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  1. M.T.Pham Nov 4, 2014

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    Dear all
    I found this Constellation, and the seller offer a little cheaper price than it stated in the web:
    http://www.vtgwatch.com/omega-const...-561-reference-14393-10-sc-vintage-watch.html
    I think it was over polished,
    With the series number (14393 10 SC), I check the series with Omega database, the watch should be 18K solid gold, but it seems not true to me.
    What is about 10-SC, I understand the there are a lot of variations, how to check that?
    The crown also seems to be not original, the gold color is not consistent between the hands and hour-markers.
    What do you think about it? Your comments are much appreciated.

    Kind regards

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  2. M.T.Pham Nov 5, 2014

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    Dear
    I would like to know whether is it worth to buy that watch, and at what price is reasonable/ acceptable
    Thanks
     
  3. mondodec Editor Constellation Collectors Blog Nov 5, 2014

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    Hmm it's not over-polished. The lugs still have some definition and the bezel retains its chamfer. Movement looks clean. Hard to find a decagonal crown to replace the round crown but that's no biggie. Case back medallion is quite crisp.

    Overall, it looks like an honest watch. Domed dial reduced its desirability just a tad. On a good day one might realise around the 750 USD mark for this piece on eBay, perhaps a bit more.

    Cheers

    Desmond
     
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  4. cristos71 Nov 5, 2014

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    Always subjective, but for me, without checking the listing that you linked too, and just based on the look and condition that is a 350-400 euro watch.

    Back is scratched up, wrong crown, looks a bit polished and might need a service....

    Hope that helps
     
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  5. M.T.Pham Nov 5, 2014

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    Thank a lot Mododec and Cristos
    I will not buy it, keep looking for other Constellation
     
  6. davidswiss Nov 5, 2014

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    Looked like an honest piece and at the right price could be interesting.
     
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  7. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Nov 5, 2014

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    It depends on what you are after - if you are looking for a pristine vintage example this is not it. What you have here is an above average example - nice dial, polished but not beat up case and movement looks clean. For a lower price it would not be a bad buy - I would agree with Desmond's price estimate.
     
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  8. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Nov 5, 2014

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