Advice on 1962 Constellation

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Hi there - I'm just looking for some advice on a 1962 constellation, bead of rice bracelet. I have been burnt with a fake before and I'm just looking for advice for authenticity and some idea of value. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Photos attached - Harry

 
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Looks all genuine and original but the condition, especially of the dial, is poor. I’d say maybe £500 inc bracelet.
 
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Looks all genuine and original but the condition, especially of the dial, is poor. I’d say maybe £500 inc bracelet.
Thank you. Yeah, worried about the quality of the dial. I guess it's tricky and expensive to find a replacement?
 
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Almost impossible. Much, much easier to be a bit more patient, add a few extra quid and buy a better one to start with.
 
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Almost impossible. Much, much easier to be a bit more patient, add a few extra quid and buy a better one to start with.
Thanks for the advice. I'll follow it.
 
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Dial is trashed. Don’t waste your money on this one
 
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Couple of things.
That must be the earliest .004 I’ve seen with an 18,6xx movt.
The dial is poor.
It has heavy rotor rub.
The case is really quite good.
Dials do come up but it might take you a long time to find the right one.
I don’t think anyone would pair a 5-row BOR with this case style.
A 7-row BOR would look so much better.
(That’s not to say it’s not original if the watch really is as early as it appears to be)
The BOR is heavily stretched.
 
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Couple of things.
That must be the earliest .004 I’ve seen with an 18,6xx movt.
The dial is poor.
It has heavy rotor rub.
The case is really quite good.
Dials do come up but it might take you a long time to find the right one.
I don’t think anyone would pair a 5-row BOR with this case style.
A 7-row BOR would look so much better.
(That’s not to say it’s not original if the watch really is as early as it appears to be)
The BOR is heavily stretched.
Useful. Thanks. I'm going to keep looking. I really want a vintage Constellation with BOR.
 
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Are you asking for an opinion on this watch?
Sorry David, I didn't mean to post that there.