4 May 2018, 12:08 PM | #1 |
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Does this look authentic to you? As a 40+ year old watch I think the condition seems too good?
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4 May 2018, 12:25 PM | #2 |
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No major red flags on authenticity. It looks correct for a Long E dial. The insert looks to have been replaced during service at some point (and I only say that due to its lack of fading and condition of the crystal). I just looked at it again and the 8s aren't shaped correctly for that era. It's authentic but later.
With the rounded lugs it's likely been serviced and, as mentioned, likely received a new insert and crystal. How does the bracelet look if included? What are the endlink, link and clasp codes? |
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Looks to me like some parts of the lume has been re done, obviously shows where it has, and the bezel has probably been replaced as it would be much more faded for 40 years old. Also it has been over polished.
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I don't think the condition is great here. The crown isn't screwed down in the photo. That, coupled with the lumes with spots and flaking could be an indication of a real problem.
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5 May 2018, 02:04 AM | #5 |
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It looks like tritium has gone away from some index... insert is service and as the lugs appear in this single pic, it's too polished.
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What about the date disk? Would anything of that era have open sixes / nines or were they always a mixed bag? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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5 May 2018, 02:45 AM | #7 |
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It could have the open 6s and 9s or the hooked 7 (with closed 6s and 9s).
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The dial is damaged both at the 12 and 6 positions and has lume missing from several of the markers. Also, it has a service insert as well as an overly polished case.
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5 May 2018, 08:52 AM | #10 |
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Thanks guys, I’m trying to learn and appreciate the insight here on TRF. The answer isn’t always (or often) straightforward!
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Hard pass on the OP’s watch. In addition to the above-mentioned issues, how about the chips at the dial edge around the 10 and 11 o’clock markers.
And that top right lug is a tooth pick. Hurts to look at it. |
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Vintage watches are notorious for having parts changed the past four or five decades. Enjoy your watch.
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Personally, I have never seen the 1966-69 models without the "hooked 7" date wheel. Sorry for any confusion here.
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Hooked 7 date wheel disappeared in 1970 replaced by open 6s and 9s. I like to see Long E until 1969 with hooked 7 disc and from 1970 with open 6s and 9s date disc. But I think there is a more important rule: be tolerant in transaction periods ;) HAGW! |
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6 May 2018, 10:19 PM | #15 |
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Just curious. If we disregard all other issues, is the paint loss at the edge of the dial a very significant negative to the perceived value?
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It seems to have been water infiltrated
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But I have no idea what's the reference's code of hooked 7 date wheel. Someone can help me? |
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