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  1. Willem023 Jun 19, 2016

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    Hi All,

    Considering this Constellation.
    And then I realise again that, when it comes to really buying, my knowledge is not up to scratch....

    My observations
    - dial seems original, be it somewhat with yellow-ish patina
    - lettering looks OK to me: thin crosshair, original rest
    - thought the star was a bit wonky: might also be the pic
    - hands and crown not original (hands too long, crown later replacement)
    - cristal doesn’t look original to my eye (too 'high')
    - case very acceptable: lugs lightly polished, bezel nice and sharp
    - cal looks nice and clean (needs a service of course). Seller states 17Mio (approx 1960’s)
    - not sure if the medallion on the back is supposed to be yellow-gold if the dial-furniture is not

    Asking price (auction) is already at EUR 850, which might just be a bit too steep already.....
    Thanks a lot for your input!

    Cheers
    W

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  2. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jun 19, 2016

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    Big issue for me would be the bubbling on the dial. image.png
     
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  3. Willem023 Jun 19, 2016

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    Thanks! Might skip this one....
     
  4. JohnSteed Jun 19, 2016

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  5. Willem023 Jun 19, 2016

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    Dude! :D
    Actually, that was very much what I was thinking, be it, that a very good friend (which is true), asked me to assess some of his finds. He actually thinks Kyle's is too yellow (which I understand and but partly agree on) for his taste.
    Dunno why I get myself in such a mess, but hey, I am (sometimes) a nice guy... ::psy::
    Next to that: I really have come to the conclusion there is so much more to learn.::book::::book::

    Thanks for the option.. :):):)
     
  6. JohnSteed Jun 19, 2016

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    The summer Connie. Sunny :)

    Really....Very nice
     
  7. Willem023 Jun 19, 2016

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    I know......::shy::