Do these Pie Pan Connies Pass the Smell Test?

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Benbradstock

·Apr 30, 2019

Hey All,

Tax refund from Uncle Sam means I'm in the market for a vintage stainless pie pan Constellation. I've been looking on eBay for weeks, and currently the following 2 look interesting:



Number 1 seems to have a much sharper case with dog leg lugs, but I really like the slim arrowhead markers on number 2. Also what do you all think of the lume on the hands and indices, too white?

Would appreciate any input, thanks.

Ben

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X350 XJR

·Apr 30, 2019·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Pictures not links please.

 

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Benbradstock

·Apr 30, 2019

OK here's number 1:

 

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Benbradstock

·Apr 30, 2019

And here's number 2 (sadly no movement photos provided despite my efforts):

 

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Benbradstock

·Apr 30, 2019

Offer price on both is roughly $1900-2000, but my target is $1500.

 

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Folgono

·Apr 30, 2019

I am far from an expert, but I suspect both were redialed.

 

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Benbradstock

·Apr 30, 2019

Folgono

I am far from an expert, but I suspect both were redialed.

Thanks for the reply. Dial originality is top of my list, but I didn't see any red flags (aside from possibly the overly bright lume on the hands and indices as I mentioned). Anyway interested to know if others agree. I'm in no rush and willing to wait for the right one.

 

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Folgono

·Apr 30, 2019

Benbradstock

Thanks for the reply. Dial originality is top of my list, but I didn't see any red flags (aside from possibly the overly bright lume on the hands and indices as I mentioned). Anyway interested to know if others agree. I'm in no rush and willing to wait for the right one.

The indexes don't seem straight and some seem fatter than others on the seconde one. But maybe it is the pictures/my eyes.

Yeah I'd bet the hands were relumed on the 2nd one. You certainly have the right mindset, let's way for some more qualified people to comment on these two.

Both for 1500$ would certainly be an excellent deal, but better be safe than sorry. 😉

 

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Peemacgee

·Apr 30, 2019·Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers

Pics aren’t great but I don’t see a redial on the first one - would need hi res pics to be sure.
Would like to know if that bright spot is on the dial or crystal.
Case isn’t quite as good as seller says but is quite good.
Needs a service, 45secs/day is poor for a Connie.

Second one is a redial and IIIRC has wrong hands.

 

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TexOmega

·Apr 30, 2019

1st one not a redial, 2nd is a redial

 

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MikeMan2727

·Apr 30, 2019

First one actually looks quite nice...case is sharp and dial is attractive. Caseback also looks good.

I would stay away from the second...

 

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Benbradstock

·Apr 30, 2019

Again sounds like you folks have saved me from making a bad move, much appreciated. If I make a deal, I'll post the results.

 

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smorrisonmd

·Apr 30, 2019

First one looks good to me, but too much $$$$.

 

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Benbradstock

·Apr 30, 2019

smorrisonmd

First one looks good to me, but too much $$$$.

So what do you think is a fair price for it in today’s market?

 

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smorrisonmd

·Apr 30, 2019

Check Ebay sold listing for same ref #. Probably ~ $1k.

 

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Davidt

·Apr 30, 2019

Agree that 1 looks original but 2 is a redial.

For no.1, with original crown, no bracelet and a slightly polished case I'd say around $900 on eBay.

 

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X350 XJR

·Apr 30, 2019·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Watch number one would be closer to $1200-1500 in a no reserve auction. Really getting hard to find much decent for under $1000.

 

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Benbradstock

·Apr 30, 2019

X350 XJR

Watch number one would be closer to $1200-1500 in a no reserve auction. Really getting hard to find much decent for under $1000.

Well my first offer didn't get accepted, we will see how it plays out. As with many important decisions in life, my motto is "it's not the last one and it's not the best one." I may hold out for an example with arrowhead markers, but the combination of dogleg lugs, piepan dial and arrowhead markers seems to be rare (nonexistent?)

 

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BenBagbag

·Apr 30, 2019

Benbradstock

I may hold out for an example with arrowhead markers, but the combination of dogleg lugs, piepan dial and arrowhead markers seems to be rare (nonexistent?)

Nonexist.

Example 1 looks nice. I'd pursue it...

 

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77deluxe

·Apr 30, 2019

First watch looks like a strong buy for $1200