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1968 Connie “C-case” 168.017

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Hello friends,

Just recently purchased this Connie gold cap linen/silky dial at what I believe to be a bargain $665 (you be the judge).

I know this comes on the brick bracelet from factory, but I’d like to see what you guys have put on it as far as some leather straps go. I love blue pebbled calf but am afraid it’s too out there. Anyone care to show theirs?
 
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janice&fred
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nice example ya got there and I believe there is a dedicated thread for the C case jobbies
 
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Welcome and nice watch! Fred's right - this is the thread that will give you some ideas.

I have Teju lizard straps for my C-case And I think they work well. Mine is Stainless Steel, but has a linen dial like yours.

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Here’s mine on the black one:
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I think, for these dressier watches, investing in a good quality leather strap is the best way forward.
 
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wilderbeast wilderbeast
Welcome and nice watch! Fred's right - this is the thread that will give you some ideas.

I have Teju lizard straps for my C-case And I think they work well. Mine is Stainless Steel, but has a linen dial like yours.

9550EC22-CBE3-4008-829B-BD40760A0AA0.jpeg


Here’s mine on the black one:
CECEC5E9-4BDE-4D08-92AC-6F66F8E4299A.jpeg


I think, for these dressier watches, investing in a good quality leather strap is the best way forward.
Thank you for link!!
 
kawuszka007
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Think I’m gonna go with this pairing. Obviously will change the buckle to Gold. But I like how the burgandy plays with the gold
 
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I have two, and both are on alligator straps. I love my C-case Connies!
 
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Jacquot Jacquot
I have two, and both are on alligator straps. I love my C-case Connies!
Post some pics please 😀
 
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They are in storage, best I can do is this, which really does not show the band. We're working to get the house ready for listing and I've moved a lot out already, including most of the watches.
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Jacquot Jacquot
They are in storage, best I can do is this, which really does not show the band. We're working to get the house ready for listing and I've moved a lot out already, including most of the watches.
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Oh nice! GLWS! I am a realtor and market is on fire. Great time to sell.
 
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Omg how is yours so nice and polished? Should
I add that to the list when I get it serviced ?
I was extremely fortunate and stumbled upon a virtually unworn watch.

I would not opt to have it polished. That is my general opinion as I like a watch to show gentle wear, and I especially think that gold capped (or micro plated) watches start to look dull and rounded. I would rather have crisp lines and earnest patina!

As mentioned above, there's another C-case Constellation thread here, and I've shared the above pics and more there:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/the-c-cased-constellation-thread.72308/page-13#post-1467018
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