Otterina
·Hello good sirs and madams!
I hereby present for your criticism and judgement, a potential candidate as my first Connie.
These were clearest photos I've gotten from the seller. He said these were the best he could do.
Here's what I know based on the seller's info and my speculation:
I looked up the movement, caseback and the serial number up, and the production year is 1967, model description "C" in stainless steel. Seller says it's all original parts, but he hasn't confirmed when if/when it was ever serviced, unfortunately. To my untrained eye the bracelet, hands (T swiss made T at 6 o'clock, lumed inserts), seems to be correct. Does this seem correct to you?
I'd appreciate any advice you can give on the following:
- Not knowing what kind of glass this is makes me worry how much it would cost to clean up/replace the glass. Any advice on this would be very appreciated.
- Is the bent looking shape of the second hand as shown in photo #1 normal due to this type of glass?
- Does the condition given its polishing and scratches on the glass & the little scuffs on the case seem acceptable at this price of €950?
- I am a moron and I really can't tell apart the whole case-condition-shined/worn-out edges/polished/over-polished/grain-thing for the life of me. I want to make an offer, but based on the price range of previously sold similar-looking conditions of these models on Ebay it seems this one is on the higher end. Can someone please help me on evaluating the condition of this watch?
-I know someone will likely tell me putting a price tag on it is a subjective decision, etc, but I just want to evaluate it accurately and not overpay! I'm sure you all understand, right? 😟
Please pardon my ignorance as it's very likely that I've mistaken or missed out some important details, and kindly point them out for me. I'm here to learn. Thank you for reading through my painfully boring and photo-overloaded post.
Have a nice Sunday everyone!
😀
I hereby present for your criticism and judgement, a potential candidate as my first Connie.
These were clearest photos I've gotten from the seller. He said these were the best he could do.
Here's what I know based on the seller's info and my speculation:
I looked up the movement, caseback and the serial number up, and the production year is 1967, model description "C" in stainless steel. Seller says it's all original parts, but he hasn't confirmed when if/when it was ever serviced, unfortunately. To my untrained eye the bracelet, hands (T swiss made T at 6 o'clock, lumed inserts), seems to be correct. Does this seem correct to you?
I'd appreciate any advice you can give on the following:
- Not knowing what kind of glass this is makes me worry how much it would cost to clean up/replace the glass. Any advice on this would be very appreciated.
- Is the bent looking shape of the second hand as shown in photo #1 normal due to this type of glass?
- Does the condition given its polishing and scratches on the glass & the little scuffs on the case seem acceptable at this price of €950?
- I am a moron and I really can't tell apart the whole case-condition-shined/worn-out edges/polished/over-polished/grain-thing for the life of me. I want to make an offer, but based on the price range of previously sold similar-looking conditions of these models on Ebay it seems this one is on the higher end. Can someone please help me on evaluating the condition of this watch?
-I know someone will likely tell me putting a price tag on it is a subjective decision, etc, but I just want to evaluate it accurately and not overpay! I'm sure you all understand, right? 😟
Please pardon my ignorance as it's very likely that I've mistaken or missed out some important details, and kindly point them out for me. I'm here to learn. Thank you for reading through my painfully boring and photo-overloaded post.
Have a nice Sunday everyone!
😀