mrsnak
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You made a good decision...
...as one who has bought and sold quite a few up there, it's very much a minefield for Constellations and you truly need to often rely on your gut instinct. I'm sure if Desmond were around, he could point out whether or not the watch had real issues, but with how the gold cases are being reproduced, and the fact that the seller would not show a movement picture would probably keep me away. I would also have needed to evaluate the seller's history and location. Does he specialize and what quality of watches does he sell? The dueling bidders with low feedback at the end also would have been highly suspicious to me.
Cal 352 Constellation?
As you may or may not know, I have a bit of a penchant for Omega Constellations and particularly gold ones. The latter have become very expensive of late as the value is linked to the (scrap) gold price which is a shame as it makes collecting these beauti...
It would be difficult to contemplate any online purchase . . .
. . . without images of the movement, Andrew. I wouldn't consider buying a watch without clear macros that showed the movement number unless I knew the seller personally. Cordially, Art
You made a good decision...
...as one who has bought and sold quite a few up there, it's very much a minefield for Constellations and you truly need to often rely on your gut instinct. I'm sure if Desmond were around, he could point out whether or not the watch had real issues, but ...
I had no idea gold cases were being reproduced, snak. The crown . . .
. . . looks like a modern replacement, but the case, dial, and hands all look ok to my eyes - not that that's saying much !
This one looked okay...
... I was more speaking of a nasty trend that is occurring these days with some solid gold (usually 18kt) cases. Should have been clear.
Everything looks OK to me...
...but a refusal to show movement or inside caseback pictures is a signal to run away. Someone who won't give basic and necessary information about a watch at that price level, isn't someone I would want to do business with. The shame is that the watch is...
Not a bad price for that one
I think it is reasonable to assume it is a 352 but some risk without picture. Case is polished but not as bad as you suspect - those lugs are shaped differently and are closer to centenary type lugs than the style you are referring to. Dial is nice and or...
Agree with Mike.
I made a low bid on that one but did not go to the end just because I already have one 18K 2652. That one looks like a very good deal at that price.
i would have risked it
as most of my watches have been purchased from there without any problems i would have risked it. if it had not been a 352 then you could have returned it with full money refund because of paypals protection. it does amaze me how many 'dealers' dont have ...
It looks like the consensus is.........
pretty evenly split then - I think that on reflection I did the right thing for me. I wouldn't have liked to risk finding something wrong with it when it arrived in the post. Thanks for the input guys - it's always good to have other people's opinions and...
Is the Diameter of Case Ref 2652 Same as Case Ref 2648?
Does anyone know if Constellation Case Ref 2652 has the same size diameter as the Constellation with Case Ref 2648? Do both these models/case Refs have the same dial size?
No - dial size and crystal are different
The 2652 reference has the same dial size and crystal as say the 2699, 2799, 2852 etc. but not the 2648
Dial Question...
How hard would it be to find an original dial, or even a replacement dial for the 2652? This message has been edited by kyle L on 2012-04-04 17:54:21
Original dial?
In nice shape, very difficult. Replacement dial? Watchco has a 354 connie dial up for sale on the bay right now - of course it's a later production but should fit case ref. 2652.
This ugly thing ?
If Mike means this ugly thing, you'd better run as far as you can Kyle...
Patina?
Then eat a bunch of chocolate and smudge your fingers all over that dial. That'll do the job. ;-)