Is this 166.024 right?

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Caracal25

·May 7, 2022

I found this at an antique show. I’ve bought watches from the guy in the past but I’m not experienced enough to know what’s wrong with it. The case has plenty of patina so I know it’s not brand new but the di seems either fake or refinished as well as the hands. It has a 34 million serial number as well which it seems too late to me but again I’m no expert.

Looking forward to some expert opinions!

 

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140dave

·May 7, 2022

I don’t claim to be an expert on these by any means but even to me it looks like it was built using one of the fake kits (everything but the movement) that you can buy on eBay and Etsy.

 

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Dan S

·May 7, 2022

I think that the movement is legit. 😁

 

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Davidt

·May 7, 2022

That’s a modern fake kit, aged to look old. Only the movement is genuine I’m afraid.

 

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Caracal25

·May 7, 2022

Thanks for the replies, I didn’t buy it but out of curiosity what is something about that worth? He wanted 4000 US for it.

 

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Dan S

·May 7, 2022

Caracal25

Thanks for the replies, I didn’t buy it but out of curiosity what is something about that worth? He wanted 4000 US for it.

A few hundred for the movement.

 

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JwRosenthal

·May 7, 2022

Caracal25

Thanks for the replies, I didn’t buy it but out of curiosity what is something about that worth? He wanted 4000 US for it.

He either had no clue it was a fake and got had or was hoping for an impulsive buyer with no clue

 

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Dan S

·May 7, 2022

JwRosenthal

He either had no clue it was a fake and got had or was hoping for an impulsive buyer with no clue

The latter IMO. Offering it for $4k suggests he knows it's not legit.

 

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ConElPueblo

·May 7, 2022

Caracal25

Thanks for the replies, I didn’t buy it but out of curiosity what is something about that worth? He wanted 4000 US for it.

That reeks of someone trying to fleece an unsuspecting customer... I hope the watch you bought from him previously was better!

 

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Caracal25

·May 7, 2022

Thanks to all who replied for the input and education