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1947 Fab Suisse

  1. General85

    General85 Jun 29, 2020

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    So I've been looking at getting my first vintage watch and I've been doing quite some reading. I've never come across a Fab Suisse, are these 'lower' than a Seamaster? I quite like the ageing of it but unsure if it's all original and I think it's likely to be over priced!
     
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  2. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jun 29, 2020

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    “Fab. Suisse” = Swiss Made.

    At one time, this was required to be put on Swiss watches sold in France.

    It is not a model name.
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  3. killer67

    killer67 Jun 29, 2020

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    "Fab Suisse" is something you see on dials of watches imported into France
     
  4. killer67

    killer67 Jun 29, 2020

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    looks like a UK watch selling for GBP 549. Same one? If so, I feel the price is high
     
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  5. General85

    General85 Jun 30, 2020

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    Yes, that's the one. I thought as much, shame as I like the look of this one
     
  6. killer67

    killer67 Jun 30, 2020

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    you might make them an offer and they might surprise you. At this price he won’t sell right away
     
  7. General85

    General85 Jun 30, 2020

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    What is a reasonable price for this? Does the rest look untouched?
     
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  8. killer67

    killer67 Jun 30, 2020

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    I would see if he would consider £400 for local pickup and go from there
     
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