ghoti
9
How early is this early Omega Constellation?
Hi there,
I recently saw an Omega Constellation reference 2648 calibre 352 in a solid 18k gold case with a very low movement serial number (12280xxx) and case number (11000xxx).
Both these numbers are the lowest I have seen on a Connie, and I say this after conducting quite a bit of online research, scouring numerous forums and looking at dozens and dozens of photos of 352 movements.
Has anyone here come across a Connie with a lower movement and/or case serial number? If so, I'd appreciate hearing from you...
Thanks in advance!
ghoti
PS Below are a few images of the watch.
Dial
Dial (different lighting)
Caseback
Movement
Movement
Inner caseback
Strap
Buckle
More posts:
How early is this early Omega Constellation?
Hi there, I recently saw an Omega Constellation reference 2648 calibre 352 in a solid 18k gold case with a very low movement serial number (12280xxx) and case number (11000xxx). Both these numbers are the lowest I have seen on a Connie, and I say this aft...
The one cal 352 in my files . . .
. . . which, incidentally, doesn't belong to me, has a movement number of 12,334, xxx. You're on the trail of an early production piece; here's hoping it ends up in your collection! Cordially, Art
There's no doubt it's very early, the question is how "very"...
Thanks for sharing your info with me, Art. In the few weeks since I first saw the watch and started my research I've probably come across 50+ early-1950s Connie serial numbers, whether via enthusiasts such as yourself sharing with me or images of watches ...
The 1/5 second hash marks . . .
. . . and serrated crown are also atypical attributes of this example. Please, cut to the chase and order the extract - utterly fascinating, this. (Assuming it's yours, of course!) Art
'Scientific' chapter ring and serrated crown on early Connies
Once again I must defer to Desmond's extensive knowledge when responding. According to what Desmond wrote to me, the 'scientific' chapter ring was in fact a feature in some early Connies from the 1952 production slate. In fact the first Connie dial -- acc...
Since the Centenary models were fitted . . .
. . . with serrated crowns, there's at least an even chance the original owner is correct. Art
You're probably right but...
...I'm illiterate when it comes to Connie crowns so I bow before your experience. All I know about Connie crowns I learnt from Desmond, either directly or from the illuminating article he wrote on the subject. Definitely recommended, it can be found on hi...
Similar watch: 2 different crowns...
The "Old Man" got this Connie with the same or at least similar crown. After some deliberation here a very generous member sent what Mickey believes to be the correct crown. The plot thickens ;-) ...
Tell Mickey that Desmond probably agrees with him
Lovely, MikiJ. Thanks! Your watch is indeed very similar to mine. May I ask what are the first five digits of your watch's movement serial number and case serial number? Thanks again, ghoti
