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SOLD 1961 REDUCED Serviced Stainless Steel Constellation Cal 551 - 14381-61 SC

  1. GuiltyBoomerang Apr 15, 2018

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    Dear OF members and everyone browsing,

    I have up for sale my Constellation from 1961. This was a purchase from @blubarb that at the time I just couldn't resist. I'd love to see it go to a friendly home, perhaps even someone who is just starting out their collection.
    My asking price is $850USD including tracked and insured shipping from Australia via PayPal. Buyer is responsible for any customs/duties for import. Refunds not accepted unless item is not as described.

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    * Dimensions - 18mm lugs, 34.5mm wide without crown, 36mm with crown, and 44mm lug-to-lug.

    * Cal 551 Movement with movement serial 185755099 was serviced last year and is running well.

    * Case is in overall good condition with some marks from use. Caseback has light scratches and marks and observatory medallion is intact. There are a couple of chips on the edges. As far as I can tell it has not seen much polishing, if any at all.

    * It originally came with an incorrect signed crown. During service the stem was found to have rust and so my watchmaker replaced the stem and added a Seamaster signed crown. This is obviously still incorrect from an aesthetic viewpoint, however it does it's job. The replaced stem and crown are included.

    * The dial is very patinaed. @blubarb called it a "tiger-eye" effect, and judging by the oxidization on the hands, probably came from light water damage. That said, text and crosshair are still very clear and the dial looks great from all angles. The unsigned crystal is clear, though has some marks from use whilst in my possession.

    * The watch will come on a new leather strap with a period correct Omega buckle signed by MG (the sun logo,) as well as a non-signed expandable JB Champion band it was on when I received the watch. The guarantee and Certificate of High Precision are included, though the certificate's movement number is 18575009. Probably either a misprint or mistake on Omega's part.

    * I acquired an Omega box from @watchknut that fits in the 70s black outer box. Again, not technically correct, however it stores the papers and expandable band neatly underneath the watch. The Spanish papers that came with this box will also be included.

    Please see photos attached, and let me know if you have any questions!

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    Edited Apr 29, 2018
  2. GuiltyBoomerang Apr 16, 2018

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    Bump for the day!
     
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  3. GuiltyBoomerang Apr 17, 2018

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    Bumpity bump :)
     
  4. GuiltyBoomerang Apr 19, 2018

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    Bumping with some photos for clarification:

    Watch with the buckle on, the JB band and replaced stem/crown packaging:

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    How everything fits inside the outer box. There is a small gap which I will fill when packing for delivery.

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    The red box is for the Spanish market and the papers in that are for a different Constellation.

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    Close-up of movement number - this matches the guarantee paper, however the Certificate of Precision number is 90 serials behind.

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    Guarantee case reference matches CB caseback.

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    And lastly, the guarantee booklet has a missing page (or two) at the back.

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    Let me know if you have any further questions!

    Eugene
     
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  5. GuiltyBoomerang Apr 21, 2018

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    Bumping for the weekend!
     
  6. GuiltyBoomerang Apr 22, 2018

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    Reduction to $950USD!
     
  7. GuiltyBoomerang Apr 23, 2018

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    Bump for the week :>
     
  8. GuiltyBoomerang Apr 26, 2018

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    Reduction to $900USD!
     
  9. GuiltyBoomerang Apr 27, 2018

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    Bumpity Bump
     
  10. GuiltyBoomerang Apr 29, 2018

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    Weekend special of $850USD!
     
  11. GuiltyBoomerang May 1, 2018

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    Bummpp
     
  12. GuiltyBoomerang May 3, 2018

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    Sold! Thanks for the space OF. Going to a fellow forum member ;)
     
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