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Can you confirm that this Longines 13zn dial is refinished?

  1. Modest_Proposal Trying too hard to be one of the cool kids Jan 22, 2014

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    The Longines script seems incorrect and the subdial ink circles seem too small. The subdial hands also look like they might be longer than the radius of the ink.

    I was told by the owner that the chronograph seconds hand looks shorter than it actually is because of the lighting and a scratch. It actually reaches slightly past the end of the first circle of the dial.

    Although I noticed these things - I'm not sure if it could still be right. There are a lot of nice details on it.

    I know the pictures are terrible - but they're all I have.

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  2. ulackfocus Jan 22, 2014

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    Looks like an older redial, but I've been wrong before on pre-1950's watches and chronographs.
     
  3. JohnSteed Jan 24, 2014

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    If the watch works? couldn't seller let seconds hand run to clear the scratch. That may clear one of your concerns
     
  4. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jan 24, 2014

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    Could it be missing the bezel? I also vote for older redial, but I like the style.

    I think you're going to need to do some further research on this model. You'll need to see the inside of the caseback to do that.

    Worth buying only if a Bob Barker Special (that is, The Price is Right!)
    gatorcpa
     
  5. LarryG not KennyG, not OG, just LarryG Jan 24, 2014

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    I believe it's a step case, no missing bezel.
     
  6. LarryG not KennyG, not OG, just LarryG Jan 24, 2014

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    Should have fixed lugs though.