Should I buy this one? Price steep? 2 days to make a decision.

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Hi guys

My regular dealer found this one and offering to sell me usd2,000.

He has replaced the crown to the right one and assured me the others are all original.

I am worried bout the dial. Looks genuine or a redial? Please help. I have 2 days to make a decision. Tks a million.
 
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Original, with correctly signed crown and what appears to be a correct crystal. Dome shape and logo seems a little funky so it might be a modern replacement, but it seems alright. Heads-up that this is a later model, so the indexes are painted black instead of being inset with slices of Onyx stone. It also has a 564 movement, which IMO has less attractive finishing than the 561, but you do get a pull-type quickest whereas there is none on the 561.

Your movement and case seem to be in very good condition, with only a few dings and scratches and most of the original contours intact. As you can see, the medallion still has its matte finish in the lower portions – This is typically the first thing to go when the case goes under a polishing wheel.

Given that it comes with an original buckle and bracelet, IMO it's a fair deal, especially with how Constellations in good condition have been gradually moving up as of late. That said, maybe see if you can negotiate the price down $200-300 due to the later make. It never hurts to get a better price.

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Those few minutes you spend reading those articles may save you hundreds of dollars.
 
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I think @Caliber561 has pretty much nailed it.
Although the buckle is very badly worn so I would add very little value for that.

gold cap Connies generally command lower prices than their SS brethren.
Painted indices dials are less desirable than onyx indices (not undesirable just less desirable) - so again should see a reduction in price.

pros
The case is in pretty good condition - especially for gold cap.
Nice dial
Nice medallion
BOR

cons
Painted indices
Replacement crown doesn’t quite match the colour of the case
Some rotor rub ( requires a service)
Price.

if you really like the watch, try to reduce the price (by at least what @Caliber561 said) and it would be worth having