nkb
·Hi OF!
I need assistance with this particular example that may be of interest to me!
It is a vintage Nivada with an 18ct gold case and an AS1561N 21 jewel automatic movement.
As far as I can assess:
Case: quite sharp and not greatly overpolished
Crown: looks original
Movement: OK but would need a service
Dial:
This is where I am having some difficulty!
The dial looks very clean for a vintage watch, I am not sure if it is a redial or not. I studied the dial text and it looks consistent with vintage Nivada text but it may be too thick (especially the "21 Rubis"). Is the thick text indicative of a re-paint?
I think I can make out "swiss made" under the 6-hour marker and have asked the seller to confirm this.
Conclusion:
Apart from the suspected redial, I think the dial and hands are very attractive for a vintage dress watch, the case and movement are acceptable and the 18ct case is a requirement for my dress watch hunt.
I don't mind buying the more under-rated brands like Nivada. However, I don't want to compromise on a non-original dial!
The price is $700 US; I don't know if that is fitting for this example though? I don't mind paying an extra premium on an original example.
Please let me know your thoughts? Here are the pictures (from the seller)
BTW: what time period is it likely from? The 50s or 60s?
regards
Neal
I need assistance with this particular example that may be of interest to me!
It is a vintage Nivada with an 18ct gold case and an AS1561N 21 jewel automatic movement.
As far as I can assess:
Case: quite sharp and not greatly overpolished
Crown: looks original
Movement: OK but would need a service
Dial:
This is where I am having some difficulty!
The dial looks very clean for a vintage watch, I am not sure if it is a redial or not. I studied the dial text and it looks consistent with vintage Nivada text but it may be too thick (especially the "21 Rubis"). Is the thick text indicative of a re-paint?
I think I can make out "swiss made" under the 6-hour marker and have asked the seller to confirm this.
Conclusion:
Apart from the suspected redial, I think the dial and hands are very attractive for a vintage dress watch, the case and movement are acceptable and the 18ct case is a requirement for my dress watch hunt.
I don't mind buying the more under-rated brands like Nivada. However, I don't want to compromise on a non-original dial!
The price is $700 US; I don't know if that is fitting for this example though? I don't mind paying an extra premium on an original example.
Please let me know your thoughts? Here are the pictures (from the seller)
BTW: what time period is it likely from? The 50s or 60s?
regards
Neal