Vintage Constellations. Show and tell

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bananapeanut

·Oct 15, 2022

Arrowhead 2852 with extreme patina from 1955

Edited: Oct 17, 2022

 

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tjdwhite

·Oct 15, 2022

That’s fun!

 

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kaplan

·Oct 15, 2022

I wonder what causes that kind of patina on a non-lume watch, I always assumed it was passive smoke inhalation, but this one is kinda extreme

 

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bananapeanut

·Oct 15, 2022

kaplan

I wonder what causes that kind of patina on a non-lume watch, I always assumed it was passive smoke inhalation, but this one is kinda extreme

I think it has something to do with the paint/chemicals used on this particular dial because I have seen one other example of the exact same model here on OF that started to age fairly similarly. Interestingly, the movement is super clean and the case is sharp so it makes you wonder what triggered the chemical reaction but I doubt it's tobacco. It probably just flew too close to the sun 😀

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felsby

·Oct 15, 2022·I don't see any option in settings or profile

hejsam

My 2799 got a new strap and paired with a NOS 18k buckle I have had laying around for some time waiting for the right watch

Gorgeous watch and buckle! That folded strap is also really nice - where'd you get it?

 

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hejsam

·Oct 15, 2022

felsby

Gorgeous watch and buckle! That folded strap is also really nice - where'd you get it?

The strap is from Torre Straps 😀

 

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felsby

·Oct 15, 2022·I don't see any option in settings or profile

hejsam

The strap is from Torre Straps 😀

I found him on IG - they are perfect! Did you order through Fratellowatches?

 

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MtV

·Oct 15, 2022

felsby

I found him on IG - they are perfect! Did you order through Fratellowatches?

Drop him a DM. No need to go through an intermediary platform. Matteo is super nice and responsive and does incredible work. Be aware though, this might become an expensive exercise. I got one, then another couple, and by now my whole collection is equipped with his straps. 😁

 

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tjdwhite

·Oct 15, 2022

@torrestraps this fella, I have 3 already 🥰

 

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Pixitfecit

·Oct 19, 2022

These 751 Constellations have some special1970s chique and mine is an almost mint example. I like it sharp!

 

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cristos71

·Nov 10, 2022

So it's taken a while....7 years to be precise...to finally score an RG 7077 for my RG 2853....so here a group shot with friends 😀

The bracelet came to me from @MtV with a couple of shiny things going his way....more about that another time in a joint post 😉

 

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cnjackson

·Nov 10, 2022

cristos71

So it's taken a while....7 years to be precise...to finally score an RG 7077 for my RG 2853....so here a group shot with friends 😀

The bracelet came to me from @MtV with a couple of shiny things going his way....more about that another time in a joint post 😉

Holy moly! Those are three beautiful watches!!!

Green with envy!
Chris

 

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MtV

·Nov 10, 2022

cristos71

The bracelet came to me from @MtV with a couple of shiny things going his way....more about that another time in a joint post 😉

It’s definitely with the right person now, I have no doubts we’re equally stoked about them. Looking forward to that shooting to create some vintage Omega watch porn. 😁

 

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gbesq

·Nov 10, 2022

cristos71

So it's taken a while....7 years to be precise...to finally score an RG 7077 for my RG 2853....so here a group shot with friends 😀

The bracelet came to me from @MtV with a couple of shiny things going his way....more about that another time in a joint post 😉

Oh, come on! This just isn't right! Beautiful trio of vintage Connies. Jealous. 🥰🥰🥰.

 

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Pahawi

·Nov 10, 2022

cristos71

So it's taken a while....7 years to be precise...to finally score an RG 7077 for my RG 2853....so here a group shot with friends 😀

The bracelet came to me from @MtV with a couple of shiny things going his way....more about that another time in a joint post 😉

Amazing 🥰 Congrats 👍

 

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Ohmeguh

·Nov 10, 2022

cristos71

So it's taken a while....7 years to be precise...to finally score an RG 7077 for my RG 2853....so here a group shot with friends 😀

The bracelet came to me from @MtV with a couple of shiny things going his way....more about that another time in a joint post 😉

Beautiful trio! am filled with admiration, love, and envy at all the same time. 🙄🥰😒

 

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YYTIN

·Nov 10, 2022

Oh my Oh my... when I start thinking about breaking down, you just put this to another level !!!
Amazing trio.
And now I'm waiting for your common post @MtV x @cristos71 !
This will kill me softly !

 

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AnotherAussie

·Nov 10, 2022

cristos71

So it's taken a while....7 years to be precise...to finally score an RG 7077 for my RG 2853....so here a group shot with friends 😀

The bracelet came to me from @MtV with a couple of shiny things going his way....more about that another time in a joint post 😉

I’ll need to clean myself up after seeing this! A collection that inspires. Thanks for sharing.

 

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Zapatta

·Nov 10, 2022

This notification never disappoints 😎

 

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iamvr

·Nov 23, 2022

Not mine 😀, but I thought I post it for posterity. A OT 18781. It's being offered in Japan for a BIN of as little as $18.6k