I do not recall seeing an 18k white gold Constellation of this era prior to this one.
I’m sure I can recall one or two other white gold lyre lug Constellations over the years.
I also think they sold in the high teens (plus one on Hodinkee that was mid 30k!!)
I am very bitter and sad, such a combined effort by OF members, negotiated the price - yet your friend grabbed it 🙁
All that aside, congrats - and if he decides to let it go, please let us know, I won the buckle for a friend and he really wanted to keep them as a set
👍 yep, this means white gold
The one sold at mid 30k on Hodinkee is baguette diamond or melee diamonds like this one? I believe baguette diamond worth much more.
The one sold at mid 30k on Hodinkee is baguette diamond or melee diamonds like this one? I believe baguette diamond worth much more.
The one sold at mid 30k on Hodinkee is baguette diamond or melee diamonds like this one? I believe baguette diamond worth much more.
I would politely suggest that a white gold Constellation would have a hugely wider desirability factor amongst collectors if the dial had no diamonds at all.
However, that doesn't mean that would translate into a higher 'bid', as those buyers who like a bit of bling might have deeper pockets....
BTW, have we seen this kind of dial anomaly before? - and by that I mean crossed Ts on a 2852 (as opposed to the diamonds)
I know they show up on jumbos of around the same era - so, a special/special dial?
This is a rare find, but I’m not sure about the diamond hour markers, which are likely to be custom-made.
It would be very helpful to the forum if it is possible to see a picture of the backside of the dial, also the movement number. 😁
This is a rare find, but I’m not sure about the diamond hour markers, which are likely to be custom-made.
It would be very helpful to the forum if it is possible to see a picture of the backside of the dial, also the movement number. 😁
