Who would bother redialing this?
I believe that both versions could be the correct examples of the “Seamaster DE VILLE”.
(the first example is the one in my collection)
Dealing with mixed feelings, on one hand there's 100+ unique and colourful dials
On the other hand, the case is hard to work with, not the case but mainly the stem structure I find scary and hate when the stem is pulled instead of sliding out
Also there's a form of reverse gambler's fallacy for me, after letting go off so many unique SMDV's, I feel like I can no longer turn back and become a collector, the resentment would be huge
But one thing is for certain, SMDV is #1 in terms of collectability, across all watch models
I currently have this Seamaster 14761 with a curtain dial at the spa for restoration. It will be on a 1036 beads of rice bracelet after it comes home.
You posted a picture of this one on the "Arrivals" thread a few months ago if I remember correctly. Wonderful. My ribbon dialed LL 6590-1 is also ongoing service and I have to say I miss her a little bit. 😀
Thanks. It also has the “coffin” style hour markers which are quite unusual.
Yes, truly beautiful. 1961?