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  1. ICONO Oct 28, 2017

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    I was expecting a quiet Saturday, marking Student assignments ...........until my watchmaker called me....

    Was I interested in a 1956 solid 18k 2852 / 2853, Cal. 505 Constellation, with an 18k Gold Milanese DS&S Bracelet, he was selling for a customer ?

    As I had to collect my 145.012 anyway, ( having the original hands / crown re fitted and a DON bezel attched )......I set off

    After a swift 18 mile drive, in thrashing rain, in a two seater, with rear wheel drive......( one discovers the colour of adrenalin ! )

    Although I am now principally focussing on Chronographs.....the upshot was, it was simply too pretty to miss,......and the condition is literally like new .......so I bought it

    Timekeeping is immaculate so far

    However......The bracelet is sadly, too small for to wear....I am a near 8 " wrist,.....and this feels like 6.5" / 7 "

    Not quite sure what I am going to do with it ?

    Pictures in the meantime, whilst I ponder....

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  2. arcadelt Oct 28, 2017

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    Well, I have a 6.5" wrist - just sayin!
     
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  3. arcadelt Oct 28, 2017

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    Beautiful watch by the way.
     
  4. khanmu Oct 28, 2017

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    That is very nice!

    I’d sell the bracelet to recoup some of your outlay; and put it on a nice black alligator strap (which will make it a bit less bling - unless of course you like the bling...)
     
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  5. Vitezi Oct 28, 2017

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    I love the bling!
    ::love::::love::::love::
     
  6. Canuck Oct 28, 2017

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    An innovative goldsmith could solve your bracelet problem in a heartbeat. Nice!
     
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  7. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 28, 2017

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    Well you're stuck with now :D
     
  8. ICONO Oct 28, 2017

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    I think STS have acquired the old DS&S lathes / machinery and are now producing Milanese bracelets......it may be possible to extend the bracelet……
     
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  9. Canuck Oct 28, 2017

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    Piece of cake.
     
  10. Tubber Oct 28, 2017

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    That's beautiful. It would be a shame not to wear it with that bracelet, look at that buckle. I would be contacting STS and getting it extended.
     
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  11. harrymai86 Oct 28, 2017

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    God damnn, it is beautiful enjoy in good health sir
     
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  12. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Oct 28, 2017

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    Wow!

    What a combo!

    So, the question that comes to mind regarding that bracelet or one like it: Are they bespoke for the customer?
     
  13. lhs1978 Oct 28, 2017

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    Beautiful!
     
  14. jaguar11 Oct 29, 2017

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    Delightful I must say. Wear in good health.
     
  15. SeanO Oct 29, 2017

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    wow!!

    what a score.
     
  16. marturx Oct 29, 2017

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    Simply stunning! You don´t have to wear that one, to enjoy it!
     
  17. dx009 Oct 29, 2017

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    Hot damn! :eek:
    [​IMG]
     
  18. Timmert Oct 29, 2017

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    Very nice!
    I actually like that bracelet (for certain occasions). Surely there must be one I'm the correct size for sale floating around on the web?
    Or indeed have it extended, if that is possible.
     
  19. ICONO Oct 29, 2017

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    The bracelet does not seem to be attached at the lugs……but bypasses to attach at the case……absolutely seamlessly & incredibly smoothly
    ……I fear damaging the case, to even try to swop it out……it is a task for a Master Jeweller…and no one else

    Who ever blended the two together originally, was a true Craftsman

    It appears, literally, to have been never worn....not a mark on it.....except very fine swirls
     
  20. MaiLollo Oct 29, 2017

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    Holy crapper! Incredible find, congrats