Need help deciding between 2 constellations 2652-3SC vs 2652-13

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Hi Forum,


In my hunt for my first Constellation, I’ve narrowed my choices down to these two watches.

The polished black dial pairs seamlessly with the steel, while the crosshair waffle dial captivates me with its unique texture. Each has its own charm, making the decision even tougher—especially since they’re both priced the same at $1,500 USD.


One consideration is that the black dial watch is from a dealer with an unknown reputation, whereas the waffle dial watch comes from a highly reputable seller.

I’d love to hear your thoughts before I pull the trigger on one of these beauties. Any insights would be much appreciated!

 
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Both redials, both a pass.

Here two originals for comparison

2652



2852, so different ref. but compare the dial quality

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I get what you mean! Thanks for showing me your photos. Are those your watches? They look amazing 😍
 
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Keep looking at watches until you're sure you can distinguish a good example. Also, make sure your budget is realistic. If you are only looking at watches selling for $500, you will never find anything worth buying.
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Both redials, both a pass.

Here two originals for comparison

2652



2852, so different ref. but compare the dial quality


Amazing. What caliber is the movement in the ref 2652, 354 or 352?
 
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I get what you mean! Thanks for showing me your photos. Are those your watches? They look amazing 😍

Thank you, yes they are.
 
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Both redials, both a pass.

Here two originals for comparison

2652



2852, so different ref. but compare the dial quality


Very nice examples @cristos71 . 🙏

Can I share my example?
I believe it’s the same reference as @cristos71. 😀

 
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Very nice examples @cristos71 . 🙏

Can I share my example?
I believe it’s the same reference as @cristos71. 😀

The black dial is pure bliss. Gold furniture or steel? Gold/ rose gold I guess. I saw one in the forum with steel arrowhead furniture, silver dial and SS case. It looked surreal. Searched for it just for viewing pleasure, couldn’t find it again.
 
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The black dial is pure bliss. Gold furniture or steel? Gold/ rose gold I guess. I saw one in the forum with steel arrowhead furniture, silver dial and SS case. It looked surreal. Searched for it just for viewing pleasure, couldn’t find it again.
Go to the “Show me your 2852” and you will soon add it to your list… problem is everyone wants one 😂
 
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Those are terrible examples. Take a look at the private sales here. @gbesq has a nice one for sale.
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The black dial is pure bliss. Gold furniture or steel? Gold/ rose gold I guess. I saw one in the forum with steel arrowhead furniture, silver dial and SS case. It looked surreal. Searched for it just for viewing pleasure, couldn’t find it again.
Mine was the ‘yellow gold’ furniture, which is a little bit different from @cristos71 ’s example, which I believe is the all-steel version. 😍