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·Hello, kindly I picked this watch up for $740. Do you believe in fair price? and can I have your feedback on this watch?
Fair price JLC P478?
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·Much appreciated if I hear you opinion on the watch condition and price, thanks
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorThe watch looks to be all original. Condition is not the greatest, but radium tends to degrade dials and hands over 80 years.
Price is reasonable, not too high or too low. It will likely require a service at some point.
Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
Price is reasonable, not too high or too low. It will likely require a service at some point.
Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
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Walrus
·Looks like you did ok cool watch
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·The watch looks to be all original. Condition is not the greatest, but radium tends to degrade dials and hands over 80 years.
Price is reasonable, not too high or too low. It will likely require a service at some point.
Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
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Walrus
·Well condition not in top form but imo it’s nice enough to wear and enjoy. It’s tricky to when sellers say “serviced”. Is their proof of it?
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorgatorcpa
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TomAdam
·Your watch is from the 1940’s and has its original radium dial. That means it is still radioactive (even though it no longer glows in the dark). The radiation, over time, will affect the original lacquer on the dial. This is what causes the uneven toning that you see.
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Dan S
·The SWISS font is jumping out at me for some reason.
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·Thank you so much. I have searched and compared similar watches. I found a similar watch, but the color is different. Can you help me to understand? What is the difference? Does the seller of the photo below reprint it and now it safe to wear or what as I did not get it, why it surface of the watch shiny and white or the radiation does not affect lacquer on the dial.
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··Ωf Jury memberI believe the second one to be refinished, not just re-lumed. Here's an original, U.S. market version that I own:
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Never mind, I think it's ok.
Thank you, Dan. I would like to hear your opinion on the watch I bought. One of the points is the seller mentioned it was fully serviced and oiled, but tbh, there's no proof other than the seller's word. What do you think about the watch's legitimacy and service condition from your experience?
Thank you, Dan. I would like to hear your opinion on the watch I bought. One of the points is the seller mentioned it was fully serviced and oiled, but tbh, there's no proof other than the seller's word. What do you think about the watch's legitimacy and service condition from your experience?
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·Never mind, I think it's ok.
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