http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-AND...156608?hash=item5d6c133500:g:d90AAOSwj85YLk~0Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network He never shows the profile of the case but says its the original "horseshoe" crown Does this look legit?
Cal. 266 is correct for ref. 2800 according to OVD. Looks like the pink gold plating has been removed from the hour hand. I assumed these hands were solid gold until I had the same thing happen to a ref. 2981 I owned. Maybe someone who knows more about this could chime in. Movement is missing a case screw.
Original dial. Everything looks good - except the missing screw, which is not a bid deal. I did not notice the lack of plating on one hand, but maybe it is my bad.
Excellent. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I purchased the watch and am really looking forward to receiving it.
Good deal. I purchased the watch. Should I get that screw replaced immediately? Is it safe to use the watch with it missing?
It depends wether the movement is correctly hold or not with only one screw left. If not the movement could move a little in the case or put some undesired pressure on the stem or on one of the dial feet. I would have that checked by a watchmaker before wearing it. You could have the watch serviced as well! It could be a good idea as the service history seems unknown.
Every vintage watch I buy is serviced before wearing it. Even if a seller states the watch was serviced, I would rather have the peace of mind knowing that a trusted watchmaker has looked after my watch. The definition of "service" varies widely and not all watchmakers are created equal. Had to learn this the hard way. Keep in mind, parts for vintage watches may be difficult or impossible to source, which means maintaining your watch in good condition is important. Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the forums!