Advice on constellation piepan

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Piepan_Al

·Nov 15, 2019

Hi, I've been lurking on the forum for a while whilst searching for the right constellation pie pan to purchase, for myself to wear. I am looking for some advise from those much more knowledgeable on this forum on a piece I've come across as my knowledge is still very limited.

It's a 14381 9 SC reference cal 551. Asking price around £1500, not serviced.
My observations are that the dial looks original with some discolouration, the hands look correct (I think) but have some spotting, case looks unpolished and the movement is correct for this reference. The bracelet looks as it should when I compare with other BoR and I'm unsure whether the crown is correct.

I'd really appreciate some insights from others as I'm sure to have missed a few things.

 

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Peemacgee

·Nov 15, 2019·Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers

Welcome @Piepan_Al
Compliments on your first post for giving your own assessment.
Good case, pleasingly aged arrowhead pie pan dial.
5-row BOR is a nice bonus.
Crown is a replacement.
Movement has some significant rotor rub so does need a service.
£1,500 is at the top end of what you should be paying for this IMHO.

 

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Passover

·Nov 15, 2019

Hi and welcome on OF!

Very good first post, lots of pictures and you did your homework well!

Looks like an original condition watch (crown is from a Seamaster)

price is on the high side with the service to be carried out on top

 

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hoipolloi

·Nov 15, 2019

Service cost + correct crown will cost you about $600.
But that one is a rare version of arrow head constellation.
You decide.

 

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STANDY

·Nov 15, 2019

Your not finding another for a while, I would overpay for it.

 

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harrymai86

·Nov 15, 2019

Of course you try to bargain it down for a little bit 😁😁

 

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Edward53

·Nov 15, 2019

Finding the correct crown won't be easy. I'd want it all original for that price.

 

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MSNWatch

·Nov 15, 2019·Vintage Omega Aficionado

This is an 18k version of this watch with the correct crown and a very uncommon mirror finish to the dial.

 

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hoipolloi

·Nov 15, 2019

When I said correct crown, I meant scalloped 😁

 

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DailyAdvancement

·Nov 15, 2019

MSNWatch

This is an 18k version of this watch with the correct crown and a very uncommon mirror finish to the dial.

Very, very envious, you fortunate person!

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Nov 15, 2019

Nice watch, it is pricey for a 14381 but I'd buy it at that price for the piepan and arrowhead markers. The correct crown can be found but if you are like me you'll wind up keeping the later replacement, it is much nicer to use.

 

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TexOmega

·Nov 15, 2019

hoipolloi

When I said correct crown, I meant scalloped 😁

Exactly, scalloped crown👍

 

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Piepan_Al

·Nov 15, 2019

Thank you all for your honest feedback, it has been most helpful in reaffirming what I had thought to be quite a nice piece, I just need to decide whether I think it is worth the asking price.

Just one question relating to servicing...Would a watchmaker be able to clean up the hands during a service or would this sort of ageing mean they are damaged beyond repair?

 

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TexOmega

·Nov 15, 2019

Great price, especially with a BOR, dont worry about the hands.

Got the hint, yet?😁

 

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Vitezi

·Nov 15, 2019

P Piepan_Al

as I'm sure to have missed a few things

That case knife is pretty cool too 😎

 

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BDHD

·Nov 15, 2019

A Pie Pan on a steel bracelet is unbeatable