Truly amazed at all the differences with same/simlar models. This is why one has to have a lot of knowledge when buying or purchase from a trusted dealers AKA the OE.... Sao, thanks again for your time putting this valued video together....
I know, right? One reference can come with many different dial types. That's why it is important to learn and understand what you are about to buy before you pull that trigger. Thank you for your support as always!
I recently acquired a very rare variant of the 14381-1-SC. In addition to the "Officially Certified" dial text, it has rhodium plated solid white gold hour markers and a special factory order luminous package that has radium lume dots on the 1,2,4,5,7,8,10 and 11 markers. The hands are lumed as well. This model also contains one of the 20,000 caliber 551 movements in the 17,000,000 serial range that achieved “especially good results” in COSC lab testing. Rounding out this variant was a special low profile crystal and a decagonal crown. I've only seen a few examples of this version in several decades of collecting vintage Omegas.
Very nice! I know which dial variation you are referring to and some collectors think they are not original, when they clearly are original but just rare. I own two different one, a 14381 like your and a 2852 (older version). There are a handful of redial too, but usually redial will have larger luminous dots and the dial refinisher usually apply luminous dots to the 12, 3, 6 and 9 as well. Take good care of your piece, they are not common to come by. Both of mine are in full steel cases.
@@TimelessHistoryChannel Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, the hour hand on mine was replaced at some time before I acquired it. As you know, this particular version has an hour hand that has a larger lume area than the Dauphine style hands that you normally see on this reference. My example has the "standard" Dauphine hand with a smaller area for lume. Any idea whether Omega still makes the original style hand that came with this version? I expect that the answer is probably not. I hope to be able to eventually find a 14381 parts watch from which to get the correct hour hand, but these are so rare that I doubt that I'll be able to find one.
Unfortunately, the only way to obtain a new set of correct hands is to take them off another watch with poorly aged dial (maybe cheap to buy) or if you're lucky you might find a watch collector with a spare set to sell.
@@TimelessHistoryChannel Thank you very much, I'll take a look. The other interesting fact about the word Constellation is that on the early 1952/53 dials the letter t was crossed by joining the 2 t's
@@TheClockwise770 You're welcome. It's easier to say whether the dial is original or refinished if I can see it. There are also a handful of different dial prints, so do not always follow the "MOY" rule as well. Here is a video on a pristine 1st generation Connie: th-cam.com/video/I9i32x9iNfM/w-d-xo.html You'll enjoy this one!
I've not yet decided. But expect it to hit the site in early December. Website link in the description section. Head over to the site and subscribe so you will be notified whenever there is a site update.
One can write ✍️ a book on buying guide after seeing your videos. Hats off to your work friend. Keep it up. Thanks a lot for educating us.
Thank you, my friend. Sharing crucial knowledge will help the next generation of collectors.
Again, thank you for sharing this incredibly valuable information.
You're welcome! Hope you found it helpful.
Truly amazed at all the differences with same/simlar models. This is why one has to have a lot of knowledge when buying or purchase from a trusted dealers AKA the OE....
Sao, thanks again for your time putting this valued video together....
I know, right? One reference can come with many different dial types. That's why it is important to learn and understand what you are about to buy before you pull that trigger.
Thank you for your support as always!
Orologi che sono arrivati ai giorni nostri in condizioni straordinarie.Grazie per questo vero e proprio documentario. 👍
Spot on info, one of my solid gold Connie's has Officially Certified, the other does not. Both 17 million serial numbers 1959/60
your knowledge is outstanding 👏, thank you for sharing.
You’re very welcome. :)
Thank you for the beauty!
You're very welcome. This is definitely a great piece to invest in. 😛
good info. that 2852 is a beautiful watch
Very good and useful info! Thanks as always for your work
You're welcome. A day or two to create a 10 mins video is well worth the time as long as my viewers find the info useful.
Very informative 🙏👍
Glad to hear that and thank you for your support!
the OMEGA science channel
Thinking about this comment makes me laugh. Thank you! Maybe I should change the name of this channel to Omega Science Channel. haha
Wow this watch is very good condition😍😍
Thank you! The way I like my watches to be. :-)
@@TimelessHistoryChannel good morning😍😍
I recently acquired a very rare variant of the 14381-1-SC. In addition to the "Officially Certified" dial text, it has rhodium plated solid white gold hour markers and a special factory order luminous package that has radium lume dots on the 1,2,4,5,7,8,10 and 11 markers. The hands are lumed as well. This model also contains one of the 20,000 caliber 551 movements in the 17,000,000 serial range that achieved “especially good results” in COSC lab testing. Rounding out this variant was a special low profile crystal and a decagonal crown. I've only seen a few examples of this version in several decades of collecting vintage Omegas.
Very nice!
I know which dial variation you are referring to and some collectors think they are not original, when they clearly are original but just rare.
I own two different one, a 14381 like your and a 2852 (older version).
There are a handful of redial too, but usually redial will have larger luminous dots and the dial refinisher usually apply luminous dots to the 12, 3, 6 and 9 as well.
Take good care of your piece, they are not common to come by. Both of mine are in full steel cases.
@@TimelessHistoryChannel Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, the hour hand on mine was replaced at some time before I acquired it. As you know, this particular version has an hour hand that has a larger lume area than the Dauphine style hands that you normally see on this reference. My example has the "standard" Dauphine hand with a smaller area for lume. Any idea whether Omega still makes the original style hand that came with this version? I expect that the answer is probably not. I hope to be able to eventually find a 14381 parts watch from which to get the correct hour hand, but these are so rare that I doubt that I'll be able to find one.
Unfortunately, the only way to obtain a new set of correct hands is to take them off another watch with poorly aged dial (maybe cheap to buy) or if you're lucky you might find a watch collector with a spare set to sell.
Great vid. thank you bud
You're more than welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.
Teach us oh great Master....
did 14381 "officially certified" also came in crosshair dial, gold bar indices, and stainless case combination?
Yes, there are many Constellation dials with gold indexes in a full steel case.
I have a 1956 Omega constellation gold case and the script is exactly the same as the later model you're showing here.
It doesn't have a pie pan dial.
This video will go through all the previous reference before this one: th-cam.com/video/p48y3Y6fktM/w-d-xo.html
@@TimelessHistoryChannel Thank you very much, I'll take a look. The other interesting fact about the word Constellation is that on the early 1952/53 dials the letter t was crossed by joining the 2 t's
@@TheClockwise770 You're welcome. It's easier to say whether the dial is original or refinished if I can see it. There are also a handful of different dial prints, so do not always follow the "MOY" rule as well.
Here is a video on a pristine 1st generation Connie: th-cam.com/video/I9i32x9iNfM/w-d-xo.html
You'll enjoy this one!
I'm looking for a 1960gold omega constellation mens watch ❤
www.omegaenthusiastltd.com, you’ll find a few on this website.
@@TimelessHistoryChannel Thanks. I've been looking one for a while
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Any one got any information on ref# 2981 cal 491 dial looks jus like a constellation
How do I contact you?
www.omegaenthusiastltd.com
Feel free to visit my website and email me questions related to the products on the site.
How much is this watch?
I've not yet decided. But expect it to hit the site in early December. Website link in the description section. Head over to the site and subscribe so you will be notified whenever there is a site update.