SOLD 1956 Omega Constellation 2852 with 501 cal

Just picked this watch up from the daughter of the original owner (who recently passed). Pretty cool backstory.

The original owner was wearing this watch at a nearby Mexican restaurant when JFK was assassinated. He heard the gun shots from his table. This was his prized possession.

This Connie really fits well on the wrist. Nice size. Overall good feel. But it's NOT flawless, and I've priced it accordingly. Check out the pics and see what you think. PLEASE contact me with any questions.

I need to clear some funds for an upcoming purchase otherwise I'd hang on to it. It really has nice wrist presence and a cool history.

Dial: original cross hair dial with gold shark tooth markers / dagger figures. There are some imperfections on this dial. Please look at the photos for better description.

Movement: 501 automatic. 19 jewel. runs great. unknown service history.

Case: gold capped in good shape. Engraved caseback. "Constellation" and "waterproof" are visible. sharp medallion.

Crown: authentic / original omega signed. gold cap with wear around the omega logo

Hands: Omega original.

Crystal: omega signed. minor scratches to the surface. internal "cracks" near the 6 marker (where the crystal meets the case).

Serial number: 1485****. movement dating to 1954.

Reference number: 2852-3sc

Size: 35 mm excluding crown. 18mm lug to lug.

This watch comes with a gold (plated?) mesh bracelet.

Price: net $800 USD. CONUS shipping included. Other locations TBD. Paypal (you pay fees). Venmo, Zelle (no fees) or transferwise.

Returns only if grossly misrepresented.

OF referrals:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/brianstoops-top-notch-seller.73318/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/smooth-transaction-with-brianstoops.70596/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/nice-smooth-transaction-with-brianstoops.70517/


Send PM with any questions.

Thanks OF!

Brian

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Yov've might have gotten the year wrong, 2852 wasn't introduced until 1956 according to https://www.omegawatches.com/vintage-watches?reference=2852

(Maybe the movement was manufactured in 1954, but the rest of the watch can't have been.)

@Vicke
great catch. Thanks!

-Brian

price drop to $890.

always open to offers.

Thanks!
Brian

I'm now in the "loss" column.

$800? Make an offer and it's probably yours!

Thanks!
Brian

$725 shipped.


Sold for $660. Huge loss. BUT it's staying in the OF family, so all is well.