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  1. cristos71 Jul 10, 2013

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    So I bought this French cased Chronometre in pink gold, the only problem is the replacement seconds hand. I've been trying to find a needle hand in pink gold or preferably a blued steel one.

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    My watchmaker has told me to try to find one based on the case number, the problem is the French cased ones don't have a reference number inside the case back like the Swiss cased ones.

    My hunch is that these cases were modelled on and pretty identical to Seamaster screw back cases of the same period, housing bumper movements. The case references that I've been looking at are 2577 in steel and 2520 which is in gold.

    Googling hasn't turned up much at all, does anybody have any suggestions of where I can find an elusive seconds hand?
     
  2. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Jul 10, 2013

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    Measure the seconds hand length you need and find that hand for a 352/354 movement in the correct length in blue (or even one slightly longer and have it trimmed) at ofrei.com or cousins in the UK. Call them if need be.
     
  3. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Jul 10, 2013

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    This is available at julesborel.com - at 10mm I believe it is the correct length, color (blue) and it is a fit for the movement (352/354). HAN/500 is the same hand, same length and in rose gold but is listed as unavailable at julesborel.com

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    HAND, BLUE SWEEP SECOND 10.MM
     
  4. cristos71 Jul 10, 2013

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    Thanks for the tips!

    I'll get it measured precisely next time I see my Watchmaker and take it from there.

    Chris
     
  5. chiko7734 Jul 10, 2013

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    Beautiful watch! I bet the blue seconds hand would look great.
     
  6. rshroff Jan 4, 2017

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    Dear Respectable Members

    I am looking for a gold or blue steel sweep seconds hand for my Constellation 352, case ref 2648.

    Would be most grateful for any help sourcing one.

    Many thanks

    Ronnie
     
  7. Jwit Not a doctor, but plays one on ΩF Jan 4, 2017

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    [zombie] thread from the dead [/zombie]
     
  8. omegastar Jan 5, 2017

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    Never saw that thread. I'll have a look and keep you informed.
    Best.
    Mounir.
     
  9. rshroff Jan 5, 2017

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    Dear Mounir, wonderful, thank you!

    Best
    Ronnie
     
  10. dialstatic Jan 5, 2017

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    It's going to be a second hand second hand though.
     
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  11. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jan 5, 2017

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    FIFY
     
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  12. rshroff Jan 5, 2017

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    No worries a second hand second hand would be absolutley fine!
     
  13. cristos71 Jan 6, 2017

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    Holy Thread Resurrection :eek: Blued seconds hand was sourced back in 2013, actually from one of my other watches, thanks anyway guys!

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