yes,

Aug 15, 2014,20:32 PM
 

the patina indicates sun damage o the top lacquer layer.  Very nice and even.

You could have the lacquer removed (I have seen this system work well on guilloche dials) however you then need someone who knows what they're doing to coat it with a gossamer thin layer of new non-cellulose lacquer.

I would leave it myself.


regards


Desmond


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Vintage Constellation from 1952....

 
 By: CL : August 12th, 2014-20:03
It's such a lovely piece and the dial brings a great smile to my face. Vintage piece always stir my heart in a very magical way *CL...  

thanks :-)

 
 By: CL : August 13th, 2014-07:50
I'm getting older, so now I really appreciate such patina...haha *CL

You will definitely be.....

 
 By: CL : August 13th, 2014-15:59
I will have to try harder. Grace and elegance simply not in my natural gene. Still, I will strive for it :-)

Beautiful! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 13th, 2014-03:53
Very nice early Connie! :) Thank you for sharing. Best Blomman

oh..this is called Connie?

 
 By: CL : August 13th, 2014-07:51
Super, thanks for the information :) :-)

Any Vintage expert here can tell me...

 
 By: CL : August 14th, 2014-12:35
if this watch looks original to you? The caliber is 354 and the reference number indicate that is it from 1952. It passes the MOY test. The color of the dial, I love it but does it come like this originally or you think it's from the discoloration? The ha... 

The color of the dial is definitely due to patina...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 15th, 2014-07:14
Your watch (if I have understand this correct, I am no Omega expert) is one from the very first/early years. The Constellation was introduced in 1952. Have seen others with Cal 354. I might even have the movement specification somewhere... Will check if I... 

Thanks Biomman :-)

 
 By: CL : August 15th, 2014-08:10
The case state that this is a reference 2652. Movement number did indicate that it is from year 1952. Just curious if they did use such honey comb dial when they first came out and if the dial colored originally or the color is from the patina. Thanks :-)... 

ooops...you already answer

 
 By: CL : August 15th, 2014-08:11
my question regarding the patina :-)

yes,

 
 By: mondodec : August 15th, 2014-20:32
the patina indicates sun damage o the top lacquer layer. Very nice and even. You could have the lacquer removed (I have seen this system work well on guilloche dials) however you then need someone who knows what they're doing to coat it with a gossamer th... 

Goodness gracious! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 16th, 2014-01:11
. . . that's a lovely early Connie you've latched onto, CL. Please, don't touch it - changes can only make it less desirable. Service the movement if necessary, but the externals shouldn't be effected in any way. Cordially, Art

Yes Sir .....

 
 By: CL : August 23rd, 2014-16:22
I will not dare to touch anything other than servicing the movement . It is afterall a vintage :-) Thanks :-) :-) *CL

I can see where it would.

 
 By: cicindela : August 18th, 2014-17:21
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Yours is gorgeous!!!!

 
 By: CL : August 23rd, 2014-16:23
is yours 1952 too?