Hi just wondering what everyone thinks of this and if all of this is original? calibre 550 according to seller

any help would be appreciated thanks

 

Caliber 550? Did you try Googling that?

 

yes i did and noticed they were more recent watched, only just seen that it’s an automatic movement…do you think it’s a 26.5 or something?

 

Under the hairspring you can see 26.5SOB, which I think implies it's a 26.5 SOB T2, but I may be wrong. Though according to ranfft.de, that's the only 26.5 that was made in the years associated with the watch's serial number. As far as originality, I can't say, but it looks mostly okay. The subsecond register is printed off-center to the right a little, but that could just be a product of quality control at that time.

 

I don't see anything inherently wrong with the originality of the dial. Obviously there is some lume loss which is never great when it is radium. The crown looks like a replacement but not too bad of a fit. I could be wrong on that however.

 

And of course all depend of the price... Regards.

 

seller is asking £320 but i think it is in need of a service before it is ready to wear

 

So you will be into it for circa £500 minimum? I think at that price there is nicer stuff out there to be honest.

 

The dial (right side) is a deal-breaker (for me). : Ask yourself :would I wear this watch (daily)?