Should I buy this 1960s Constellation 14900?

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Looking for some advice as I’m not super familiar with Constellations. I’m looking at 14900 (cal 551) that is in very nice condition. I love that it has the original beads of rice bracelet. The one flaw I notice is the original crystal has a hairline crack. Not sure the last service date but it is running well. Would love feedback if $1200 is a fair price.
 
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Awful redial, wrong crown, heavily polished case,...

It's a hard pass IMHO.
 
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You know, now that I’m looking closer, I think the cal and reference might be misidentified by the seller. I don’t think they have opened the back. I’ll see if I can get a better id and update then.
 
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Terrible redial, don't even waste any more time on it.
 
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You know, now that I’m looking closer, I think the cal and reference might be misidentified by the seller. I don’t think they have opened the back. I’ll see if I can get a better id and update then.
Don’t bother. Trust the advice you’ve already received. You don’t want this watch.
 
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Got it! Thanks for the advice. I’ll pass.

I would keep an eye on the private watch sales threads. I remember a few 14900s coming up late last year, so you might have some luck there.
 
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Is there a Constellation where the "automatic" is all lower case? I've only see ones with all uppercase.
 
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Is there a Constellation where the "automatic" is all lower case? I've only see ones with all uppercase.
That I don’t know, but I do know Omega does not make a “Constellalion”.
 
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Is there a Constellation where the "automatic" is all lower case? I've only see ones with all uppercase.
Yes. But not this one.
 
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That I don’t know, but I do know Omega does not make a “Constellalion”.
rare missprint of a Constellalien - Version
 
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rare missprint of a Constellalien - Version
In that case, better snatch that up before the FOMO kicks in!! 🥱😝🤪