I’m looking for a decent dial for a caliber 355 reference 2757 Omega Seamaster Calendar. I prefer silver furniture but no preference on color. Does not need to be perfect, just more presentable.
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Decisions, decisions
So, I got this 505 constellation movement, original dial, and hands basically thrown in on a deal. It came with a loose 2852 caseback, and an incorrect mid case that the back doesn’t fit. The caseback is nice with a good medallion.
Continue readingThe movement seems intact and will run after a good COA, but I’m wrestling with what I want to do with it. Ideally I could find a steel 2852 mid case, but I’m not sure that’s an easy ask. I wouldn’t mind paying nicely for one since it’s basically all the $$ I…
Help with constellation reference
Good afternoon, I picked up a couple constellations this morning. Both need service and have mottled dials from moisture, but one needs a caseback and I’m not familiar with the reference. I know you all can help.
Continue readingSerial is 15M range on a 505 movement which puts it around 1956 but it’s in a straight lug case. It may be an incorrect upper case as we also found a loose 2852 caseback.
What do you think? I’d like to get it correct. Thanks!
Valjoux 69 ?
The 10.5 ligne valjoux 69 is an interesting movement to me and seems a mostly undocumented history. The caliber powered what are known widely as ‘petite’ or ‘baby’ chronographs, and I believe it was the smallest chronograph produced. I’ve owned one before (Gallet Officer), and I have just traded a friend for another (Minerva).
Continue readingLess than 4k are said to have been produced and these seem to have been spread widely across manufacturers including the aforementioned Gallet and Minerva, along…
