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·I'm in love with these 30s and 40s applied dials and wide, flat bezel cases. (some call them "coin edge" cases, but I'm not sure that's correct) I'm close to pulling the trigger on this one below and I'm looking for a few second opinions before I do. FWIW, the asking price is 1100 euro.
I understand the dial is well patina'd (or damaged, depending on your tastes). My concerns are mostly about originality of the dial and case. I haven't found anything with this dial and case combination in the old catalogs but the hands seem correct for the style. Also, I haven't seen the signature before "B. Bernasconi - Milano." It looks like they used to be a jeweler/silversmith in Milan. The Longines font weight seems slightly lighter to my eye. Does that indicate the signature was not added at the factory, or just at a different time?
Thanks in advance for the help!
I understand the dial is well patina'd (or damaged, depending on your tastes). My concerns are mostly about originality of the dial and case. I haven't found anything with this dial and case combination in the old catalogs but the hands seem correct for the style. Also, I haven't seen the signature before "B. Bernasconi - Milano." It looks like they used to be a jeweler/silversmith in Milan. The Longines font weight seems slightly lighter to my eye. Does that indicate the signature was not added at the factory, or just at a different time?
Thanks in advance for the help!
