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  1. KLB Nov 23, 2017

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    Hi everyone

    I stumbled about these two beauties while browsing a vintage Jewellery store - the woman in charge didn't know a lot about the watches and I was wondering if someone here can help ( Reference, Caliber etc )
    The pink gold one is from 1947, the steel one from 1955

    Thank you!
     
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  2. François Pépin Nov 23, 2017

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    Look very nice! Both watches probably have a 30 cal.

    Do you have a better pic of the first one?
     
  3. KLB Nov 23, 2017

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    No, unfortunately not at the moment. Hope to get back there next week, will take more pics.
     
  4. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Nov 23, 2017

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    I doubt that either dial is original.

    Also, steel hands and markers in a gold case? Nope.

    These are almost certainly "refinished" watches.
     
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  5. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Nov 23, 2017

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    They are refinished, but I have seen a lot worse looking “restorations”.

    Is the pink one solid gold, or plated? You may need to open it up to find out.

    All comes down to price.
    gatorcpa
     
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  6. DON Nov 23, 2017

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    Looks like the dials are reversed and in the wrong cases

    DON
     
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  7. François Pépin Nov 23, 2017

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    I asked for better pics because I have doubts as well - in particular concerning the first dial. But I would prefer better pics before giving a clear opinion.
     
  8. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Nov 23, 2017

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    I agree with Francois. The first dial seems an obvious and poor redial. Please correct me if I am wrong . The giveaway is the numerals larger and outside the number ring.
    Tony also makes a good point about the hands. Stainless with gold and gold with stainless?
     
  9. KLB Nov 24, 2017

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    Thank you everyone!!