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2777 Fat vs Thin arrow

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From what I can see, the vast majority of 2777’s around seems to be the Fat arrow version.
I was wondering, is the earlier Thin arrow so much more valuable because of pure rareness, or is it a more appealing watch?
The dial seems a bit different, and in fact more pleasing to the eye from the pics I’ve seen.

Curious to know your thoughts about these nice pieces, as I think they are very charmy and underrated.
 
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I kinda like them😀

Left Two: 2777-1 RAF 1953 Thin Arrow
Center: 2777-2 1955 Railmaster
Right: 2777-1 RAF 1953 Fat Arrow
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The MOD printing on the FA dial is a little less refined and not as attractive, for me, but the TA is roughly twice the price. Fantastic group shot Gemini, thanks.
 
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Yes that's an enviable grouping Gemini!

The Thin Arrow's are effectively those that escaped so much more scarce. The layout of the dial is great on them and they typically have much more patina.

I recently got my first Fat Arrow and the original owner.. or a latter.. tried to obscure it's military heritage by removing the arrow all together, which is fairly common.

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TA all the way. The FA is essentially an "official" redial.

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TA all the way. The FA is essentially an "official" redial.

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Quite a few " Biel " dials here..... Congratulations ! Kind regards. Achim
 
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Quite a few " Biel " dials here..... Congratulations ! Kind regards. Achim

Yes 6 of them with 4 original TAs and the no arrow one with swan neck.
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And I did keep one FA:

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amazing collection. Glad you let one Fat Boy stick around. What do you mean by “swan neck”?
 
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amazing collection. Glad you let one Fat Boy stick around. What do you mean by “swan neck”?

Reference 2777-2 (Railmaster or Sterile Dial) contained a caliber 283 movement with a swan neck regulator. This type of 283 movement was never seen before, or since, the 2777-2.

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Reference 2777-2 (Railmaster or Sterile Dial) contained a caliber 283 movement with a swan neck regulator. This type of 283 movement was never seen before, or since, the 2777-2.

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Ah amazing!
 
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