Cyma Chronometre dial incorrect at the 1 Hour Mark ?

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Kulee-Baba

·Jul 5, 2022

This Cyma chronometre looks fine at first but the dial marker at 1 is out of range ? dial has some patina ?

 

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Tony C.

·Jul 5, 2022·Ωf Jury member

The 1 index is spaced evenly between the two adjacent ones. If the bottom were to be aligned with the printed index, the spacing would look off.

I own a few of these, and the only issue with the one you show is that the "Chronometre" signature appears to be a touch thicker than normal. My guess is that it is a genuine CYMA dial, but possibly a later replacement.

 

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DirtyDozen12

·Jul 5, 2022

Tony C.

My guess is that it is a genuine CYMA dial, but possibly a later replacement.

I was initially skeptical of how likely it would be to find such a replacement dial, then I Googled it.

https://watchesulike.com/en/cyma/6806-chronometer-cyma-dial-diameter-3047-mm.html

 

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Kulee-Baba

·Jul 5, 2022

Thanks for the input the movement is the Cyma R444 let’s see asking price is € 350 !

A replacement dial incredible exact the same one!

Great found !

 

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Kulee-Baba

·Aug 24, 2022

Tony C.

The 1 index is spaced evenly between the two adjacent ones. If the bottom were to be aligned with the printed index, the spacing would look off.

I own a few of these, and the only issue with the one you show is that the "Chronometre" signature appears to be a touch thicker than normal. My guess is that it is a genuine CYMA dial, but possibly a later replacement.

Hi Tony here is the Cyma Chronometre I made a picture of the dial it’s now ok I think the seller photos where to dark do you know which year this Cyma could be the movement is R444 !

Thanks Rick

 

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Tony C.

·Aug 24, 2022·Ωf Jury member

Dial looks fine, Rick. Is the case full gold, or is there a steel back? I'm guessing gold, as I don't recall having seen mixed case chronometers.

 

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Kulee-Baba

·Aug 24, 2022

It’s a steel back !

 

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Tony C.

·Aug 24, 2022·Ωf Jury member

Very uncommon! You got an excellent deal, so congrats!

Likely late '50s

 

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Kulee-Baba

·Nov 9, 2022

Cyma Chronometre R444 back from service
runs very accurate + 3 sec a day and approximately 63 years old amazing I am impressed !