How’s the dial on this Pie Pan Seamaster?

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Hi. I’ve been offered this 1959 Seamaster with a (Non) Pie Pan dial and I’m wondering if the good eyes here on the forum can take a look. Any red flags or looks original? Thanks
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I see no change in direction on your dial, why is this a Pie Pan?
 
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Hmmmmmm, what research did you do on this watch?

It’s a local sale and I’m still waiting for the seller to give me more info, including the reference, but I assume it’s a 2846-11 with cal 500 or 501. I’ll go see the watch in person in a few hours
 
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It mostly looks good but can you show a close up of the 6 index. It looks weird, like Swiss is printed over the lume. Or on the crystal. It might be a US cased model so not marked 2846 since the Swiss models usually have 'Swiss Made' in my experience. If it is US made it will have the 17 jewel 500 movement probably and a local casemaker reference in the back.
 
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It mostly looks good but can you show a close up of the 6 index. It looks weird, like Swiss is printed over the lume. Or on the crystal. It might be a US cased model so not marked 2846 since the Swiss models usually have 'Swiss Made' in my experience. If it is US made it will have the 17 jewel 500 movement probably and a local casemaker reference in the back.
I asked for a close up and will post if and when I get one. I’ve tried to find another example that has the Swiss only and I’ve found this one:
 
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Have you seen the movement, case back and inside the case back?
 
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Have you seen the movement, case back and inside the case back?
Not yet, I’ll be doing that in person. It’s being sold as a full kit by the way. Not sure the bracelet is original to the watch either. What’s a good price for a full kit like this assuming everything is original on the watch?
 
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Any other thoughts? Value? I’m on my way now to see the watch in person. Thanks
 
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What's inside counts.....could be a quartz conversion.
 
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The Swiss marking is strange, but the rest of it looks fine. Coming with all the original papers it is likely to be genuine. You obviously need to see that the movement is correct, but I would go for it if you can negotiate a reasonable price.

I paid US$900 for this one a couple of years ago because it was in superb condition and had the screw back with Seamaster logo, which I preferred to the spring back like yours. It felt like top dollar but I love it.

 
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I saw the watch in person. Firstly, the Swiss marking is on the dial, under the indices. The photo made it seem like it was on top of the metal but it’s not. The dial had sprinkles of patina. The hands had some corrosion, and it looked like someone had attempted to clean it as it looked brushed as if it was lightly sanded. Case seemed unpolished. The 501 movement looked clean. Caseback is marked 2846/8. Price is $1200. I didn’t buy it
 
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Am I crazy for walking for away?
If it did not have the engraving (which a lot of collectors, including me, would prefer to avoid) it would still not be worth 1200. Let him stew for a while then make a lower offer.
 
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movement looks great, no rotor wear and good copper color.

A bit strong on the price mostly because no original bracelet and the presentation.

Clean 501
 
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$1200 is too much, IMO. I am not saying that someone couldn't be wooed by it, but I have a hard time seeing even $1000 here.

Wonderful watch still.