Longines 1947 ref 5577 assessment

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RainDrop

·Mar 28, 2024

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=COPY

Thanks all

 

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Tony C.

·Mar 28, 2024·Ωf Jury member

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

 

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Dan S

·Mar 28, 2024

Tony C.

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

Agreed.

 

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RainDrop

·Mar 28, 2024

Tony C.

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

thanks. Is there a tell that you noticed?

How does the movement look to you?

 

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noelekal

·Mar 28, 2024·Home For Wayward Watches

R RainDrop

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.

 

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LesXL

·Mar 28, 2024

Tony C.

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

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=COPY

 

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X350 XJR

·Mar 28, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

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

 

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Tony C.

·Mar 28, 2024·Ωf Jury member

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

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Mar 28, 2024

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

 

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LesXL

·Mar 28, 2024

Waltesefalcon

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

Yep

 

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J_pilot

·Mar 28, 2024

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.

 

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RainDrop

·Mar 29, 2024

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.