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  1. Caliber561 Oct 14, 2021

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  2. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Oct 14, 2021

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    The dial and hand-set do appear to be in excellent condition. But the case? You say tomato, I say very good, at best.
     
  3. gbesq Oct 14, 2021

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    I’m not even sure about the dial. Zoom in on the photos. The dial text looks broken and faded in spots.
     
  4. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 14, 2021

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    That’s fair but 2852 cases are a lot more plentiful than good dials to go in them due to the relatively poor water resistance, if you can find a redial in a nice case you’re set
     
  5. TexOmega Oct 14, 2021

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    Stunning is a bit of a stretch. And my spidy senses are vibrating when I study that dial.


    Could be the camera or lighting or a combo plate of over processing.
     
  6. MtV Oct 14, 2021

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    That might well seem so due to scratches on the plexi.

    It seems to be for a good cause - I wonder if that’ll make a difference in the final price.
     
  7. seekingseaquest Oct 14, 2021

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    It’s not a 2852 - it’s a screw back. I also don’t think it’s a jumbo, though. Maybe one of the less common references?

    I’ll take that case condition any day.. love a sharp case with just enough wear for me not to feel guilty wearing it :thumbsup:

    As for the dial, I’m in the ‘original’ camp.
     
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  8. MtV Oct 14, 2021

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    2887 maybe?
     
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  9. seekingseaquest Oct 14, 2021

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    Looks right to me.
     
  10. Noddyman Oct 14, 2021

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    I expect this one will go high, not often you see a nice 50’s Connie on eBay UK.
    Also great to see all money raised goes to a good cause.
     
  11. Caliber561 Oct 14, 2021

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    Yeah, after checking Desmond's site it is indeed a 2887, not a jumbo.


    With regards to the dial, I'd be willing to bet it's original and that the 'scratches' are just on the crystal. The lume is really nice, and IMO it's unlikely to have been tampered with considering who's selling the watch.

    As for the case, I think I'm just too used to seeing 500-series Constellations scratched so much it looks like the case has been sandblasted, or polished to the extent where the steel looks like butter. This piece has scratches, yes, but a good amount of them seem like light scuffs, and the original lines are still present and fairly well-defined. The medallion is also quite nice, although it does have some scratches.

    Anyways, I really like the condition on watches like these because they're usually one-owner pieces that have been used but not abused. It's sort of like a barn find, I guess?
     
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  12. cristos71 Oct 15, 2021

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    Don't forget all those import taxes boys as this one is coming out of the UK

    ;)
     
  13. ConElPueblo Oct 15, 2021

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    Gorgeous Constellation, very special indeed.
     
  14. Noddyman Oct 24, 2021

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    All in at £3,888.00. Expected it to do well but not that well .... wow!
     
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  15. Dero13 4 watches. All set to the wrong time. Oct 24, 2021

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    Crazy price IMO
     
  16. cristos71 Oct 24, 2021

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    Agreed, but having said that there aren't many (if any) really good Constellations around. I know I haven't bought one in over a year and it isn't because I don't want to add more to my stash. So perhaps there are a couple more in my boat who fought it out for this one?
     
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  17. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Oct 24, 2021

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    Was the case platinum? :rolleyes:
     
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  19. OllieOnTheRocks Oct 24, 2021

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    Was bidding on this one. But couldn't justify spending this much. How much would these usually go for?
     
  20. Servius Oct 24, 2021

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    Impressive price, but haven't seen such a good case and dial to sell since a long time...

    I also think the dial is original...
     
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