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  1. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Jan 27, 2015

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    Honestly not my cup of tea as I prefer the early constellations (cal. 352 to 505) but have kept 2 in the collection - one is an 18k YG day date and this stainless steel date model. It is in pretty good shape and appears to have been used sparingly. Never opened before I did and as you might expect the movement inside is pristine. Thought the c-shape connie fans out there might want to see a couple of photos.

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  2. ulackfocus Jan 27, 2015

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    I had to look to see if this was in the Sales Forum or not.

    It isn't. :(

    NFW Mike. ::love::
     
  3. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Jan 27, 2015

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    I prefer the earlier ones too but can see why you kept this one...great example! :)
     
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  4. JohnSteed Jan 27, 2015

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  5. cristos71 Jan 27, 2015

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    I struggle with these too, but I certainly think I'd make an exception for that one. Very nice! :)
     
  6. M'Bob Jan 27, 2015

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    A beauty but then I think these get a bit of a bad rap and have their own unique charm.
     
  7. Noisy Nova Jan 27, 2015

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    I like it. A lot.
     
  8. TNTwatch Jan 27, 2015

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    What's the bad rap about?
     
  9. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Jan 27, 2015

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    That dial is just gorgeous! I'd love to see something like that in a different case style. Saw a 2990-1 with what the seller called a silver dial, but I'm not sure if it's actually silver or just dirty. Where are the patina lovers?


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    Anyway, that dial is just stunning MSNwatch!
     
  10. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Jan 27, 2015

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    I have no affinity for C-cases, but that dial is pretty sweet. :)
     
  11. M'Bob Jan 27, 2015

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    I've read repeated posts over the years by collectors expressing their general lack of enthusiasm for this particular model. I guess it's an issue of aesthetics.
     
  12. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Jan 27, 2015

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    I love patina, but this one looks cleaned.
     
  13. Gavin It's the quiet ones you have to 'watch' out for. Jan 27, 2015

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    Ooo. Purple goo.
     
  14. base615 Jan 27, 2015

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    They're my favourite type of Constellation. Here's mine, less jazzy dial but otherwise pretty similar. Probably not a popular opinion but I actually prefer it to my Pie Pan.

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  15. jonatutu May 13, 2015

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    Would love to own a nice dog legged pie pan someday. But c shape constellation is still my favourite!!
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  16. LawBrk Sep 10, 2015

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    Great looking pieces, I especially like the bezels when they finish it so it appears that it radiates out. Found the thread looking for something new to put my C-shape on, some good examples here. Buying new straps helps me delay from searching for new watches to buy!
     
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  17. Hijak Sep 10, 2015

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    Wow, thats in very nice condition @LawBrk !:thumbsup:
    I am a fan of C-case watches in general and have several, heres my Connie...
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    Am wearing it right now as I just got it back from a service.:)
     
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  18. LawBrk Sep 10, 2015

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    And thats exactly what I was mentioning, that subtle touch on the bezel. Great looking C @Hijak , the outer case chamfer is pristine, total mirror.
     
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  19. Hijak Sep 10, 2015

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    I agree about the bezel detail and thanks LB!:thumbsup:
     
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