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qazwsx1
路Just taking it out to catch some sunlight. 馃ぉ
Vintage Constellations. Show and tell
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felsby
路路I don't see any option in settings or profileHad to act quickly to secure this gem, so haven't been able to check the ref. - although I am quite certain it is an early 2852.
Will replace the blurry photo with a sharper version tomorrow.
Will replace the blurry photo with a sharper version tomorrow.
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goudaville
路this 14393 was an estate sale find I paid to have restored. it's nice but haven't really connected with it, so hoping switching to a brown strap in 2026 will do the trick
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uk_onega
路this 14393 was an estate sale find I paid to have restored. it's nice but haven't really connected with it, so hoping switching to a brown strap in 2026 will do the trick
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tritto
路Finally able to add my '59 14381 Constellation after sourcing a correct vintage flat foot crown from one of our fellow members. This one was offered by a friend and member of our local watch group who bought it to strip the somewhat beat up solid gold bracelet and offered the two-tone head to me. It was looking very sad, but a careful polish, service, new crystal and crown have brought it back to life.
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omega1994
路Beauty, congrats on restoring it. wear in good health
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amuscare87
路Finally able to add my '59 14381 Constellation after sourcing a correct vintage flat foot crown from one of our fellow members. This one was offered by a friend and member of our local watch group who bought it to strip the somewhat beat up solid gold bracelet and offered the two-tone head to me. It was looking very sad, but a careful polish, service, new crystal and crown have brought it back to life.
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amuscare87
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After a few years of being insanely picky and holding off for the right one, I was finally able to purchase a 168.005 in 18k yellow gold. One owner watch, in perfect running condition, seemingly unpolished with a nice rosy patina. Now the search begins for a period correct 18k buckle!
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uk_onega
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After a few years of being insanely picky and holding off for the right one, I was finally able to purchase a 168.005 in 18k yellow gold. One owner watch, in perfect running condition, seemingly unpolished with a nice rosy patina. Now the search begins for a period correct 18k buckle!
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amuscare87
路Looks amazing! Where did you manage to find it?
Definitely paid up a little for it, but it鈥檚 as crisp as any example I have found.
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uk_onega
路picked it up from someone who works at Christies auction house. Had it posted for about 2 minutes on chrono24 before I saw it. We worked together on a price that was good for both of us.
Definitely paid up a little for it, but it鈥檚 as crisp as any example I have found.
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Hal10000
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After a few years of being insanely picky and holding off for the right one, I was finally able to purchase a 168.005 in 18k yellow gold. One owner watch, in perfect running condition, seemingly unpolished with a nice rosy patina. Now the search begins for a period correct 18k buckle!
I'm usually terrible at waiting but it paid off.
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amuscare87
路How much did you pay in the end?
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Hal10000
路5500 all in.
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Peemacgee
路路Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers
After a few years of being insanely picky and holding off for the right one, I was finally able to purchase a 168.005 in 18k yellow gold. One owner watch, in perfect running condition, seemingly unpolished with a nice rosy patina. Now the search begins for a period correct 18k buckle!
Not cheap but most likely worth every penny in the long run.
Are they the flat onyx inserts of a solid gold dial I see there? i.e. making it a 168.006 deluxe rather than a 'common-or-garden' 168.005.
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amuscare87
路very nice indeed @amuscare87 - lovely case.
Not cheap but most likely worth every penny in the long run.
Are they the flat onyx inserts of a solid gold dial I see there? i.e. making it a 168.006 deluxe rather than a 'common-or-garden' 168.005.
That鈥檚 a good question that I don鈥檛 know the answer to so hopefully you have some insight. The caseback is stamped 168.005/6 SC and I believe they are onyx inserts.
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