Should I buy this 1960s Constellation 14900?

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Lowghost

·Jan 21, 2023

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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stormysky10

·Jan 21, 2023

No. This is clearly redialed.

 

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Servius

·Jan 21, 2023

Awful redial, wrong crown, heavily polished case,...

It's a hard pass IMHO.

 

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Lowghost

·Jan 21, 2023

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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Dan S

·Jan 21, 2023

Terrible redial, don't even waste any more time on it.

 

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gbesq

·Jan 21, 2023

L Lowghost

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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Lowghost

·Jan 21, 2023

Got it! Thanks for the advice. I’ll pass.

 

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stormysky10

·Jan 21, 2023

L Lowghost

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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Zman4eva

·Jan 21, 2023

Is there a Constellation where the "automatic" is all lower case? I've only see ones with all uppercase.

 

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Lowghost

·Jan 21, 2023

There are some: https://omegaforums.net/threads/need-advice-constellation-167-021.120114/

 

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stormysky10

·Jan 21, 2023

Zman4eva

Is there a Constellation where the "automatic" is all lower case? I've only see ones with all uppercase.

I think you can find this on some of the ultra-thin examples from the 70s. Look at this thread: https://omegaforums.net/threads/som...tellation-ultra-thin-712-chronometers.110052/

 

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Pvt-Public

·Jan 21, 2023

Zman4eva

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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Lowghost

·Jan 21, 2023

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That I don’t know, but I do know Omega does not make a “Constellalion”.

Good point

 

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Davidt

·Jan 21, 2023

Terrible watch. Walk on by.

 

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padders

·Jan 22, 2023·Oooo subtitles!

Zman4eva

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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Fallout Boy

·Jan 22, 2023

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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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·Jan 22, 2023

Fallout Boy

rare missprint of a Constellalien - Version

In that case, better snatch that up before the FOMO kicks in!! 🥱😝🤪