Just a couple quick photos. As always, the photos do not do it justice. Off for watch guy's evaluation & most likely service in the days ahead. If you look real close at the dial's center, you can see a faint image of the floating Omega logo.

 

Thanks, I'm in Thanks also to my many forum mentors. Yes, I will be sure to tell my watch guy not to polish it. So far, I've only made that mistake once and unfortunately crisp edged lugs became rounded a bit too much.

 

Thanks, couldn't have said it better

 

I love gold!

 

Me too!

 

Respectable Member MKelley

It is a lovely watch and you will be proud of it.

Virtually all the Constellations are so attractive and they will surely melt one's heart. However to get a good and genuine factory-original example is becoming more and more difficult, as each day passes. There are too many with redone dials, frankens and fakes, around.

Thank-you.

 

Thank you for your kind words and for imparting wisdom to the ever growing scarcity to the vintage originals that are becoming fewer and further between redone dials, frankens and fakes, sadly I too know this is true. This is the reason I rely on the knowledge and expertise found abundantly and freely on this forum. My newbie status is real and evident throughout several threads found on this forum. However, I'm always willing to learn, so that I may avoid some of the missteps experienced by even the most discerning collector.

 

Yes it is a cal. 551. The serial number is 17xxxxx. 1959, according to the database.

 

Very nice. Congrats. I should go after one of these myself.

 

Thanks, I think you should go after one. IMHO, it's a nice addition to my collection and I'm certain it would be to yours.

 

I know I will in due time just that I don't wear much gold for now. But when the time comes, it will be a de luxe piepan.

 

In due time for sure. A de luxe pie pan is an excellent choice.

 

Love mine - fantastic decision!

 

Thanks, I owe my decision, in part, to you and others who weighed in during my decision making process. It's an excellent addition to any collection. I can see why you love yours. I'm certainly in with mine.

 

Beautiful watch! Congrats!

 

Thank, I appreciate it