The first two pictures are really poor but the corrosion doesn't look to be in the same ballpark as the last picture.
Are we sure it is the same watch?
I know it would be some coincidence to mix up two 168.018s and it may have been serviced but, on the watch in the last pic, the movt screws are all in a different place and the regulator has been moved, plus it's on a bracelet.
(unfortunately the serial no. is too blurred on the first pic, so can't compare)
@qduy174 it would be worth checking with the seller that they are pictures of the same watch before dismissing what would be an otherwise decent watch for a decent price.
If you are local, you could even have them take the back off in front of you to check for yourself.
Good to know.
The case does have some pitting around the gasket seat but nothing that would stop me buying the watch.
There has been some moisture intrusion - hence the verdigris on the rotor - so the movt will need a service.
It doesn’t appear to have effected the dial at all.
The only negative about the new pics is that you can’t see the facets on the lugs to see how good or bad they are.
The watch appears to have seen a little polishing but only a little.
this reference of constellation is slowly finding its place amongst collectors ( and so prices are rising)
If the lug facets are as they should be then $600 is a really good price for this watch IMHO.
Good to know.
The case does have some pitting around the gasket seat but nothing that would stop me buying the watch.
There has been some moisture intrusion - hence the verdigris on the rotor - so the movt will need a service.
It doesn’t appear to have effected the dial at all.
The only negative about the new pics is that you can’t see the facets on the lugs to see how good or bad they are.
The watch appears to have seen a little polishing but only a little.
this reference of constellation is slowly finding its place amongst collectors ( and so prices are rising)
If the lug facets are as they should be then $600 is a really good price for this watch IMHO.
