Thoughts on this one? Dial and hands look original to me and in good condition. Not sure whether the crown is original. Case Is polished but I’ve seen a lot worse. Serial dates it to 1964 which I believe is correct for a 551.

 

Asking price is $1,090 and negotiable.

 

serif's and "n's" are spot on and I don't see rotor wear from this one pix.

Does the rotor hide any evidence of moisture damage?

 

No, the movement is clean, recently serviced and keeping good time.

 

Throw your hat down a few times in negotiations, if you like the case and dial.



And get written evidence of service and call the watchmaker.......

 

Not perfect, but I think it’s a good example and a reasonable buy. I think that I can get the price down a bit.

 

I could be ok with the dial at the right price. But the case ... no.

 

"Reasonable" is for 2am closing times. This one night costs $1k not 3 drinks.
Don't settle unless you like it, more and better are out there.


well, you ask for opnions

 

Lol, fair enough, but I actually do like it at under $1k. I’ve seen a lot of pie pan Connies at twice this price that are pretty beaten up.

 

the value is there if you like it, wear it well and enjoy.


But throw your hat down a few times.

 

You could hang out for one which has not been buffed as much as this, but sharper ones are getting really hard to find.

It would be pretty attractive at $900 if you can get the seller down, and if you subsequently find something better you could move this on one at that price without much trouble.

 

Good watch. Good price. I would buy it. Although I'm not a gold furniture guy.