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Strong auction result for Constellation
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hoipolloi
·I bought this one from Japan last year. Cost me $1800. Same reference. Dial is not as nice.
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Davidt
·I’m certain the market prefer lyre lugs (and I agree).
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MtV
·Been discussing the result with a few people here, too. Right after the auction, another user sent me the pictures, asked what I thought of it and said he was offered the watch - I’m not surprised. Probably two people riled each other up. No doubt this is one of the most desirable configurations but I can’t see this go beyond 3k$ on eBay. Prices for nice Connies have gone through the roof in Japan over the last year or so, and this is a prime example.
Personally, I couldn’t see myself paying >3k for it, not in this condition. The bottom left lug, the slight bubbling, incorrect crown and bracelet… with the exception of the bubbles, all of those issues could be taken care of but I’d expect perfection at that price point.
Personally, I couldn’t see myself paying >3k for it, not in this condition. The bottom left lug, the slight bubbling, incorrect crown and bracelet… with the exception of the bubbles, all of those issues could be taken care of but I’d expect perfection at that price point.
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ConElPueblo
·I don't see $3,600 at all, I must confess. It is a good looking watch, but too many minor issues to be perfect.
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Engee
·Oh I see! Well two completely different case styles but I think this period of lyre lugs trump dog-legs, but I may be biased due to my own personal taste
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Dan S
·Oh yes, I hadn't considered that this dial may not come in a version with dog-leg lugs. I guess my thinking came about because people seem to place a premium on dog legs but I do like lyre lugs very much.
You seem to have a preconception about market values of different lug styles so you are not actually reading the responses to your question. At least three people gave very clear and succinct answers, and I agree with them.
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Waltesefalcon
·It's a really great example but, like so many others have said, I think result was due to auction fever.
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Shabbaz
·I don't see $3,600 at all, I must confess. It is a good looking watch, but too many minor issues to be perfect.
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Engee
·You seem to have a preconception about market values of different lug styles so you are not actually reading the responses to your question. At least three people gave very clear and succinct answers, and I agree with them.
Anyway, I don't want this to hijack the thread. All points taken.
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Dan S
·One person said they think the the market prefers lyre, another said that they think lyre "trumps" dog-leg of this period, others simply said they prefer lyre. Listings invariably mention it if the lugs are dog-leg, but rarely if they are lyre. That's why I asked if dog-legs command a premium.
Listings mention a lot of silly irrelevant things ... it's called hype. You got the opinions you requested, but apparently already had your mind made up. Perhaps you can gather some actual data on sales prices and get back to us.
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Shabbaz
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ConElPueblo
·I’m certain the market prefer lyre lugs (and I agree).
All things being equal, I would say that an excellent dog leg Constellation is more sellable. However, certain attractive dial styles only exist with lyre lug references, making comparisons difficult. If you were to compare auction results for ref. 14900 and 14381, I am convinced that 14900 would prove to be the more expensive of the two.
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Engee
·Listings mention a lot of silly irrelevant things ... it's called hype. You got the opinions you requested, but apparently already had your mind made up. Perhaps you can gather some actual data on sales prices and get back to us.
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