I would like some advise on three Constellations that I currently own but realistically I only need one. They are all 18ct and all offer something very different. I have already made my mind up but want to make sure I've not missed something as I don't really know much about them. The "deluxe" is in great condition and is also a birthday watch as it was made on my birthday but in 1958, the Denison cased in the middle comes with B+P & was serviced recently by Simon and finally the monocoque cased at the right is just in fantastic condition and is perhaps the most rare of them all. Which would you keep and why? I already have access to the SC so this isn't a stealth post
No doubt at all in my mind. The Deluxe. Because IMO it is far and away the most beautiful of the lot. ETA: Can't you keep the monocoque as well? And anyway what's this word "need"? It's certainly not in my vocabulary.
Three nice Connies Definitely get rid of the DeLuxe -and sell it to me Sensible answer - no competition - if you're only going to keep one keep the DeLuxe Dennison dome dial is nice but has a limited market compared to Swiss cased watches The monocoque whilst not particularly common has an even more limited appeal. However, if they were mine I'd be keeping all three
The Deluxe was also my choice. I say need as I don't really have any situation where i would wear a dress watch apart from weddings. Why would you hang on to the monocoque as well?
Have you checked Desmonds site for respective references? http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.co.uk/
Yes I have read his site many times but don't think it mentions tap size etc. I do know it needs to be a decagonal crown though
I would keep it because it's also a looker in a very different way, is probably undervalued at present and might be worth more later on. But I would wear a "dress" watch on any formal or semi-formal occasions, going out to dinner, or if I simply felt like it so your criteria aren't mine. I was just being flippant about the word "need" - we are collectors after all.... If I really like a watch and I don't need to raise money, I don't see the point of selling it. I collect various other things and my philosophy is never to sell anything if you have the slightest doubts, because if you change your mind you can't get it back.
Then I think the question is "What is the part code for Constellation ref 123.456.ab" I'm sure there someone here that can help you better than I can. Pat
If it's a 2852 I think you can still get these from Ofrei 8100/1060. Gold plated though. It's worth reading this http://forums.watchuseek.com/f20/constellation-crown-conundrum-446043.html
Sell all three and buy a Patek. Na, I'm just playing. Isn't some of the fun in collecting posting quality stuff like this? At least I appreciate your excellent trio.
