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Connie Deluxe happy ending story: drunken squirrel to dancing squirrel

Privateday7
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I remember seeing that one for sale on the bay I think? Wasn't that cheap (from memory... seller was asking $3500?) but was very sharp and very impressive, I had it on my watch list and was thinking about contacting the guy when it went *poof* but you know as long as it ends up here in the end that's perfect! Congrats mate!

It was from eBay, with starting bid of EURO 1999. 3 days to end with 0 bid!! The problem he used German language as Title, no Deluxe or Gold description. The title said OMEGA CONSTELLATION mit PIE PAN ZB, Bumper Automatik von ca 1956, Bestzustand.
I am attracted to this version because once you told me there are two dial version of Deluxe. Brushed finished and Mirror finished. My PG Deluxe and GL both have brushed finish so I feel I need a mirror finished dial version.
 
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Caseback is nice and clean inside, that means you have a healthy rotor axle and the movement is in very good condition, It will serve you for a very long time in the future. Nice.
👍
 
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Beautiful in pink gold... 👍

You are right. The pink gold is still the most beautiful. But my new acquisition is actually Yellow Gold. It is the one in middle in trio photo.
The seller photos were misleading.
 
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Caseback is nice and clean inside, that means you have a healthy rotor axle and the movement is in very good condition, It will serve you for a very long time in the future. Nice.
👍

Thanks very much 😀
 
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cicindela cicindela
Same here, we could have saved H all that misery.😁


😁 I have enough misery with my fellow tax and custom men........
 
Privateday7
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Great story with an even greater ending 😀

And the watch isn't too bad either 😁

I agree with you, it isn't too bad......😉
 
Gavin
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Beauty and nice gesture from Alex. I am only hoping you are not hunting a PG 2799. Enjoy the watch.
 
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Jumping through red tape hoops like a circus poodle can take a lot out of you. Glad it worked out in the end. You're building quite a nice collection man!




"Largest Nuts" - 😜 Yeah, big brass ones certainly deserve mention.

All hail Dennis on his brass monkeys! Just don't go out in the snow....😉
 
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Privateday7 Privateday7
Now it can happily joins its siblings.........
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Very very nice pick up! Love the trio! The story is great now; makes that Connie even more special!!
 
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Privateday7 Privateday7
Because of the incident I swore not to buy any watch for the next 6 months......


Thanks ........ Now I only need PG Grand Luxe to complete it. One had been sold in eBay last month from a bahrain seller but not in too good condition. JE has a nice one with strap and Sumerian had the one with bracelet. If Sumerian sold his watch to me I will fly pick it up to NY to avoid those stupid red tape hoops.

Respectable Member Privateday7

'Because of the incident I swore not to buy any watch for the next 6 months......', says Privateday7.

We know there are approximately 180 days in 6 months. Probably the calendar you use, has only 3 days in a month, I suspect.

Thank-you.
 
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Respectable Member Privateday7

'Because of the incident I swore not to buy any watch for the next 6 months......', says Privateday7.

We know there are approximately 180 days in 6 months. Probably the calendar you use, has only 3 days in a month, I suspect.

Thank-you.

I keep my new year resolution until February.......see how this one will go.......😵‍💫
 
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SpikiSpikester SpikiSpikester
"Resistance is futile" 😜

I always say that to other..........now I have to resist myself.....must resist......must resist......😵‍💫....::facepalm1::
 
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Privateday7 Privateday7
I always say that to other..........now I have to resist myself.....must resist......must resist......😵‍💫....::facepalm1::

You will be able to really resist only when your pockets are empty... 😜
 
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Because of the incident I swore not to buy any watch for the next 6 months......

Privateday7 Privateday7
Thanks ........ Now I only need PG Grand Luxe to complete it....

Note the inherent contradiction contained within a single post. I do not hold out much hope.....the squirrels are gathering....
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You will be able to really resist only when your pockets are empty... 😜

That's not resistance, that's abstinence due to poverty. If you want to impress me, have $20K in cash ready to go in your bank account and use it (well, mostly) for it's intended purpose instead of splurging on watches.
 
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If you want to impress me, have $20K in cash ready to go in your bank account and use it (well, mostly) for it's intended purpose instead of splurging on watches.

I don't understand this concept; please could you explain. Surely $20k could only be meant to be spent on watches.
 
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I don't understand this concept; please could you explain. Surely $20k could only be meant to be spent on watches.


He means hookers and blow, but is too delicate to say so. New Jerseyans are subtle like that.
 
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LouS LouS
He means hookers and blow, but is too delicate to say so. New Jerseyans are subtle like that.
love the new title LouS when did that happen?
 
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