Nice watch, and an uncommon model.
Not really a "ghost" bezel; it's metal, and only the original black in the numbers has apparently faded away.
Cleaning it up shouldn't be a problem, but sourcing the correct stem and crown may be a challenge, and hopefully the movement is OK.
The fact that the date is in correct alignment with the dial would indicate that the dial is properly attached to the movement and that the whole movement has turned within the case - so @redpcar is almost certainly understating his %age.
Depending on how the movement should be secured in the case, it is possible that the case clamps/screws are either missing or not tightened, or that the retaining ring is missing.
I watched this one go. Very tempting but was unsure of the size of the case. Didn't want another boy's size dive watch 😉
I'm 90% confident that it is only the stem / crown missing. Probably a mainstream movement. Only issue would be if you want a Mido signed crown or not.
If it turns out to be 38mm or larger case, I don't want to know. Don't need anything else keeping me up at night 😉
The seller stated that the crown is gone, so my guess is the stem broke and the movement/dial together can rotate inside? I'm just shooting at the dark though...
Yes, I think that is the most likely explanation for the rotation of the dial.
The crown is smaller than those typically found on dive watches, but it functions well.
Thank you so much sir!
Fantastic job! It looks great but I think the chapter ring needs to be rotated as the lume dots do not line up with the hour markers. It is always satisfying to save a worthy watch. Thanks for posting the finished photos.
Another surfaces...............
Can anyone confirm with advertisements that this was the bracelet offered and possibly be original to this model?
Another surfaces...............
Can anyone confirm with advertisements that this was the bracelet offered and possibly be original to this model?
