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  1. cristos71 Aug 29, 2018

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    I can't say much based on that picture except that it looks like a 1950's Constellation. Is it a snap or screw back? The dial has been redone and it has the applied "Omega" which would make me more likely to suspect a gold capped ref 2852 from around 1957/58
     
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  2. Boony Aug 29, 2018

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    Thanks. By ‘redone’ what has been updated?
     
  3. TexOmega Aug 29, 2018

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    Repainted dial and added lume dots.
     
  4. Boony Aug 29, 2018

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    Oh that’s a shame.
    Is it obvious because of condition or something isn’t as it would have been? Trying to learn as much as possible so I become more knowledgeable on spotting this sort of thing
     
  5. Boony Aug 29, 2018

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    I mean is it one part that’s repainted or the whole dial? Is it colour that gives it away or font or something else?
     
  6. TexOmega Aug 29, 2018

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    fonts are not correct, spacing not correct and location of SWISS MADE is not correct, at the very least
     
  7. TexOmega Aug 29, 2018

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    yes the whole thing repainted


    dots added because hands should have inserts of lume if there is lume on dial from factory
     
  8. Boony Aug 29, 2018

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    Blimey. Omega are terrible. Was grandads and been serviced 10 years again and prior to that about 30 years. Wonder which occasion they did the redial.
     
  9. TexOmega Aug 29, 2018

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    routine back then as part of service, and not a bad redial as redials go
     
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  10. TexOmega Aug 29, 2018

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    Cropped and made black and white.JPG

    Original dials have serifs out the wazoo....and see the flat top "A"'s?
     
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  11. Boony Aug 29, 2018

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    Thanks... appreciate the education. So is this why there are no cross hairs too
     
  12. kaisiang098 Aug 30, 2018

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    Not all of them have cross hair dials so don't get all paranoid when you dont see cross hairs on a dial. Take your time and do plenty of research if you intend to collect vintage pieces. Like for most things, Knowledge is power;)
     
  13. TexOmega Aug 30, 2018

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    Glad to give back, MANY ahead of me plowed the hard dirt.
     
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  14. Schoffenhausen Aug 31, 2018

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    Hi to all,

    Since i've never showed mine in this thread, here it is:

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  15. isaacg Sep 4, 2018

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    Picked up this 2852 a few months ago from a forum member. It was my first vintage watch purchase, and it took me a little over two years of saving up funds and about a year of hunting to find it. Happy to finally be able to post on this thread. IMG_4654.jpg
     
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  16. Mossback Sep 4, 2018

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    Nice one Isaac. In my humble opinion well worth waiting for!:)
     
  17. BenBagbag Sep 4, 2018

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    I love this thread.

    Here is a new one for me. When I first got into vintage and I noticed Constellations, I loved the funk of the C-Case Connie, especially with a knurled/coin-edge bezel. Well, I was able to bag a 168.027 dating to 1968. The bracelet most commonly seen with these is the "Brick Bracelet," however mine came with the 1093/515 combo, which I had never seen before (but isn't too uncommon). It actually was a surprise as I thought maybe it was an aftermarket band before being able to look it up. It is also a stretch bracelet, which is kinda cool. The 564 with a pull-out quickset date feature is really helpful given this one isn't likely to be worn daily.

    The second hand has been replaced so that's a drawback, but it's not too much of an eyesore at the moment. Any suggestions on how to locate a correct hand?

    Anyhow, time for pictures.

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    side other.jpg side crown.jpg Bracelet.jpg Wristshot.jpg

    I also feel like these aren't worth touching if they have been polished. Here is a macro to demonstrate: :)

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    :)
     
  18. kaisiang098 Sep 4, 2018

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    Here’s a couple of me rose gold fellas
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  19. Pahawi Sep 5, 2018

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    YG, capped. Ref. 2852-13 SE. Cal. 505:

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  20. nickgr Doesn't like baklava!!! Sep 5, 2018

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    Here is the latest and peharps the best Constellation I have found, a ref 168.004 with pie pan dial signed by Turler. I don't think it has ever been polished. I found it in my local flea market(of all places) by sheer luck and when I saw it, I knew immediately that I should have it:
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    Except for a scratch from a previous bad attempt to open the watch, the caseback is in very good condition and the medallion seems unworn:
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    And a side view showing the original crown
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    It had also a genuine vintage Omega buckle, which unfortunately didn't fit in the new black strap I bought yesterday
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