Constellation 2852 great condition or overpolished?

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Hi, I have been looking at this constellation 2852 cal. 505.

The description states that the case, and the hour- and minute hands show light signs of polishing. While the dial should not have been repainted and show gentle, even oxidation.

Looking at similar models I have not really seen the black line connecting the hour markers. And not sure if it should be "chronometer" og chronometre".

Also the dial look really even though it could be that the pictures are not in the highest resolution blurring things.

Any idea of a fair price - closer to 1k € or 2k €?

 
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That’s a do not buy watch - over polished case with a refinished dial.
 
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A clear redial. Why are there lines connecting the arrowheads?
 
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Why are there lines connecting the arrowheads?
I think that's a shadow line, but the dial is certainly repainted.
 
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You are not the only member looking at that watch.


Run away.
gatorcpa
 
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Quite a nice example to show what not to buy. It’s not only a redial but a heavily polished example that has also received some rebrushing on the case back, making it a little harder to spot.

A word regarding pricing: An original example in this configuration that has a dial in very good to excellent condition and a sharp case will fetch 3k€+. And that’s in a no-reserve auction. A dealer might ask more.