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Did they do the dial or not?

  1. Greatpa Jan 23, 2017

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    So.. I need your help on this one. A Longines that looks to be in great shape, but the ink on the dial just seems too sharp and clear. Other points:
    1. Second dial ink blurred out into the rings
    2. Lume seems to be original and has a nice patina to it (a sign that the dial is original?)
    3. The white paint is on the sides of both index and numerals (either they were 'stamped' or it's a proof of a redial)
    What do you think?
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  2. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jan 23, 2017

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    I would need to see other watches with the same reference and dial, but I lean towards a redial.
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  3. DirtyDozen12 Thanks, mystery donor! Jan 23, 2017

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    Interesting that there is no lume at 3, 6, 9, 12 and yet the dial is very clean.
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  4. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Jan 23, 2017

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    Very likely a redial. I don't recall having seen the two (tritium) "T"s on this type of model, and the "SWISS MADE" lettering looks of questionable quality.
     
  5. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Jan 23, 2017

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    The sub dial printing is off center .. dead giveaway. Swiss Made is horrible printing.
     
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  6. Greatpa Jan 24, 2017

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    I am convinced that the dial has been undergoing a refurbish, thank you!
    Noticed that the top of the minute hand wheel pinion is brass or gold coloured on the left one and steel/rhodium plated on the right one.
     
  7. DirtyDozen12 Thanks, mystery donor! Jan 24, 2017

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  8. Greatpa Jan 24, 2017

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