seconds / day. It's quite amazing considering it's from the 50s
 
JohnSteed
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A classic and one of my earliest vintage omega purchases. 18k rose gold.

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Pic of Perfection ... Love the dial symmetry
 
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And now I’ve found it 😀
Not perfect, but I like it.. a lot..
I'd say perfect! OK, the second hand looks like a replacement, but the rest...just wow.
Where did you find it?
 
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Thanks 😀 but I think the seconds hand is original. You often see this long version which reaches slightly over the pie-pan edges.
Was found here on OF a few days ago: https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-constellation-2852-11sc-pie-pan-dial.96620/

Congrats on a good find! I just found one like yours wih a broken seconds hand so I have searched a bit. The new original replacement second hands from Omega are riveted, the old ones are not. Do not let that distract you from enjoying your beautiful watch!
 
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Do not let that distract you from enjoying your beautiful watch!

I won't 😀
Thanks for the info 😉
 
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Very pretty. Do you know the reference number?
2852 13SC

Recently had it serviced so it's running perfectly, not that it gets much wrist time. I wear it for dressier occasions, like tux-wearing events.
 
noelekal
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rjohnson56, that one looks great with that style band. Love the vintage look of those rolled edges.
 
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