Gold capped 168.004, 36mm case with hidden crown. Calibre 561 movement apparently, but no images inside the case. It's on for £1795, about $2400.

The caseback is pretty worn/polished and so some of the observatory star detail is lost. There are some scratches to the gold, but overall the finish still looks reasonable. Dial looks in good shape and original to me. I'm asking to see inside to check the movement etc., but let's assume it's a genuine 561 in decent condition for the sake of…

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I’m on the lookout to buy a Constellation pie pan, and I’m trying to learn (using the excellent advice on existing threads on this forum) how to tell a good example from a poorer one, spot redials etc.

The example attached is from eBay, and I’d be grateful for people’s thoughts on condition. To my untrained eye I looks like an original dial, but the star appears slightly askew. It looks as if the lugs have been polished too? 7-rom BoR bracelet is a plus. Otherwise it looks good to me. What…

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