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Oct 26, 2011,14:06 PM
 

Hi friends.

  After one month of communicating, bidding, translating (from Japanese into English) paying and waiting, I receive this rare bird today. It's the one on the cover page that Desmond has written about the Constellaton 168.001,

  Yes, it's that exact watch in that picture.

 Now here are the pics

  

  You can see the ring outside of the movement to support the large dial.

  anh the 14K Medallion on the back.

 

The case is still very sharp, there is no sign of being polished.

 

and the only problem I have right now is to find a pair of 19mm end links for that bead of rice bracelet.

 

  If you know where to find, please let me know.

  Best regards.

  Cheers.

 

   Hoi.

 

 

  ps.. this is the pic from the seller in Japan

 

    

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Congrats Hoi!

 
 By: kyle L : October 26th, 2011-17:13
Looks really nice, dial looks minty! Did you happen to get that 2242 on the bay?

No, I did not

 
 By: hoipolloi : October 26th, 2011-19:14
Hi Kyle. You can see me there fighting for that 2242, but I lost . well, just because I already have 2 of them and try to save for something big coming up. Have you tried Japan Yahoo Auction yet ? Hi Lee. The dauphine hands are original for that watch. I ... 

Nope...

 
 By: kyle L : October 26th, 2011-19:47
I can't read anything...haha

I use Rinkya. [nt]

 
 By: hoipolloi : October 26th, 2011-20:43
No message body

I'm sure they are original...

 
 By: EdwardL : October 29th, 2011-07:31
And I also know that you are not averse to trying something new. Cheers Ed

very nice catch...

 
 By: EdwardL : October 26th, 2011-18:38
Huge Congrats Hoi. Although dauphine hands are my favourite, but a baton hands would better suit the markers in this dial. Just my 2 cents. Ed

Lovely watch.

 
 By: grigo : October 26th, 2011-20:54
It effectively looks to be in great condition. Congratulations on the catch. Best regards, George

It is worth...

 
 By: mac_omega : October 27th, 2011-03:09
Hoi, it is worth collecting indeed! Pristine unpolished pieces do not show up so often... huge congrats on your catch! Erich

Thank you everybody.

 
 By: hoipolloi : October 27th, 2011-05:07
Thank you everybody. It's been on my wrist from yesterday and I love it, I also like to thank Desmond for his special essay about this constellation model, without his knowledge, I would not have known there were 168.001's from Japan to collect. Best. Hoi

very nice Hoi

 
 By: G99 : October 27th, 2011-05:49
very similar to the dial that is in my 168.004. same movement, just different lug shape to the case. i'm looking for a replacement as the one i've got is sadly a redial. if you ever come across one please let me know. its either that or having it redialle... 

168.004

 
 By: hoipolloi : October 27th, 2011-06:57
Hi Graham. I always remember that you need one and haven't seen anything coming up yet.. The dial of 168.001 is a bit larger than the hidden crowns and has a supporting ring. BTW, here are my twins of 004 Best...  

Good Pick Up

 
 By: mondodec : October 27th, 2011-07:34
Haha, I was tempted but passed. You dont see many of these on weatern markets. It was a nice piece and now has a nice home. Congrats! Cheers Desmond

thanks for bearing me in...

 
 By: G99 : October 27th, 2011-07:37
thanks for bearing me in mind Hoi, but showing me your twins is just rubbing in my problem best G...  

Thanks for showing the piece Hoi

 
 By: MSNWatch : October 27th, 2011-07:53
This is something I will have to keep an eye out for in the future especially if one comes up for sale in the same condition as yours!

Yahoo Japan Auctions

 
 By: hoipolloi : October 27th, 2011-08:19
Hi Desmond. I feel lucky you did not take it and looks like you know all the corners of the world. Hi Mike. You may already know about Yahoo Japan, that's the market you can find these jumbos. Best.