The difference a new plexi can make. 2853 Constellation.

michael e · Jul 17, 2019

Sharp
That is interesting, I actually had a snipe set at over 3x the final eBay price myself in the original auction and believed no one sane would ever surpass it haha. ALWAYS try an offer before leaving a bid is the lesson for anyone using eBay I guess.

I had been sad all week about this one escaping, it is a big relief it made its way to you in the end Michael, forget the price, amazing watch! 👍

I don't mind lining the dealers pocket, he was brave enough to buy from those photos and I got the most perfect black dial Constellation I have owned. 👍
£3800 I paid for those who are interested, which to me is well worth it.
Cheers, Michael

Sharp · Jul 17, 2019

michael e
I don't mind lining the dealers pocket, he was brave enough to buy from those photos and I got the most perfect black dial Constellation I have owned. 👍
£3800 I paid for those who are interested, which to me is well worth it.
Cheers, Michael

Yes it is 100% worth it Michael, it's an incredible example! Again congratulations!

michael e · Jul 30, 2019

Just an update on this one.
I was told by a friend that the hands may just need gently wiping with rodico to bring the colour back and remove the tarnish, low and behold a gentle wipe had them back to gold and the tarnish was gone, pretty strange really, the AML was the same.
Interesting to see that the wording and markers are in negative relief too which is I didn’t know, I always thought these dial had gold print.

Taybharr · Jul 30, 2019

A real beauty and timeless dress watch

cristos71 · Jul 30, 2019

michael e
Just an update on this one.
I was told by a friend that the hands may just need gently wiping with rodico to bring the colour back and remove the tarnish, low and behold a gentle wipe had them back to gold and the tarnish was gone, pretty strange really, the AML was the same.
Interesting to see that the wording and markers are in negative relief too which is I didn’t know, I always thought these dial had gold print.

What a beauty! 🥰

omega-3 · May 21, 2021

cristos71
What a stunner! 🥰....but it's a 2852, the 2853 is the Deluxe.

As a noob, how can I determine 2852 from 2853? If the caseback has both 2852 and 2853 engraved, like the one OP posted, isn't it then a Deluxe model?

septentrio · May 21, 2021

omega-3
As a noob, how can I determine 2852 from 2853? If the caseback has both 2852 and 2853 engraved, like the one OP posted, isn't it then a Deluxe model?

Deluxe also has an 18k dial.

omega-3 · May 21, 2021

michael e
..., pretty strange really, the AML was the same....

Sorry for my ignorance, but what is AML?

michael e · May 21, 2021

omega-3
Sorry for my ignorance, but what is AML?

Applied Metal Logo 👍

Servius · May 21, 2021

That dial is really impressive... A stunning piece !

The difference a new plexi can make. 2853 Constellation.

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