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Strong auction result of an 18k WG dogleg Constellation

MtV
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This one ended earlier today, I wasn’t bidding but followed it curiously nonetheless. Now, my perception so far was a (very) rough price range for 18k WG Vintage Constellations as follows:

C-Shapes: By far the most common. ~4-5k

60s Connies (with Doglegs commanding the highest premium): ~6-8k

50s Connies, 2852s etc: 25k+

So I was kinda surprised to see this 168.006 to go crazy, finishing at ~13.8k€/14.5k$. It’s the less loved date version of the dogleg Connies; it’s got obvious spotting of the dial; it shows clear traces of wear. The WG buckle surely caused a significant part of the premium as they’re rare as hen’s teeth, but I find the result surprising nonetheless. Anyone here the lucky winner / thoughts on the piece?

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Are those baguette diamond hour markers?
 
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I have a hard time telling if these diamond dials are original or not but the case and buckle are pretty amazing regardless. A redialed white gold 2852 went for about the same money several years ago at Christies from memory.
 
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Yeah, WG 50s Omegas Are crazy money. I recall a hooded lug Seamaster with bracelet going for 32k about a decade ago. And it hasn’t gotten better since then. I thought 60s examples were more “affordable”, despite the diamond indices, but looking at the 5-figure price tag of this imperfect example I’m not so sure.
 
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Overall condition less the dial spotting is pretty amazing, probably worn for special occasions (tuxedo) and not much else. I think the days of affordable solid gold Omegas has past, especially anything "different". Not a huge fan of gold personally (white or rose would be exceptions) so perhaps it's time to let some more go. 😉
 
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I remember seeing c-case WG connies frequently for around 3k in Japan. Now I spend less time searching for watches. But 14k for this watch is bizar. I dont think it's a attractive watch.
 
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Nice watch and I suppose when you have exhausted all the €4.5K-€7K yellow gold Constellations then this isn't too much of a step up to bag(gutte) something pretty rare.
 
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It’s my first time seeing these hour-markers. 😉
I have a question, is this watch originally come without the minute tracks?
 
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@MtV where was the auction? Could I find also the results?

thanks
 
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OBSER BrunoCodispoti
@MtV where was the auction? Could I find also the results?

thanks

The auction was in Japan.

cristos71 cristos71
Nice watch and I suppose when you have exhausted all the €4.5K-€7K yellow gold Constellations then this isn't too much of a step up to bag(gutte) something pretty rare.

I see what you did there. 😁
 
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qazwsx1 qazwsx1
It’s my first time seeing these hour-markers. 😉
I have a question, is this watch originally come without the minute tracks?

Based on personal observation over the years, most of the original factory diamond dial Seamasters and Constellations seem to have no minute/seconds track. Probably not wanting to take away from the elegance of the diamonds themselves.
 
MtV
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It’s back on the market, apparently the winner decided against it after the auction was over.

Your chance to bring this piece into OF property. 😁
 
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MtV MtV
It’s back on the market, apparently the winner decided against it after the auction was over.

Your chance to bring this piece into OF property. 😁
Well well well. Interesting.
 
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Yup, almost 20% less than the first time…
 
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