Constellation Caseback Question

kyle L
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Has the caseback been replaced? Just picked up this 168.005, someone asked if it was a replacement so I thought I would ask. 馃槙

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It looks to be missing one star.

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Steve
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I've bought this same question up in a past thread (i'm sure Ashley will hunt it out ) I mentioned to Dennis about different amounts of stars, also on some constellations the observatory has brick work on its design.
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Pictures showing brick work, and no brick work. Both with 8 stars.
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Back case showing '7' stars.

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(pic's off the net)
 
kyle L
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It looks to be missing one star.

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I think it's there, in person it's very faint and there's a lump in that spot. Not sure why it's like that and why it's the only star worn.
 
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Back case showing '7' stars.

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There's 8, but the star in question is worn almost off - just like Kyle's watch.

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Looks correct to me - and in nice shape too.
 
gatorcpa
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It looks fine to me.

I think some of the earlier 5-digit references came with gold medallions on steel cases . Not the 168.005. Should be all steel with no brickwork and that's exactly what you have.

Saw this on your website the other day and I now have the opportunity to congratulate you on a very nice purchase!

Take care,
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I see it in both his and your post Ashley.

So do I.

Coloring of the medallion looks a bit off. But at first glance, it would probably fool me.

Anything funny looking on the inside, Hoi?
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kyle L
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I would probably be tricked too. I should probably study Constellations a little more!
 
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Your pictures show why close inspections are a must when buying a pie-pan Constellation. Unless one is buying with a right of return, it's best to only buy these from known sources.

Even my example came with an incorrect bridge, but I was lucky enough to find a correct replacement from a parts house.

Take care,
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Your pictures show why close inspections are a must when buying a pie-pan Constellation. Unless one is buying with a right of return, it's best to only buy these from known sources.

Makes you realize just how scary it is out there. Also makes me realize I'm tickled to have the pieces I do. Should make the n00bs happy to know they have a place to ask questions like this forum.
 
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