Reference 2852 SC | Calibre 505 | Late 1950s | Two-Tone Gold & Steel

A genuinely special example of the legendary Omega Constellation “Pie Pan” Honeycomb Dial, this late-1950s reference 2852 SC features one of the most desirable dial configurations ever fitted to the model – the rare waffle / honeycomb two-tone pie-pan dial, paired with applied gold arrowhead hour markers and original dauphine hands.

This is the no-date configuration, keeping the dial perfectly balanced and true to the earliest Constellation design language. The watch is powered by Omega’s chronometer-rated automatic Calibre 505, one of the most respected movements of the era.

Why This Watch Matters (Investment Angle)

Vintage Constellations are already firmly established as collectible, but early no-date pie-pan models with rare textured dials are now moving into serious collector territory. This specific configuration – honeycomb dial + gold bezel + solid gold Observatory medallion – sits well above standard Constellation examples.

You’re buying:

• A model from Omega’s true golden era

• A scarce dial variant that almost never comes up in this condition

• A reference that collectors actively hunt

• A watch that is still undervalued relative to vintage Rolex Datejusts of the same era

In plain English: this is the type of Omega that quietly appreciates while everyone else chases hype.

Key Details

• Model: Omega Constellation

• Reference: 2852 SC

• Year: Late 1950s

• Case: Stainless steel with gold bezel

• Caseback: Original solid gold Geneva Observatory medallion

• Dial: Rare two-tone waffle / honeycomb pie-pan dial

• Movement: Omega Calibre 505 Automatic, chronometer-rated

• Size: 34mm (classic vintage proportions, wears larger due to lug shape)

• Lug Width: 18mm

• Crystal: Acrylic

• Strap: New tan brown leather strap fitted

• Box: Original vintage Omega box

• Papers: None 

Condition

A beautifully honest example. The case retains strong lines, the medallion is crisp and well-defined, and the dial shows the sort of natural ageing collectors actually want to see. This is not a polished-to-death example – it still looks like a proper 1950s chronometer should.

Why Buy from Fine Watch Club?

✔ Fully authenticated vintage specialist dealer
✔ Transparent condition descriptions
✔ Carefully selected collector-grade stock only
✔ UK-based with fully insured shipping
✔ Watches chosen for long-term desirability, not trends

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Price

£4,500 GBP

This is strong value for such a rare dial configuration in this condition, especially with original box and correct period-spec components. You will not see many like this come up, and when they do, they tend to disappear quietly into private collections.

Interesting Collector Notes

• The “waffle” honeycomb dial was produced in far smaller numbers than standard pie-pan dials

• The reference 2852 is part of the earliest Constellation generation, predating the more common 1960s examples

• The solid gold Observatory medallion on a steel case is a hallmark of premium Constellations from this period

• The no-date layout is increasingly preferred by collectors for its symmetry and originality