hi all,

i am a lurker here and would like to made my first purchase of a vintage watch. I found the below listing and wonder if you could help check whether there are anything ‘off’ about it.

Ebay link:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/32558249...hEGF41fRfW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPYPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

Thanks all

 

I would say that the dial has likely been refinished, albeit fairly well.

 

Agreed.

 

thanks. Is there a tell that you noticed?

How does the movement look to you?

 

The main clue for me is that the dial appears too crisp and pristine in comparison with the rest of the watch's components.

 

Agreed. Personally, I don't like the "Longines" thickness (too) and font... The same for the numerals are too thick.
Compared it to this one for example, that despite not great pictures, seems to be more accurate to my eyes:
https://www.ebay.fr/itm/18636244265...uid=95YeAIPMRcS&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPYPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

The dimples rarely look quite right after refinishing this type of dial.

 

I agree with all of the "tells" mentioned above.

 

Not only are the numerals thick, the edges are not sharp. This is most easily noticeable on the 10 and 8.

 

Yep

 

Adding to the other comments here, there seems to be quite a gap between the outer printed track and bezel - much more than I’m used to seeing.

 

Thanks all for your comments. I decided not to go through and will look for another watch. No rush for me as I am learning about this stuff.