Missing Movement Serial Number on a Civilian 30TSC 2292

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So at a recent market this popped up and I did a trade and cash for it:



The dial and hands seem fine (though the seconds hand may be a replacement from service.)



What I have noticed is that the movement serial has been cut out of the bridge. My alarm bells didn't really ring off and at the time I thought it was a movement featurr without really going "Oh wait there's no serial there!"

This is a first for me, and suggests that -

* The movement is a later replacement, or
* The watch was stolen.

I have a six month warranty to return it if needed.

A keeper or return?
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