http://www.chrono24.com/omega/seamaster--id5343804.htmOn my continued quest for an unpainted dial, I came across this one. A beautiful dial and old hands and the "S" on Seamaster has rounded bottom instead of the normal hook shape S. Anyone care to opine? The watch is on WUS and seller is in Europe.


Should the S look like this: http://www.chrono24.com/omega/seamaster--id5343804.htm
Or like this one: http://www.chrono24.com/omega/seama...mens-wrist-watch-ref-2846-4-sc--id5683346.htm

 

I'm going to say redial. "Seamaster" seems thick, the upper fonts look wrong and the minute markers are all over the place. Add to that the polished case and I would tell the WUS seller he needs to note the issues.

 

Have a look at the minute markers. The ones between 11 and 1 are a flag for a redial

 

I asked him about the repaint dial and his response was "I don't think so. For me is ok". Now what does that tell ya about the seller!

 

I think that tells you more about WUS.

 

Ah yes, I see what you mean now. They are not evenly painted and the marks are not evenly spaced between each other around the dial.
How said you can't teach old dogs new tricks.

 

Ah, looks like he is dumping a few more that are questionable. Here is another one, if I'm correct the "MOY" I think its called, is not correct.


Here is his listing if others what to slap his little hands: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs...yom-1962-black-dial-4127618.html#post39580418

 

Any Longines experts out there? Not sure about this one but he sold it for $1200. I guess this one could be legit.


Here was the listing: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/lo...atic-ref-l1-641-4-a-4029466.html#post39105658

 

Did you do an internet search on the model mentioned in the listing?

 

Yes and I was assuming it was a vintage watch but found it is the newer Heritage model and this model seem to be from Europe.
Was it a special model released in Europe only? I guessing a company bought the Longines name and are producing lesser quality watches riding on the old name brand. Pretty much sucks.

 

You really need to do more research before making such a comment. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-longines-column-wheel-chronograph-a-horological-purists

 

I said this one could be legit. What more do you want?

 

I was asking for expert opinion. You got a problem with that?

 

I want you to read what you wrote. "Was it a special model released in Europe only? I guessing a company bought the Longines name and are producing lesser quality watches riding on the old name brand. Pretty much sucks."

 

Are you arguing with yourself?

 

Ah yes, a little confusing. I guess your problem is that I said "Pretty much sucks"?

 

Or that longines did not sell their name or start producing lesser quality watches at any time.

 

Standy, have you heard of the Swatch Group?
Swatch Group brands
Breguet, Harry Winston, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Jaquet Droz, Léon Hatot, Omega, Longines, Rado, Union Glashütte, Tissot, Balmain, Certina, Mido, Hamilton, Calvin Klein watches + jewelry, Swatch, Flik Flak.

Swatch Group production companies
ETA, Nivarox-FAR, CHH Microtechnique, Comadur, Rubattel et Weyermann, MOM Le Prélet, Universo, Manufacture Ruedin, Simon Et Membrez, Lascor, Novi, Swatch Group Assembly, DYB, EM Microelectronic, Renata, Micro Crystal and Swiss Timing.

 

I think you need to quit while you're behind.

 

Has anyone ever heard of the Hodinkee newsletter say anything bad about new watch releases? I do get their weekly letter but only pay attention to subjects about vintage watches. I have heard them being called watch snobs and it offends some but it's sometimes fits with the watch reviews of tens of thousands of dollars watches. But, it takes all kinds of people to make it interesting and I'm just one of those low life bottom feeders that can only afford watches less then a few thousand dollars. Ah yes, life sucks and then ya die :~)