Help Identifng Vintage Omega Constellation

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Hello! A first-time poster who's looking for help identifying a vintage Omega Constellation. I've included images of the info on the inside of the case-back and the movement itself. I would love some help identifying the make, model, year, value, etc.

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Hello and welcome,

There's much to learn, but what has your research told you about the watch apart from that it is an Omega Constellation?
 
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You already know it's a Constellation. The model reference is 14381. The movement is a calibre 551 and the approximate production date can be googled from the long serial number on the movement. The crown looks to be an original decagonal, which is a plus. Without pictures of the front, it's really not possible to add any further observations. Are you looking to buy, sell, keep, or what?
 
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I think it is a 1959 model - caveat, I am definitely not one of the experts on here, but I am learning and think I have it correctly aged but happy to be corrected.
 
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You already know it's a Constellation. The model reference is 14381. The movement is a calibre 551 and the approximate production date can be googled from the long serial number on the movement. The crown looks to be an original decagonal, which is a plus. Without pictures of the front, it's really not possible to add any further observations. Are you looking to buy, sell, keep, or what?
Only two years later for this reply... Ma bad! Thanks for the reply. To answer your question, am looking to sell. And per your ask, have included photos of the front and back. Appreciate the help. (Looks like it might be this watch... https://vintagewatchplace.com/omega-constellation-pie-pan-deluxe/ - ?)
 
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My bad about the above link. Watch is stainless steel, not gold, and looks MUCH more like this 1950s version. https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/1950s-omega-constellation-reference-14381?variant=16468884612

Yup. If you want to sell, clean the watch with a dry cloth, set the time to 10 to 2 (so that the hands don’t cover the text on the dial), and take good, clear pictures in natural light from all angles. Put it on eBay starting at 1$/€ and let the free market do what it does. It’ll end at roughly the price you saw on Hodinkee.

In the description, mention the reference number 14381 and that’s a caliber 551. Let the buyers know it runs as of now, but service history is unknown (unless you can proof otherwise).

Oh, and don’t respond to the sharks around here. It’s those people you’ll find messages of in your inbox with some lowball offers. 😀
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I think it is a 1959 model - caveat, I am definitely not one of the experts on here, but I am learning and think I have it correctly aged but happy to be corrected.
Without the serial that is impossible to tell. There are curved lug 2 liners like that right up until 1961 or so. Noting the -11 iteration I would suggest it is likely one of the later not earlier 2 liners. 60-61 would be my guess. My -9 is from 1960 I believe.
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Without the serial that is impossible to tell. There are curved lug 2 liners like that right up until 1961 or so.
@padders I almost replied to myself this morning saying the same thing it's amazing what a couple more years learning shows. Still learning though. 😁
 
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@padders I almost replied to myself this morning saying the same thing it's amazing what a couple more years learning shows. Still learning though. 😁
Hey we are all still learning, perhaps possibly even Desmond. Your estimate was pretty good, it was your certainty I questioned. I have learned to allow for wiggle room!
 
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Without the serial that is impossible to tell. There are curved lug 2 liners like that right up until 1961 or so. Noting the -11 iteration I would suggest it is likely one of the later not earlier 2 liners. 60-61 would be my guess. My -9 is from 1960 I believe.
I appreciate this and everyone else's replies and help. Rookie questions continue: how can I find the serial number?
 
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I appreciate this and everyone else's replies and help. Rookie questions continue: how can I find the serial number?

You’ll have to open the case back. In the picture of the movement you posted, the rotor is in a position that covers the serial. Wiggle the watch a little and you’ll find this:



The three digits are the caliber (which will also be 551 in your watch), the 8-digit number above it is the serial.
 
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Thanks, Everyone, for the continued support. The serial number is 18030352 and caliber is 551.
 
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I appreciate this and everyone else's replies and help. Rookie questions continue: how can I find the serial number?
Thanks, Padders. The serial number is 18030352 and caliber is 551. How can I use this information to better pinpoint the watch's year/model, etc?
 
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I would put that serial at around 1961. Others may be able to contribute their opinions based on their own similar watches. The model is written inside the caseback as per your first pictures, 14381-11.

Mine is a 17.75m serial gold cap version, model 14381-9 which I date to 1960:

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Thanks, Padders. The serial number is 18030352 and caliber is 551. How can I use this information to better pinpoint the watch's year/model, etc?

You've already been told the model/reference above, ref 14381. As for approximate production date ...
 
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I would put that serial at around 1961. It must be one of the last curved lug ie pre dog leg Connies. Others may be able to contribute their opinions based on their own similar watches. The model is written inside the caseback as per your first pictures, 14381-11.

Mine is a 17.75m serial gold cap version, iteration -9 which I date to 1960:

Amazing, thank you for the fast and friendly help!