Clamshell?

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Dan S

·Jan 31, 2020

A very well-known dealer has this listed as a clamshell case. Is there something I'm missing?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-We...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

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JimInOz

·Feb 1, 2020·Melbourne Australia

Four screws.

I think the clamshell terminology has become calatrava'd over time.

 

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speedmistr

·Feb 1, 2020

The case back does have the same general shape as some clamshell cases I've seen, but clearly isn't one. Interesting watch though. I've seen a couple Breitlings with a similar case reference using the same Landeron 42, a pretty uncommon movement.

 

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Vitezi

·Feb 1, 2020

The original waterproof clamshell Calatrava case

 

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bubba48

·Feb 1, 2020

Vitezi

The original waterproof clamshell Calatrava case

Also called "vongola verace" 😁

 

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Larry S

·Feb 1, 2020·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

Let us question the term but not the watch. Handsome beast.

 

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OMEGuy

·Feb 1, 2020

I'm not an expert on these. It's not a redial, right?

 

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Larry S

·Feb 1, 2020·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

OMEGuy

I'm not an expert on these. It's not a redial, right?

No

 

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Larry S

·Feb 1, 2020·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

“oyster”, “calatrava” , “clamshell” .....Rolex, PP, Gallet.

 

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OMEGuy

·Feb 1, 2020

Larry S

No

Thank you for confirming. 😀

The print looks disaligned here and there, that's why I asked.

 

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Larry S

·Feb 1, 2020·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

OMEGuy

Thank you for confirming. 😀

The print looks disaligned here and there, that's why I asked.

It isn’t as crisp as it should be but the print is centered. Hard to tell with busy dial.

 

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OMEGuy

·Feb 1, 2020

At least the "SWISS MADE" is clearly off center to the 180 degrees position, seems to have a different radius, the "SHOCK PROTECTED" looks odd and the "WELSBRO" isn't centered, some fonts appear to be painted by hand and there are overprinted areas on the subdials as well.

I don't know anything about WELSBRO watches, but the dial looks odd.

 

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Dan S

·Feb 1, 2020

I actually do like the watch, and seeing "clamshell" in the listing title made me click on it. 😁

 

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yala

·Sep 15, 2020

JimInOz

Four screws.

I think the clamshell terminology has become calatrava'd over time.

Nailed it!

 

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JwRosenthal

·Sep 15, 2020

This is a clamshell

 

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pweingarten

·Sep 15, 2020

Also every dial is now apparently "gilt"...

 

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alam

·Sep 15, 2020

the white wine sauce is definitely missing!

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