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  1. sdre Aug 6, 2017

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    Hi. Locally found this on sale. Going for about 1150 usd. I have asked for some pics of the movement. Will update when he sends me the pics. [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
     
  2. Carlton-Browne Aug 6, 2017

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    Does it have a signed crown?
     
  3. sdre Aug 6, 2017

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    He says crown isn't signed
     
  4. GuiltyBoomerang Aug 6, 2017

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    Not really worth it then, considering the crystal isn't original either... this is also one of the later ones as it doesn't have the bombe lugs, so guessing a 1-59 or 1-60 movement.
     
  5. sdre Aug 6, 2017

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    I see. What is the value then? Approximately?
     
  6. GuiltyBoomerang Aug 6, 2017

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    Needs better photos, preferably of movement, caseback, closeup of dial and sides. If the caseback logo is still good it's a bit of a premium price considering the missing original parts.
     
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  7. sdre Aug 6, 2017

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    Will do. I'll update once I get pics
     
  8. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Aug 6, 2017

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    Case and dial do not seem to go together. These generally had twisted lugs.

    IMG_0233.JPG

    Hands are later replacements also.
    gatorcpa
     
  9. sdre Aug 6, 2017

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    Thank you sir.
     
  10. 10H10 Aug 6, 2017

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    IMO looks like a "polerouter super" case...
     
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  11. cchen Aug 6, 2017

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    I believe some polerouter date models share the same case as the super
     
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  12. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Aug 6, 2017

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    Agreed. I also think it is a "Super" case.

    I've never seen one. The Polerouter Super has the model name on the dial and a totally different crown.

    [​IMG]

    https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/wat...uter-super-automatic-wristwatch/id-j_1890213/

    The hands from the OP's watch look like they are from the "Super", though.

    My verdict is that this is a frankenwatch with parts from both the Polerouter date and the Super models.
    gatorcpa
     
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  13. cchen Aug 6, 2017

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    I think you're right and I'm mistaken. Does seem like a franken.
     
  14. GuiltyBoomerang Aug 19, 2017

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  15. sdre Aug 19, 2017

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  16. GuiltyBoomerang Aug 19, 2017

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    Good luck with it! Looks fine to me, apart from the crown (though that is technically a bonus, since you can have it taken off and save it for another watch...) You'll probably want to send it in for servicing to rectify that and ensure the watch is running for your daily needs :>
     
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  17. sdre Aug 19, 2017

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    Yeah even at that price. Seems worth it. Thanks alot brother. Appreciate it heaps.
     
  18. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Aug 19, 2017

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    Original crowns for these are made of unobtanium.

    KGrHqNHJFYE916ciPBPkV8J6-dw60_58.jpg

    You might find a similar one on eBay from time to time, but no way to know if it will actually fit your case.
    gatorcpa
     
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  19. sdre Aug 19, 2017

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    Thanks Chief.
     
  20. Oku Aug 20, 2017

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    Like this? :D
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