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  1. scherrerer May 15, 2022

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    Hi guys, does anyone know something about this piece. All I know is that this is the reference 2421-2 (1944) 34mm and belongs to the hammer automatic category. I haven‘t found anything online or elsewhere. The glass was apparently replaced. What would something like this be worth? I find the dial and patina really nice. 97EBD393-C164-44D6-A592-0B52493DFEB4.jpeg 7899480A-A4BD-4FC4-9B0B-42A106D09357.jpeg 8D3789CB-0784-4CE1-B7C9-EDC76E781316.jpeg 7E66A13C-0F92-4508-85C5-D1BF6C0BAAD1.jpeg FE131BC0-E572-41B0-B069-7B6C5D9F4D88.jpeg
     
  2. Tony C. Ωf Jury member May 15, 2022

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    This is a nice reference. The one that you show has a replacement crown, and radium burn on the dial, but the snap-back "waterproof" case appears to be in very good condition.

    Values can vary significantly, especially given the current economic uncertainties.
     
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  3. Caracal25 May 15, 2022

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    That's a great looking dial
     
  4. Dan S May 15, 2022

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    Nice piece overall. Have you bought any of the watches you have been asking about?
     
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  5. scherrerer May 15, 2022

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    Not yet - I'm still kind of waiting for the right piece and trying to figure stuff out, I'm also learning a lot from you guys and I appreciate your help :)
     
  6. scherrerer May 15, 2022

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    Is a replaced crown considered a dealbreaker or a reason to bargain? The watch is listed for around 690$.
     
  7. Tony C. Ωf Jury member May 15, 2022

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    You could source a more sympathetic replacement crown. The price is not out of line.
     
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  8. Azveld May 15, 2022

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    I like the radium burn, it gives a Scarface effect, a watch that has lived with danger.
    the case has a nice appeal with its prominent handles.

    the replacement crown is a good bargaining chip, the starting price being already attractive.