Any input on this vintage Constellation?

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ngintime

·Jul 27, 2023

Hi all. I'm curious about the watch pictured below. Are there any apparent defects? Anything that might be off? Would really appreciate any feedback. Thanks!

 

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TexOmega

·Jul 27, 2023

Welcome

Have you ever looked at any Constellations ?

 

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ngintime

·Jul 27, 2023

@TexOmega Not all that many no. Not sure what you mean. Is this one a fake?

 

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MtV

·Jul 27, 2023

Very polished, redial, the buckle is fake… the typical watch that was gussied up by some ambitious seller. Definitely one to avoid.

 

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ngintime

·Jul 27, 2023

Okay gotcha. Thanks!

 

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TexOmega

·Jul 27, 2023

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@TexOmega Not all that many no. Not sure what you mean. Is this one a fake?

If there was only a database that could be accessed via a search function, someone could make a few dollars.

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Aroxx

·Jul 27, 2023·Sets his watch

It's a pretty bad redial. The main text is super squished together and too thick. Just looks all wrong. Also the hash marks going around the dial are very wonky with varying spacing and thickness. Best bet is to grab a good image from the thread linked above and use it as a baseline. Then compare side by side when looking at new examples.

 

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stormysky10

·Jul 27, 2023

Since you have good pictures (including case back with reference number = 14381), I would recommend searching for good examples (of that reference in the same material = 18k) that have been posted on this forum (and the internet). A lot of times that will help you filter out the bad ones (like this one). If you're stuck, then that becomes a good time to ask questions about specific details, etc.