deleted

 

I thought that started from day one of Constellation production - 1952, and 1954 for the US market watches.

As far as preference, no big deal either way. I wouldn't mind having a 14.381 / caliber 551 cross hair dial without it though.

 

I prefer the ones with "officially certified".

 

Why this particular one ?

 

http://images.antiquorum.com/212/full/451.jpg

 

Yes, as Dennis says, from the very beginning. They trialled it with the very late 2499 Centenary models and early Seamasters. Some bright spark decided in the late 50s that "chronometer" and "officially Certified" was a tautology, and "officially certified" was removed until, I understand, feedback from retailers encouraged its return.

So, I don't believe the absence of "officially Certified" affects collectibility. A 14.381 with a trenched chapter ring dial is a nice piece to have. A 14902 with arrowhead markers, even nicer as they are very uncommon.

Cheers

Desmond

 

deleted

 

deleted

 

Finewatch.(?)

All of us here already know that some constellation models don't have that "officially certified" on the dial, the two examples you showed are 14381 powered by cal 551 and there is nothing wrong with them

The question is (more do) you like it or not.

 

deleted

 

Because I have an 18ct yellow gold 2700 Deluxe caliber 354 and a stainless 168.005 caliber 561. Neither have crosshairs and both have the decagon crown. If I want to keep a bit of variety, a pink gold capped crosshair dialed no date with a scalloped crown would be perfect. Different metal color and dial pattern, gold capped, and a different crown. I know where to get the watch. The problem is prying it from the owner's grasp, eh cicindela?