Hi all,

Anyone knows where I can get a 2852 stainless steel constellation case? Been searching in ebay but couldn't find any hence hoping to see if there's anywhere else I can find it.

-Nwoolly

 

Try the 1950s, they have a few there*


*apologies for the facetious joke, I think you will struggle to find one as that is a 70 year old model. Assuming you have one at present which is poor, have you considered a full professional refurb with laser welding? This can often bring a case back from the dead if done well.

Good luck!

 

I'm sure everyone here wishes to time travel back to find something they like . I know its a long shot but just taking a long shot on this by posting here

 

Just to put it into perspective I've been collecting 1950's Constellations for a few years now and only a month or two ago managed to find my first NOS case parts.

I bought an unused steel midsection for a ref 2782 that was listed on Ebay. Other than that I don't remember seeing NOS case parts for the early 4 and 5 digit Connie references. For the later 6 digit Constellation's there are sporadically parts to be found on Ebay.

 

retired watchmakers estate sales, and watch convention swap meets/auctions (join your local NAWCC)

And be dogged in your hunt, happenstance is not your friend.

Good luck

 

NOS 2852 SS case? Maybe in my dream.

 

How bad is yours or trying to build one from parts?

 

2852 constellation case?
Looking more than a year now. Nothing absolutely nothing....

 

Hahahaha no luck yet.. I guess its a dream. Just saw a 14902 ss case advertised as nos in ebay though.

 

@gatorcpa oh my I didn't know about this. Is there any way to verify the authenticity of such cases?

The one I was referring to is this case for 14902

 

Sometimes you have to put the movement in to see how it aligns then you will be able to tell.
But this one looks ok to me.

 

There is another one listing as well for 168.005 (the same dude)