[crisomo]

I love this vintage Omega Constellation, but I can't afford one right now. Are there similar vintage or modern alternatives to this? I'm looking for similar dials.

Thanks

 

[James A]

Search vintage Orient pie pan dials - they are priced for a tight budget.

Regards,

 

[Stitchripper]

Some vintage Technos Sky Lights might be worth a look, they were essentially pie pan Constellation homages in their day.

As far as I can tell, all these Sky Lights are actually sort of a faux-pie-pan. That is, they use flat dials with angled indices and different finishes to give a 3D optical illusion.

Might still be worth a look, they pop up on ebay and chrono24 occasionally, for a lot less than a Connie. Especially nice if you get one with the fitted end mesh bracelet.

[ Photo credits: Technos Sky Light - Chronopedia ]

 

[demonfinder]

@
crisomo

Roamer did a few pie pan dials in the 1960`s which can be found for resonable prices .
They aren`t particulary common though.
I only have the one but the plus points are : Usually in-house movements and stainless steel cases.
Movement spares or donors usually fairly easy to source.
Affordable to buy and mosst watchmakers should be able to service them without any real problems

This one has an MST 430 calibre.

Good luck with your search

 

[crisomo]

Some vintage Technos Sky Lights might be worth a look, they were essentially pie pan Constellation homages in their day.

As far as I can tell, all these Sky Lights are actually sort of a faux-pie-pan. That is, they use flat dials with angled indices and different finishes to give a 3D optical illusion.

Might still be worth a look, they pop up on ebay and chrono24 occasionally, for a lot less than a Connie. Especially nice if you get one with the fitted end mesh bracelet.

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[ Photo credits: Technos Sky Light - Chronopedia ]

This one seems like a great alternative.