Omega Constellation arrowhead I'm looking at buying. Advice?

Singapore202000

Hi guys. I am looking at buying this 1950s Arrowhead. Patina looks wonderful and I am hopeful it's no redial. The MOY checks I think, the bottom n's, the positioning of the arrows. To me it looks good and I already have a 1952 first gen Constellation in original condition and an olympic champion presentation Tresor with documents. But I dont have some of your expertise, and would appreciate your eyes and collective know-how. I've asked for close ups of the movement and inner caseback. So hit me please.

Singapore202000

Caseback reference no is 2852-6 SC
Which I believe is a model transition. Movement number
15,347,872. Calibre 505, 24 jewels, full rotor, no bumper.
1:50 PM

1956

Singapore202000

Singapore202000

SOG53

Dial has irregularities of minute track, and markers next to arrowhead points are typically round dots so that is question.

Singapore202000

Dan S

At first glance, it seems to check out. If you like the watch, and the condition is reflected in the price, then I don't see an obvious problem.

If possible, you should get photos of the movement and inside case-back, to see if everything is correct and consistent.

SOG53

Hello @Singapore202000
The watch has polished lugs but bezel sharper
Dial quite damaged with possible water ingress signs on crown side
Hands looks damaged particularly minute hand but could be reflection
Dial has irregularities of minute track, and markers next to arrowhead points are typically round dots so that is question.
Let’s see inside for reference
What is asking price

SOG53

Hello @Singapore202000
The watch has polished lugs but bezel sharper
Dial quite damaged with possible water ingress signs on crown side
Hands looks damaged particularly minute hand but could be reflection
Dial has irregularities of minute track, and markers next to arrowhead points are typically round dots so that is question.
Let’s see inside for reference
What is asking price

Dan S

It's great that you like the dial, personal preference is the most important thing. If you're impatient, you like the watch, and it fits your budget, then you should buy it. The watch is legit and I don't think the price is crazy.

However, I will just say that in my opinion, your comment is off the mark. Many Omega dials and cases have held up very well over the years, and you don't need to settle for a poor example if you don't want to. And I am not talking about pristine safe-queens. Just spend a few weeks perusing photos posted by collectors on this forum and you will see hundreds (maybe thousands) of vintage watches with clean and appealing dials and cases that have retained their original shapes.

But it does take patience to hunt for vintage watches that are in good condition, and if you just look quickly at what is available, you might be left with the impression that you have to settle. I completely understand that many people don't want to spend months hunting patiently for what appears to be a needle in a haystack.