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Buying opportunity almost NOS Connie 168.029 - UPDATE - BOUGHT! - PICTURES

  1. septentrio Oct 9, 2018

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    I have the opportunity to buy this goldcap 168.029 in marvelous condition. If you ask me, the watch checks out totally, yet I do think that medaillon looks strange (or maybe I’m not used to seeing ones that are not slightly polished up due to normal wear)? Also there appears to be some colour difference between crown and case, but I have seen that on most of the goldcap c-connies. It does not have any T markings next to the swiss made on the dial (despite the tritium) but I’ve also seen that before. Serial dates it to 1969. What do you guys think of this piece? (Sorry for the bad pictures)

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  2. BlackTalon This Space for Rent Oct 9, 2018

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    I personally would want to see bigger pics of the full dial and movement. I would have a very hard time considering it NOS without those. Also, what is the asking price?
     
  3. septentrio Oct 9, 2018

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    Don’t worry about that almost NOS designation, thats something I slapped on there myself :)

    But what about that medaillon huh?

    (Two more pics)

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  4. wsfarrell Oct 9, 2018

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    All looks good to me.
     
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  5. Njnjcfp88 Oct 9, 2018

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    Very nice watch.
     
  6. chanbar Oct 9, 2018

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    That looks nice! Curious, what is the asking price
     
  7. Khamenman Oct 10, 2018

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    That looks really sharp. Just pull the trigger! C case Connie is just underrated. They targetted Constellation as a dress watch. For me, for a dress watch, I like the less angular, more rounded C case Connie than Pie Pan with dog leg lug.
     
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  8. septentrio Oct 10, 2018

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    Bought! Unbelievable condition. Has been sitting in a watchmaker's vault all of its life..

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  9. Sherbie Oct 10, 2018

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    Lovely - all you need now is a strap that fits properly
     
  10. chanbar Oct 10, 2018

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    I normally do not like gold toned watches, but wow, that looks nice!
     
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  11. ryanbk Oct 10, 2018

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    Might be the original one that has just shrunk over the the years? But still, either way, I agree .. A new one is needed
     
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  12. ryanbk Oct 10, 2018

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  13. Njnjcfp88 Oct 10, 2018

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    That linen dial totally pops.
     
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  14. septentrio Oct 10, 2018

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    Some more pictures for the lovers of sharp cases :)


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  15. Mmike1357 Oct 10, 2018

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    Be careful! Don’t cut yourself on those sharp transitions!

    Btw truly stunning find!
     
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  16. Kwijibo Oct 10, 2018

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    very very nice, congrats
     
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  17. Khamenman Oct 10, 2018

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    Wow, that is very sharp one. How much did you pay for it if I may ask?
     
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  18. Slowpoker Oct 10, 2018

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    Wow!

    What a stunning example, it looks perfect and that dial looks sharp enough, then you get the case!

    Indeed we have to know the price, it must have been high but so very worth it. Wear it well!
     
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  19. Txsportsman Oct 10, 2018

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    Really really like that one. Nice find.
     
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  20. Vicke Oct 10, 2018

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    Awesome watch! Congrats! :cool::):thumbsup:

    ... and dibs, if I may.
     
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