Vintage Omega Constellation 2852 - Pie pan

ABOUT THIS WATCH: 

MANUFACTURER: Omega

MODEL:  Constellation

REFERENCE:  2852

SERIAL:  156xxxxx

YEAR: 1956

CASE: The previously polished 35mm yellow gold cap over steel case is in good shape. The bevel on the bezel can still be discerned. The lugs are full and retain strong lines. The caseback displays the original circular brushed finishing in the center most portion and the medallion retains its desirable matte backdrop. The case is completed by its original thick decagonal crown. The gold plating on the decagonal crown has worn away in the center most portion. It can be replaced by an original vintage or modern correct style crown for approximately $150. Just inquire!

DIAL: The original silver pie pan dial has patinated to a very light champagne color. The dial presents with very faint and few uneven bubbling that can be discerned on photographs. It sports alternating, gold, applied baton and Arabic style hour markers.  The lume on the dauphine hands has aged to a beautifully vintage and charming creme brulee. 

MOVEMENT:  Omega automatic caliber 505 chronometer certified.  Automatic self winding. 24 jewels, 19800 frequency, 46hr power reserve. Service history is unknown. The watch winds, sets and runs. The watch was placed on a timegrapher which illustrated that the watch gained 5 seconds in a single position with an amplitude of 208. The movement can be serviced prior to purchase for approximately $325 + any necessary parts at which point it would be warranted for 1 year. 

BRACELET:  Comes on a brand new TUNs leather strap complete with quick release spring bars. 

ACCESSORIES: watch only. 

BOX/PAPERS: No.

WARRANTY: None unless serviced prior.

BANK WIRE/ZELLE PRICE: $1,350