The C-Cased Constellation Thread

OneTwo

Came across this 18K C-Cased Constellation on eBay. I don't know anything about the C-Cased Constellations, so posting this is not any way an endorsement of condition or quality. I just figured someone here might be interested or know more and could share.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/403697973182?hash=item5dfe4637be:g:PjEAAOSwqdJimm~F


Listing states that it will come with box and papers as well.


Movement shot for anyone who is curious:


And I have no affiliation what so ever with the seller or listing, came across it when I was researching 18K Seamaster 166.032's and figured someone here may appreciate it.

OneTwo

Came across this 18K C-Cased Constellation on eBay.

kaplan

Probably most unique part of the watch, experienced members know about different case manufacturers of different countries

Just interesting that they didn't etch the model number, in the endless world of C-Case's, I guess different gold cases are another aspect to collect, I recall some unique ones in UK but didn't pay too much attention, they look the same outside

R Rex123

I foolishly (or maybe not) bought another C case connie in linen dial, I just can't resist the bracelet, and buying a bracelet alone cost 30% or more of the entire watch on ebay. So when I saw this clean dial I pulled the trigger. Gasket looks like it needs replacement.

Now I am stuck with not one, but two 168.019 connies, still no fluted bezel which I would prefer but could not get hold of.
I need to stop browsing the net.

kaplan

Honestly they are both perfect, the new one just has micro pits on the bezel, a bit larger and it would be an issue, I'm currently in the process of looking for a solution for 2 such watches, going to get them laser welded, but at the same time I'm debating whether to keep them original but rust pitted

fyi, If you want a fluted bezel I'm open for trades

R Rex123

Now I am stuck with not one, but two 168.019 connies, still no fluted bezel which I would prefer but could not get hold of.
I need to stop browsing the net.

R Rex123

Now I am stuck with not one, but two 168.019 connies, still no fluted bezel which I would prefer but could not get hold of.
I need to stop browsing the net.

R Rex123

how much does a laser weld cost? I am thinking if I should keep it unpolished , untouched, and without any changes or have it repaired or retouched a bit as I have some issues with the watchmaker overdoing it rather than doing it so subtly that it wont look like it was polished and still retain the sharpness on the edges.

I'll think about the trade, which fluted bezels are you open for trades?

kaplan

The demand is pretty much 0 for YG C-Case’s right now, slightly above or at gold value, sometimes below gold value is where you buy watches at

It’s $1800 for just heads and $5500 for a complete set, not net. - it’s what you pay eBay, auctioners etc. so owners get 20% less

It’s a good time to be collecting

I attached 2 photos for the bracelet, before/after cleaning, I thought I’d have cleaned a gram away but I didn’t 😀

spacemission

Constellations with calibre 751 and case BA are more collectionable than rolex 1803.

noless

It always starts with one, and then you decide you want one more, and then you start looking for varieties... I told myself I was done after my first c-case too...

I STILL tell myself that I'm done... but I also still want a hummer... and one of those grey dials...

R Rex123

I'll be honest, I researched what a hummer is, and continue to be clueless what a hummer is, what is a hummer?
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