Omega Constellation - 2887 - Military Provenance.

 A highly regarded and long-term collector of vintage Omega watches wrote:
     "It's a rare occasion indeed to discover an Omega Constellation model that is not listed in the Omega database, but such is the case with very uncommon reference 2887. In more than two decades of collecting, I have not chanced upon this particular model." -Desmond
      What makes this particular example even more special is that it comes with a very interesting provenance. The back of the caseback has an inscription that reads "U.S Navy - Robert C. Ladwig." The inscription is complete with Robert's military issued identification number. Presumably this watch was privately purchased by Mr. Ladwig himself as Omega Constellations were not known to be issued by the U.S military. One could speculate that perhaps Mr. Ladwig was an officer of some sort given the watch in question and the status that Constellations commanded back in the early 1950's.

ABOUT THIS WATCH

MANUFACTURER: Omega

MODEL: Constellation

REFERENCE: 2887

SERIAL: 14.5-15.5

YEAR: 1954-1956

DIAL: The white dial is in good condition. It features a crosshair which is a desirable collector configuration. The dial presents with some spotting between the 9 and 10 hour marker and around the applied omega logo. 

CASE: The previously polished 35mm gold capped over steel case is in good condition. The gold capping can still be appreciated on the back of the steel lugs which is what you want to see. The gold medallion is present and accounted for and all 8 stairs are visible but most are faint. The crown is a replacement and the crystal is unsigned. The screw down caseback features an engraving " U.S Navy Robert C. Ladwig. 

MOVEMENT:  Omega automatic self winding caliber 501. The service history is unknown. 24 jewels, 19800 frequency, 46h power reserve. The watch sets, winds and runs. It was timed over 24hrs and compared to atomic EST. The 24hrs included periods of wear and non-wear. Over those 24hrs the watch lost 4 seconds.

BRACELET:  Comes on the pictured genuine leather strap.

ACCESSORIES: No.

BOX/PAPERS: No. 

BANK WIRE PRICE: $1,599 shipped.