Freed from @Spacefruit 's climate controlled dungeon, where it was languishing next to row after row of stern black (and the odd chocolatty) watches, and back into the light, I present you my latest lovable Connie, the pink pie pan Deluxe!

To me a Constellation watch is quite simple. It is a chronometer (or chronometre) certified watch with a pie pan dial. Pie pans are the best. Apparently non pie pans do exist, but I choose to ignore them... Unable to see them. Like a T-Rex cannot see something if it doesn't move, I'm unable to register non pie pans. Speedmaster lovers can rave about their stepped dial (which supposedly is so superior in design to the domed dial), but in reality that step cannot even trip a gnat. The pie pan on the other hand is dramatic. It is a love it or hate it design. If you are peculiar and you hate it, please log off and register over at learnhowtoappreciatebeautifulthings.com. But I digress... Pics!




Disclaimer: the above adoration of the pie pan is only meant as my personal opinion (and to upset @Peemacgee who has an unhealthy adoration for the dome dial).

N.b. this hardly qualifies as a review, but I'm just excited to post the few pics I've taken today. I will do a side-by-side with my pink Longines Conquest Deluxe when I've picked that one up at my watchmaker's later this week.

 

Very nice - congrats.

 

That is one of the most beautiful Connies I have ever seen, and especially so because of the dirty-blonde strap you have chosen. Just gorgeous!

 

The strap came with the watch. It's an oldie from Omega.



At first I wanted to swap it for a brown alligator strap, but I'm starting to appreciate the blonde.

 

Gorgeous

Oh and when you pick up the Longines you can just drop off the Connie and I'll collect it with the rest of mine in a week or two. I've already let NR know, so he's expecting it and he says it's absolutely fine

 

What a beauty! It is really something special.
I had previously dismissed the constellation because of its size but seeing your newly acquired watch ...

 

It's everything you say it is, @BartH. Congratulations!

 

Fantastic Connie, @BartH ! I'm sorry that you now cannot see this dome dial Connie, but I'm glad to have been one enabler of your obtaining your new piece!

 

Piepans are definitely the shizzle. That is a nice medallion you have there. Well, let's face it; that watch is practically pristine.

Cool macro shots too; well done.

 

Congratulations !

 

Just beautiful!

 

Different strap, still not entirely happy...



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Sweeeeet. Not only pink gold....also a mirror dial

 

You are correct: all trade in elephant's 'stuff' (including the bracelets made by its hair) are illegal.
Thanks for pointing that out!!



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Blonde strap is amazing...

 

I hear you, but thenagain, for who am I preserving this strap?