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  1. hxw Jul 26, 2013

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    Hello all,

    I would appreciate it if any of the more experienced members on this forum could give me their opinion on this vintage SM300. My inital thoughts are that the hands may have been repainted, but everything else seems right.

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    Best,
    hxw
     
  2. Hijak Jul 26, 2013

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    From the pictures it looks like the whole dial was relumed...I may be wrong...let the more experienced chime in...
     
  3. Pianist A 12 inch WHAT?!?!? Jul 26, 2013

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    The dial has probably been relumed.
    The second hand should be white.
    The back is overpolished.
     
  4. stef2010 Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Jul 26, 2013

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    This is the one "FS" at MWR Forum ... low low price ...
     
  5. hxw Jul 26, 2013

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    Hm, I thought it was just patina making it look a little strange. But when I look closer, I am starting to doubt whether it is original or not.

    Thank you for your input!

    I found it on WUS, but yes - it is priced very low. And that is why I a little bit uncertain about the dial/hands.
     
  6. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Jul 26, 2013

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  7. g-boac Jul 27, 2013

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    I found this one on WUS as well, also on eBay for a higher price. I agree with the above assessments, and the two biggest factors that jumped out at me were the chrome seconds hand (should be white), and the overpolished back.
     
  8. hxw Jul 28, 2013

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    Thank you for the responses. I will pass on this one, and wait until I come across a better model :)