THE ESSENTIALS

MAKE: OMEGA
MODEL: 2652-5
YEAR: 1952
BOX/PAPERS: NO/NO
CASE DIAMETER: 34mm
CASE MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
BRACELET MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
MOVEMENT: AUTOMATIC

The Omega Constellation range was, in essence, Omega's answer to the Datejust. Originally released in 1948, it was offered as a limited production watch - the Centenary Chronometer, as it was then called. It proved so popular that Omega decided to keep making it. Omega created a collection of automatic chronometer watches in 1952 that would become the Constellation as we know it today.

The watch we have here, ref. 2652-5, dates back to 1952 and houses the first Chronometer rated movement in the Constellation range, the cal 354. It has the infamous 'bumper' movement where the rotor bounces back and forth between two springs to re charge the movement. 

The watch is in incredible condition, with a spotless dial, the gold markers have some oxidisation on the surface, exactly what you would expect after 70 or so years. The dauphine hands still have their radium lume inlay.  The case is still in superb shap with minimal signs of polishing. The 1036/12 bead of rice bracelet is still present and can accommodate a 19cm wrist.

The movement has come to us in great health and is running at +5 s/d, 245 amps with a beat error of 0.1. 

These are a fantastic alternative to an earlier Datejust and are perfect for casual or formal dress.