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  1. Man_in_pub Jul 24, 2022

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    Sorry if this is the wrong place for this.

    This 5585 is up for sale. I’ve asked for movement pictures which have been added. In the same email I asked the seller to explain the dial discrepancies as he claims it’s original. No answer.

    Currently at £396. I just can’t live with those minute markers so I’m going to pass. Or am I being too anal? Guess I’m looking for an expert opinion if I indeed should pass.

    Is this even worth the gold value?

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/11546839...dYtNeyiRTC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPYPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
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  2. DirtyDozen12 Thanks, mystery donor! Jul 24, 2022

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    Terrible printing. Poor redial. Do not purchase.
     
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  3. Man_in_pub Jul 24, 2022

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    Thx for confirming my gut feeling DD12!
     
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  4. wsfarrell Jul 24, 2022

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    Helpful translation:
    "Whilst I have not timed it to the second..."
    equals
    "I have timed it, and it loses 10 minutes a day."
     
  5. Bourne1984 Jul 25, 2022

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    It has been timed to the hr rather than the second
     
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  6. Syrte MWR Tech Support Dept Jul 31, 2022

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    But it does very importantly come from a smoke free and pet free home. :D
     
  7. JasonF Jul 31, 2022

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    As noted above, many concerns - not worth the purchase in my opinion
     
  8. connieseamaster Jul 31, 2022

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    They described the crown as original but not the dial. Tricky wording that's definitely a red flag.
     
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  9. DirtyDozen12 Thanks, mystery donor! Jul 31, 2022

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    Excellent point. I can't believe I missed that.

    Another thing worth looking out for is a balcony-free home. Balconies present a greatly increased risk of severe shock. It is very common for collectors to fumble their watches while photographing them on their balconies. I would avoid any seller who does not disclose whether or not he/she has a balcony.
     
  10. cineaste Jul 31, 2022

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    I think the seller is a member here ::popcorn::
     
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  11. keepsonticking Jul 31, 2022

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    When I first saw this thread title, thought someone was asking advice on Baywatch. I was going to say, "AVOID." Unless you're German, as I hear David Hasselhof is VERY popular there.
     
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