Help with Constellation 14393 61 SC

Peemacgee

Welcome to OF @Alchemist-NYC
The pics provided aren’t really good enough to assess the watch properly and they have been over exposed to hide any flaws the watch has.

In principle the watch looks genuine.
But as a critique:
The case is soft
The dial has bubbling
The crown is an incorrect replacement
The movt looks to have been harshly cleaned and has a replacement rotor.
And IMHO the aftermarket cyclops replacement crystal is hideous.
I think the marks around the 8 index might be on the crystal but can’t be sure.

In saying all that - The arrowhead dial variant of the 14393 is reasonably uncommon, so whether the watch is still worth buying will come down to price and tolerance for a less than perfect watch.

It’s much easier if you tell us the asking price rather than trying to give a ball park figure.

H hant26

It is quite common to see the color of the rotor is different from the rest of the movement. I don't know if the rotor was replaced or just because parts of movement come from different supplier. Of course, the movement needs a proper service.
The marks at 8 are on the crystal, not the dial.
The crown is not correct for this model.
The case was polished (a common thing for vintage watches from Japan) but IMO it is not too bad since we still see the line on the bezel and the joints where the lug meet the case are not flat.
The dial has small bubbles (another common thing for vintage watches from Japan).

H hant26

It surely will last longer than all of us if you take care of it properly

Dan S

The watch is legit, the rest is your decision.

• The dial may degrade further, whether it "needs" to be replaced is a matter of aesthetics and your personal choice.
• The case is polished, which is also a cosmetic issue, and one for you to decide.
• Nobody can tell you whether parts of the movement will need replacement. Buying an unserviced vintage watch without a warranty carries some risk. Sometimes you get lucky and the watch needs only a simple service. Other times there are hundreds of dollars of extra repairs. Even a basic service is expensive, especially if you don't have a regular watchmaker to go to. If you're looking for a sure thing with a warranty and without additional unknown costs, you might consider buying a new watch in a vintage style.
• As for price, that is also for you to decide, based on your access to watches, your budget, and whether you're willing to hunt patiently for months or if you would like a watch right away. If you ultimately decide that the watch is not right for you, the condition isn't satisfactory, or you don't want to pay for repairs, you will take a significant loss when you sell it.

Many collectors, like those on the forum will simply say that they are not interested in this watch at all because of the condition, and the price is too high for them. But these are people who already own dozens (or hundreds) of watches, so they have different standards and are only interested in excellent watches and bargains.

Alchemist-NYC

Hey all, I'm looking to buy my first vintage watch but really don't know exactly what to look for on how to verify if this watch I'm looking at is legit and if any major parts were replaced. Any chance anyone can help? This is regarding a OMEGA Constellation 14393 61 SC Pie Pan Dial Cal.561 Silver Dial

Can anyone let me know if it's legit and then what major flaws this watch might show that I should be aware of now (and in future searches) as well as what a good estimate would be for this particular watch.

Thanks in advance!

Shabbaz

Not delibererately. This is a watch from the japanese dealer closer who takes pictures of every watch the same way. It's just been sold for $ 1.853. It was in my watch list. So maybe the OP took the big plunge.