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     Mark Finn Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Hi all! I just purchased a small collection of four vintage Omega Constellations. Two of the watches have restored dials, and I was wondering about how "truly" they have been restored. So, I'll just ask general questions, not necessarily related to my watches (and hence no pictures). - What's with the different spelling Chronometer and Chronometre? Was it done for different markets or what? - Is it correct for a Constellation with date to have the text "Calendar" on the dial? I know some Seamasters have this, but I have never before seen a Constellation with "Calender". - I have heard that black dials are so rare that every black dial is automatically suspected to be a re-dial. Is there a way to see if a dial is original? There is a lot of talk about Frankenwatches, but then again Omega (and other brands) made so many different dials over the years, that I wouldn't know which one belongs to which watch (sure, you can tell which model had which calibers, but when it gets more detailed I'm lost). - Any suggestions about good Internet sites with Info, or good reference books? Thanks, Mark | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 898 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Chronmetre and chronometer are found on original dial constellations, Chronometer probably for English speaking markets. I agree with on on black dials, they are rare and many that have back dials have been put togther. A difficult watch to buy in general without taking the dial off. For more info, there are over 1,200 Omega in my online price guide site, though you must pay a subscription: http://www.watch-prices.com It's well worth it for Omega authentification. The other source is a book called: "Omega Designs" by Kruezer |