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First time owner (old 1501) question

  1. river9 Dec 30, 2022

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    Hi
    I hope I would not attract the ire of collectors here for kind of heresy below.
    I has just bought a 1501 with aftermarket bracelet after throughout searches, crosscheck and especially the trust I put in seller.
    It's a 1570 cal, serial 1,400,xxx, ref 1501 engraved on both caseback and on case in-between upper lugs.
    Really fan of fluted bezel and saw several 1501s on the net with such bezel design.
    My question is can I put a fluted bezel onto a ref 1501 without doing harmful things to my loved watch.
    Thank you
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  2. spacemission Dec 30, 2022

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    The 1570 is robust. You can buy a leather strap. Enjoy it.
     
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  3. peatnick Dec 30, 2022

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    Looks really nice with engine turned bezel there, I’d keep it but only see fluted bezels on 36mm datejust and similarly sized 34mm 1503 gold

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    mine says hi
     
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  4. Dan S Dec 30, 2022

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    I really like the current bezel TBH, but you can certainly swap bezels if you want.
     
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  5. river9 Dec 30, 2022

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    Thanks
    Do you believe this one is legit, especially this serial, IMG_20221230_201536.jpg please...
     
  6. Dan S Dec 30, 2022

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    I don't see any problem with the case, and in fact I've never seen a counterfeit 1501. As you probably know, there is a lot of skepticism about undocumented Tiffany dials, so I would take that with a grain of salt unless you have the original Tiffany sales slip.
     
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  7. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Dec 30, 2022

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    I'm really liking the present bezel and the rivet bracelet. To me it's much more distinctive than a fluted bezel.
     
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  8. river9 Dec 30, 2022

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    @Dan S No papers and I tried my best to scrutinize ink print on that dial for cues on embossed print process. It not as thick as Omega dial but print quality seems 'honest' to my untrained eyes. Thank you again for quick reply.

    Season Greetings and Happy New Year!
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