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·Seems repainted to me. That said, this is a very sketchy watch. Crown doesn't look period correct, and the bimetallic balance has been replaced with a later, glucydur version. It's probably being listed way more than it's worth, and as such, probably isn't worth your time.
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·Seems repainted to me. That said, this is a very sketchy watch. Crown doesn't look period correct, and the bimetallic balance has been replaced with a later, glucydur version. It's probably being listed way more than it's worth, and as such, probably isn't worth your time.
Thanks for great advice. I was tempted, but will walk away! I wondered when the first black dial wrist watches were produced?
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Maskelyne
·Frankenstein!...
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·Thanks for great advice. I was tempted, but will walk away! I wondered when the first black dial wrist watches were produced?
The thirties, I guess? As long as painted dials habe existed, more or less.
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·Frankenstein!...
Agree. That movement doesn't look like it belongs in a post 1953 watch... I can't tell if the dial has been repainted, it could well be correct.
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David1954
·Agree. That movement doesn't look like it belongs in a post 1953 watch... I can't tell if the dial has been repainted, it could well be correct.
So the dial is post 1950s and the movement is from the 40s? Thanks I learned a lesson!
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·So the dial is post 1950s and the movement is from the 40s? Thanks I learned a lesson!
The serial number is circa 1940 or so and the logo on the dial (and layout style in general) is a post 1953 type.
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·Although not all that possible. You need to check the edge of the dial for a small "V" indentation which would indicate the dial has been refinished.
Refinishers will mark the dial to show how it needs to be oriented for restoration
Of course no seller is going to remove the movement to show you.
If the dial looks too nice compared to the indexes and hands. It could indicate a redial as black dials add a premium to the price
DON
Refinishers will mark the dial to show how it needs to be oriented for restoration
Of course no seller is going to remove the movement to show you.
If the dial looks too nice compared to the indexes and hands. It could indicate a redial as black dials add a premium to the price
DON
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··Vintage Omega AficionadoHands don't look quite right either, at the very least the minute hand should extend out to the second track.
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