Where can I get a 2852 stainless steel constellation NOS case

Nwoolly · Mar 6, 2019

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

padders · Mar 6, 2019

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!

Nwoolly · Mar 6, 2019

padders
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

cristos71 · Mar 6, 2019

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.

TexOmega · Mar 6, 2019

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

gatorcpa · Mar 6, 2019

N Nwoolly
Anyone knows where I can get a 2852 stainless steel constellation case?

padders
Try the 1950s, they have a few there

Remember that it would have been very uncommon and expensive to replace a contemporary Constellation watch case in the 1950's. Therefore, there weren't a lot of spare cases made then and there are even less now.

Tool or sport watches like Speedmasters and Seamaster 300's owners seem to have been a bit rougher on cases, and accordingly, Omega made more replacements of these cases.

Hope this helps,
gatorcpa

hoipolloi · Mar 6, 2019

NOS 2852 SS case? Maybe in my dream.

fskywalker · Mar 6, 2019

N Nwoolly
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

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

Panjo · Apr 9, 2019

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

Nwoolly · Apr 10, 2019

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

gatorcpa · Apr 10, 2019

N Nwoolly
Just saw a 14902 ss case advertised as nos in ebay though

Be careful! This reference is frequently faked.

There was a Michigan based watch dealer that routinely sold these fake cases. I think they ran out several years ago, but they still turn up on eBay and other places.
gatorcpa

Nwoolly · Apr 11, 2019

@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