Got my hands on this a few weeks ago, and I knew it was going to be a headache, but the price was just way too good to pass on.

THE BAD:

-The movement is beating but in desperate need of a cleaning and the crown is so stiff and difficult to wind. I'm not even sure if the crown is original now that I think about it.

-A redial that makes me cringe

- The case back does not match. It's for a 14393 and not a 14381. ( Oddly enough this is the second constellation I've purchased with a mismatched case back)

THE GOOD:

-Original beads of rice bracelet.


Do you guys think it's worth the headache to save this little guy? Or shall I flip it as is to someone else looking for a project watch?

I already own a 551 connie so ultimately my intent is to let this one go. What would you do??

THANK YOU IN ADVANCED!

 

With that dial, i'd put it in a wee little coffin and bury it.

 

Will it come back to life all original and in good order if i do?

 

Keep the case, hands, and crown. eBay the movement and dial for someone looking for parts. Find a dial/movement to drop in and keep the back until/if you can source the correct one.

 

It's a parts watch with a bracelet. Sell it as such - either all together or remove the bracelet and end links from the head and offer them separately.

 

How hard is it to source a dial for this?

 

Looking at the text I wonder where the dial was Done

 

When I think about it, I never could really understand the purpose of redialing. What good can someone see coming from redialing?

 

Put that poor thang outta its misery.

 

Is this not a prime example of when a redial would be acceptable?

Get the dial properly redone and the movement serviced?

 

Convinced. Will be up on the bay tonight.

 

I like the bracelet.

Post a link to the auction or PM me an offer...

 

Not if you drive a good wooden pale through its heart before.

 

What makes you think it's a redial?



That watch is a good example for "friends won't let friends bid drunk" ...

(And once again, good advice was giveren)