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New arrival....50yr+ old Constellation with an untouched movement

  1. flame Speedmaster Neil Oct 26, 2014

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    Hi

    I have been searching for a 'classic' Constellation for a while now. It needed to tick a few boxes....and finding a good one is becoming harder as each day passes.

    I went for a 14393 in the end and was very happy after sitting down with my Watchmaker earlier this week when we took the back off & found this untouched beauty inside:

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    The Caseback also was free of any previous Service marks too !

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    So I booked it in for a full spa to guarantee it continues to look & perform this well for the next 50yrs. :)

    Best - Neil
     
  2. Pahawi Oct 26, 2014

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    Congrats - wouldnt mind seeing its face too :)
     
  3. mondodec Editor Constellation Collectors Blog Oct 26, 2014

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    Pristine movement. Love to see the dial

    Cheers
    Desmond
     
  4. flame Speedmaster Neil Oct 26, 2014

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    Sorry Gents

    You will need to bear with me on the dial shot....I dropped it off for the Service without taking that one :rolleyes:

    Cross hair Pie-pan dial in Ivory white with Gold applied markers - looked lovely !

    Best - Neil
     
  5. JohnSteed Oct 26, 2014

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    naughty naughty, Neil

    but from your description, love it !!!
     
  6. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Oct 26, 2014

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    It is probably the white dial version of this one:

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  7. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 26, 2014

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    Or sort of like this one

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  8. flame Speedmaster Neil Nov 6, 2014

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    Hi Gents

    The '61 Constellation returned from it's full Service at STS today....so some photos of the front (& back) this time :)

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    Best - Neil
     
  9. JohnSteed Nov 6, 2014

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    Wow. Really nice!!
     
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  10. TNTwatch Nov 6, 2014

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    What a beaut! Did the bracelet come with it also?
     
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  11. flame Speedmaster Neil Nov 6, 2014

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    Hi

    Thanks for the kind words....this was one of the requirements on my 'tick list' for finding a Connie. A correct period flat link bracelet make these Watches look just so cool and Yes , it's the original & a rather nice full length 7912/4 BCT date stamped '61.

    I also have a lovely Black NOS 'Horn back' Gator strap & big logo buckle to go with it....which I think is period correct too !

    Best - Neil
     
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  12. TNTwatch Nov 6, 2014

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    What a score, Neil! Where and how did you find something like this combo? How long did it take you?
     
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  13. Hijak Nov 6, 2014

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    Simply stunning Neil!::love::
     
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  14. flame Speedmaster Neil Nov 6, 2014

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    Hi

    I got lucky after putting in a lot of hours of searching (intense for nearly 2x months)....bought it from a Guy in europe with no movement pictures or Serial numbers....but it looked 'right' to me.

    Best - Neil
     
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  15. ulackfocus Nov 6, 2014

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    He shoots and scores!

     
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  16. cristos71 Nov 6, 2014

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    Looks great! Can´t beat a nice Constellation on flat link :thumbsup:
     
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  17. speedbird Nov 6, 2014

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    Oh my!
     
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  18. boat2dan Nov 6, 2014

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    Masterpiece, I'm green with envy!!!
     
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  19. alam Nov 6, 2014

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    Very nice. Wait, I take that back, replace with gorgeous. This one I'd keep the bracelet on and forget about a croc strap! :)
     
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  20. Taksaha Nov 7, 2014

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    Absolutely stunning. Congrats!
     
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