The Omega Constellation has always been synonymous with quality and here is a very rare pie pan dial 18ct gold Omega Constellation Deluxe watch reference 2852.
Made in 1958 and fitted in a solid 18ct gold case that measures34mm across plus the Omega Constellation crown by 44mm from end to end of the lugs. And not only is the case solid gold, but in some of the earlier Omega Constellation watches such as this one, both the pie pan dial and the hands are solid gold as well.
The term "pie pan" dial is one where the edge of the dial is angled down and the Omega pie pan dial has long been the most sought after of all the dials ever produced by Omega.
With the elegant centre sweep seconds, inside is the superb 24 jewelled automatic Omega calibre 505 that has just come back from a full service and overhaul and comes complete with our twelve month warranty.
In immaculate condition and fitted on an Omega band, this vintage Omega Constellation Deluxe is such an incredibly handsome and stylish watch for any watch connoisseur.
Stock# W1173
Maker: Omega
Model: Omega Constellation Deluxe watch reference 2853
Circa: 1958
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Here is a brief edited article taken in part from the Omega Museum’s website:
The progenitor of the Constellation line is without doubt the appropriately named “Centuryâ€. A limited edition self-winding chronometer wristwatch launched in 1948 to celebrate the firm’s 100th anniversary. This watch, not intended for series production, was greeted with such enthusiasm that the decision was taken to create a watch with all the same qualities on an industrial scale. It started with the movements, which were all self-winding chronometers that had received the mention of “Especially good results†during testing.
The line would soon develop into a series of watches which were finished to different degrees. The Constellation Deluxe was available in gold with applied gold indexes on the dial. And finally the Constellation Grand Luxe, which was available in gold and platinum with corresponding dial and the so-called “Brick link†bracelet.
The form of the Constellation remained little changed until 1964 when the so-called “C-case†watches were introduced. The name was a reference to the form of the case, which resembled two interlocked Cs. The change would also be incorporated in the first ladies’ Constellation, launched in 1967.
The 1970s saw the introduction of quartz technology to the wristwatch and this also applied to the Constellation line. Some of the most accurate watches ever produced in series were developed for the Constellation line, including the famous Marine Chronometer which is, to this day, the most accurate autonomous wristwatch and the only watch to be certified as a marine chronometer. However it wasn’t a Constellation Marine chronometer that stunned the watchmaking world with a 0 error rating. It was a calibre 1021 self-winding movement destined for a Constellation that held the distinction of achieving absolute perfection when it received its certificate marked “Especially good resultsâ€, showing a variation of 0.00 after 15 days of testing in five positions and at varying temperatures.
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