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  1. Robert-Jan #SpeedyTuesday Jun 28, 2014

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    Omega Constellation The Omega Constellation is the watch that basically started it all for me. The passion for watches that is. A number of relatives of mine had (and have) an Omega Constellation and it were these timepieces that got me interested in watches in the first place. I inherited a nice Constellation from 1968 which I truly cherish as it has been on the wrist of my grandfather for over 40 years (on a daily basis). I also bought some Constellation watches myself as well through the years. So, it is about time I give the vintage Omega Constellation a […]
    The post In-Depth – Vintage Omega Constellation Watches appeared first on Fratello Watches.
     
  2. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Jun 28, 2014

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    Wow, stunning collection in almost NOS condition. Breathtakingly beautiful. :thumbsup:. Now that's a collection.
     
  3. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Jun 28, 2014

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    The pictures need some reds and some whites ;)
     
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  4. timeismoney Jun 28, 2014

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    Oh my god...all those gold Constellations.... image.jpg ...must resist...

    image.jpg .....my preciousssssssss
     
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  5. mondodec Editor Constellation Collectors Blog Jun 28, 2014

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    Lovely essay Robert and a cache of amazing Constellations.

    Regards

    Desmond
     
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  6. Dablitzer Jun 28, 2014

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    Lovely selection of watches and good article - The Constellation, particularly the pie pan was what started me collecting too...Truly magnificent Genta design, timeless IMO...
     
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  7. Robert-Jan #SpeedyTuesday Jun 29, 2014

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    Thanks for the nice comments! He also had a bunch of Seamasters, we 'snapped' a few of them...

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  8. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 29, 2014

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    Where is he getting his endless supply of milanese mesh 18K bracelets though?!?
     
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  9. Robert-Jan #SpeedyTuesday Jun 30, 2014

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    Oh, trust me. It is not even half of them.....

    Besides watchmaker, the owner is also a goldsmith. He bought a lot of these Milanese bracelets in either bad condition or in better times and was able to restore them back to 'new'.
     
  10. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Jun 30, 2014

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    :) A goldsmith!!! That's why we could see a pattern in his collection. As Mike said: lack of other colours outside gold and cream.
     
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