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  1. Ludi Feb 17, 2013

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    Hello there,

    First post on this forum I have just discovered (yes, shame on me ::shy:: )

    Among my belongings, I have few vintage Omega, including this fine "Connie" from 1953 (serial number 1390xxxx)

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    I was fortunate enough to find it with all its original bits and bobs, including

    - box

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    - OEM bracelet and buckle

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    - Certificate of high precision

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    ... well exactly as it should for a time capsule

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    ... except for the original rating certificate which has not been kept in Omega archive ::facepalm1::

    The dial also is not refinished (which becomes rarer and rarer) and in pretty good shape, with subtile spot of chocolate patina

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    Obviously, there are a lot of franken around, so I tried and passed every test from Desmond Omega Constellation blogspot .... and Desmond himself acknowledged its authenticity. Pretty reassuring isn'it it ?!? ;)

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    Well, this peculiar Connie is nothing but 34mm of pure hapiness, in this trust my word :p

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    Hope you enjoyed it (pardon me for my poor written english, I'm one of these damn frogs :rolleyes: )... and looking forward to reading from you

    Best - Fred
     
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  2. Dablitzer Feb 17, 2013

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    Absolutely stunning and you wear her well! :thumbsup:
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    Part of the family! ;)
     
  3. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Feb 17, 2013

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    A big welcome to you and what a nice introduction - a beautiful early omega with an original black dial - my kind of watch!
    Enjoy it and wear it in good health.
    And to you newbies out there, this is what I mean when I mention condition, condition, condition...
     
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  4. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Feb 17, 2013

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    Welcome Fred! Your english is excellent. I've seen your collection on the French fora - it's as excellent as this Connie. Post more of it!
     
  5. Ludi Feb 17, 2013

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    Many thanks for this warm welcome both of you :)

    LouS : No wonder I will Lou ;) .... only, for the time being, I'm lurking all around this excellent forum I wasn't aware of (again ::shy:: )

    What an excellent Sunday this is !!!!!

    Best - Fred
     
  6. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Feb 17, 2013

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    Sweet watch! I love the chocolate patina...And welcome to the forum!
     
  7. Ludi Feb 17, 2013

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    All the finest from the purists around I see.... it's like home already ;)
     
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  8. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Feb 17, 2013

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    Lovely watch!

    Welcome.
     
  9. AJDay Feb 17, 2013

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    Beautiful! :thumbsup:
     
  10. alam Feb 17, 2013

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    Beautiful piece you have there Fred! :thumbsup: and welcome around!
     
  11. Wheels Feb 17, 2013

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    Welcome Fred, lovely watch mate!
     
  12. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Feb 17, 2013

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    That is one amazing time capsule of a watch. :thumbsup:

    Maybe the second truly original 1950's blonde elephant leather watchband that I've ever seen. It is incredibly rare.

    Wonderful!
    gatorcpa
     
  13. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 17, 2013

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    Lovely 2652.

    My battle tested 2782 says hello.
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  14. ulackfocus Feb 17, 2013

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    Hi Fred - great entrance! That's a crisp enough bezel to slice tomatoes with. :thumbsup:
     
  15. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 17, 2013

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    Welcome Fred, that black dial Constellation is beautiful and the elephant strap is something very special too!

    By the way feel free to invite more of your French speaking friends!
     
  16. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Feb 17, 2013

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    Welcome Fred,
    very nice Connie in pristine condition.......SS case, black dial and gold marker combo is beautiful.
     
  17. adam78 Adam @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 17, 2013

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    I am speechless.
     
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  18. apollo XI Feb 18, 2013

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    ::love:: ::love:: ::love:: ::love:: ::love:: ::love:: ::love:: ::love:: ::love:: ::love::

    Just Compliment.


    Giuseppe.
     
  19. MKelley Feb 18, 2013

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    Welcome! You sure know how to make an entrance. Very nice Constellation.
     
  20. Ludi Feb 22, 2013

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