14381 Constellation confusing dial

First and foremost, as it’s a newbie speaking here, Hello Everyone and thanks for all the knowledge and enthusiasm in this forum.

I hope starting a new thread was a right thing to do and I didn’t violate any of the house rules. If I did, sorry, rookie mistake.


To the point, recently on a local online marketplace I came across this Connie.

It appears to be a ref. CK 14381, judging by two line text and lyre-shaped lugs.

Seller claims it was family owned, he has never opened nor serviced it but it’s in running condition.

Overall it looks a little fatigued but what actually bothers me is that I haven’t been able to find another one in this dial and case configuration, namely dome dial with those indices instead of baton ones, with crosshairs, in a case with this type of lugs.

Other issues I see are: replacement crown and a slightly misaligned star.


What’s your opinion on this one. Is it a correct set or a redial/franken ?

Thanks a lot for your help!

P.S. Sorry for the crappy photos but that’s all I have.

Hi,

Welcome to the forum,

I think you have found a nice example and certainly wouldn’t call it fatigued. Dial & case are in nice condition.
As you note it just needs an original crown to make it complete.

Buy it for around US $ 800 plus a bit....good luck ! Kind regards. Achim

Thanks a lot for all the info. Seller is asking aprox. $700 so I guess it's quite a deal.
With reassurance from you guys I'm going to pull the trigger.

Thanks once again!

I thought @watchyouwant ’s price was optimistic nowadays - so absolute bargain.
this reference wears incredibly well on the wrist. great for casual wear and equally at home under a shirt cuff.

I agree it’s a really versatile design. I’m really looking forward to get it on the wrist.

oh yea baby that's a nice one.

I’m lucky to have found it.
Am I a right that the correct crown for this ref. is decagonal one #4204?
Where do you think is the best to look for them and what a fair price would be?