NEW: Unusual ref. 2712-3

Hello fellow members,
Even though I said no more watches this year, the collection got a new member.

The case is very unusual and does not look like the typical horn lug case that can be seen on Seamasters. After searching online and with help of few members, I’m pretty sure its gold plated ref. 2712-3 made for French market. Between lugs is mark 80 (microns) & PB (Paul Bovier - casemaker). Movement inside should be cal. 266. My WM is away for holidays, case can’t be opened to confirm but will do that as soon as possible.


The lightly patinated dial has small smudges but this is not visible when worn. Print on dial is crisp with thin arrowhead markers and subdial at 6. Hands seem to be correct.

Crown is modern replacement so now I’m looking for period correct one. Any advice is welcome from you guys. 😁



Hope you like!

Stay safe and Merry Christmas to you all!

Tom

Thanks! Suprised it stayed there for 2 months 😗

That waffle dial looks amazing 🥰

Luckily, both of our pieces have dials in great condition comparing to few pieces found on internet. Mine is huuuge compared to my 2943 but 38mm? Bet it fits amazing on a wrist. Do you have a wristshot photo, maybe?

Playing with chocolate 😁

I'm thinking about pairing it with light grey suade strap. Whats your choice?

Here is side by side comparison. Right one looks huge next to Constellation and difference is only 0.5mm in diameter.

What a lovely watch. Congrats.

Have a similar one! It's running a bit off. Need to get it checked. 70something years old I gues