What’s up with this 1675 Gilt Dial?

[jyn]

stepped into a shop and found this 1675 Gilt Dila with gold specks on the dial. is this a starburst dial? something worth picking up?!

[smokd]

Happen to know where that is? :)


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[Autavian]

Originally Posted by smokd

Happen to know where that is? :)


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Same thing I was going to ask, lol

Its terrible, don't bother with it, but feel free to send the location address this way ;)

on a serious note, this is typical on gilt dials from 1964-66. Considered a tropic stardust dial. Occurs when the tritium dust from the hour markers sit throughout the dial for a long period of time along with different light/darkess exposures to the dial, ie if its in a safe, or a very cool aired space.

Hope this helps.

[roh123]

Gilt hands from 1964 is the bomb.

Not as big fan of the spotting but I've seen much worse. I can understand if many like it a lot.

[jyn]

It happens to be in Japan where I am visiting for the moment. The dealer is selling it for around $24k USD. I have 30 mins to pick it up tomorrow before I head home =)

also thanks for the details on the dial!

[Tom1675]

Let us know, does anything come with the watch for $24k? More pics if you have them or if you picked it up!

[jyn]

no box or papers but a 7206 bracelet with a 58 end link. I'll post a Japan trip report when I get back home with all the pictures!

[springer]

It is called a damaged dial. Don't let any of those fancy dealer names like stardust, pixie dust or whatever the moniker is this week confuse you.

[saskmh]

Originally Posted by springer

It is called a damaged dial. Don't let any of those fancy dealer names like stardust, pixie dust or whatever the moniker is this week confuse you.

^^^ Agreed ^^^

[cpefy3]

I think it looks pretty cool. Just my opinion. Good Luck!!

[EmilioForesta]

Originally Posted by springer

It is called a damaged dial. Don't let any of those fancy dealer names like stardust, pixie dust or whatever the moniker is this week confuse you.

Amen to that!

However artificial lighting makes these dials look worse is my experience.

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by springer

It is called a damaged dial. Don't let any of those fancy dealer names like stardust, pixie dust or whatever the moniker is this week confuse you.

Thank you, John.

By the way, I’m in Japan right now, too. (Slightly hungover, but definitely here!)

[Autavian]

Like some have noted here, it technically is indeed a damaged dial, however, many collectors fancy them and don’t mind and some prefer that type of look. It’s all about preference. Premium fetches dials that are free from swirlies, bubbles, wear etc IMHO $24k seems way hight for this. Some where around 15 seems right. Good luck. Personally I like the look.

[jyn]

Originally Posted by Kingface66

Thank you, John.

By the way, I’m in Japan right now, too. (Slightly hungover, but definitely here!)

Let me know if you need any recommendations on where to go! I went to over 15 places

[coelacanthus]

Originally Posted by jyn

Let me know if you need any recommendations on where to go! I went to over 15 places

Would love to know! Will be in Tokyo next week. :)

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by jyn

Let me know if you need any recommendations on where to go! I went to over 15 places

Dude, that would be awesome! I’ll be back in Tokyo on Saturday and leaving on Monday. And will def have some time to kill

[jyn]

cool. i’ll write a short Japan update when i get back

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by jyn

cool. i’ll write a short Japan update when i get back

Arigatō, Jyn-san!

[jyn]

posted my Japan update in the General forum =)

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by jyn

posted my Japan update in the General forum =)

Great write-up, jyn! Thanks so much for taking the time to post all that. On Saturday, I’ll be staying at hotel just a couple stops from JN Times, so I’ll definitely pop in there. I’m wearing my ‘67 5512 on this trip. I’m curious if any of these shops would make an offer. Not that I’m eager to sell it, but you never know....

[jyn]

Originally Posted by Kingface66

Great write-up, jyn! Thanks so much for taking the time to post all that. On Saturday, I’ll be staying at hotel just a couple stops from JN Times, so I’ll definitely pop in there. I’m wearing my ‘67 5512 on this trip. I’m curious if any of these shops would make an offer. Not that I’m eager to sell it, but you never know....

enjoy the trip! I am sure they would buy so you should bring it along. I saw signs outside most of the shops in Ginza that said Buy Sell Trade. If you find anything I'd love to know.

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by jyn

enjoy the trip! I am sure they would buy so you should bring it along. I saw signs outside most of the shops in Ginza that said Buy Sell Trade. If you find anything I'd love to know.

Thank you, mate! It’s been absolutely great so far. I hadn’t given any real thought to selling or trading it, but if an offer was tempting enough...

That said, I have NO idea what these are fetching these days

[jyn]

Is your 5512 a Gilt. because this:

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by jyn

Is your 5512 a Gilt. because this:

Sadly, it is not!
Wow, that’s what, about $73,000?