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Old 27 October 2019, 11:15 PM   #1
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is 1601 with wrong bezel insert (1603 bezel) worth 2500 usd?

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i'm considering buying 1601 and find it at local second hand watch shop , it's 1601 but with 1603 bezel insert , everything else look ok but wrong bezel. The seller asking for 2500usd ,is it worth?

sorry i didn't capture the pic of mentioned watch.

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Old 28 October 2019, 05:52 AM   #2
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Is it worth it to you?

Bezels can be had pretty cheap if you want to change it.
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Old 28 October 2019, 05:54 AM   #3
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Value depends on the rest of the watch, so good photos are absolutely necessary. Could be worth it, could be crap.
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Old 28 October 2019, 06:50 AM   #4
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Bear in mind 1601 bezel is gold, 1603 steel I think.
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Old 28 October 2019, 07:53 AM   #5
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is 1601 with wrong bezel insert (1603 bezel) worth 2500 usd?

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Bear in mind 1601 bezel is gold, 1603 steel I think.


Not necessarily can 1601 has fluted bezel can be Yg or wg even rg on this model


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Old 28 October 2019, 08:17 AM   #6
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Not necessarily can 1601 has fluted bezel can be Yg or wg even rg on this model


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Old 28 October 2019, 10:07 AM   #7
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Old 29 October 2019, 12:21 AM   #8
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thank you everyone for replying,

the seller informed me that the right bezel should be fluted wg.

bracelet ,case ,dial ,marker, hand set, date wheel of this watch are all in silver color

between lugs engraving 1601

sorry , still have no chance to take the photo cause this shop quiet far from my house T_T



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Old 30 October 2019, 05:13 PM   #9
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Its fairly common for the bezels to be swapped between the 1601 and 1603. But if it bothers you, don't get it else you'll never be satisfied with the watch.

If you intend to sell the watch later on, it just might be a little harder to find someone else who doesnt mind as well.

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