The Uncommon Omega Constellation Calibre 752


The calibre 752 integrated bracelet Omega Constellation has long been the subject of discussion amongst some Omega Constellation collectors, myself included. Was it a certified chronometer or was it not?  Is it collectible or should this model, produced only for the Far East market in 1978, be ignored?

I think that the calibre 752 model 366.0857 has enough history and uncommonness about it to warrant further evaluation.  In this essay I have sought to clarify what it is and isn’t and provide some pointers in respect to collecting a genuine example of the model.

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7 comments:

  1. It is a very nice watch with a cool bezel. With the bezel or lugs, the watch and bracelet are jointed in a remarkable look. I think it is very helpful for my next post. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. Spencer1:13 am

    Interesting article, I regularly see non chronometer cal 1010/ 1012 and 1020/1022 Constellation variants of their 1011 and 1021 siblings (and all the redialed frankens in between :P) pop up on ebay, though never a 752 version of the 751 Connies. Curious how Omegas sold so well in the Eastern markets during the Swiss crisis too...

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  3. Yes Spencer, seems to be a lot of the cal 10XX non-chronometer, but so very few of the 752.

    Most of the ones Ive seen have been 'fiddled' with, and to get a genuine one is not easy but I think worth it in the long run

    Cheers

    Desmond

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  4. Anonymous2:57 am

    Browsing thru ebay saw item # 270802851994 which purports to be an Omega chronometer with a 752 cal. with 168.045-368.845 case. FRANKEN?
    Bob Z

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  5. FFA ken indeed!

    Cheers D

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    1. Correction: The two markings on case-backs that I have seen together are 166.0252 and 366.0857. Is this normal? If I'm not mistaken the only difference between these two models in that the 166.0252 was chronometer grade while the 366.0857 is the non-chronometer?

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    2. Both 366 and 166 is Omega code for non-chronometer. Thus any model with those numbers will not have. A chronometer grade movement

      Hope that clarifies the issue for you

      Cheers

      Desmond

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