Look at other examples of this reference and study the fonts. Also, pay attention to case shape/polishing. Or ... take advantage of the recommendations and watches for sale on this forum.
This is my 591 14704 for comparison purposes. The crown, alpha lance hands, and lettering on the one you’ve posted all look fine to me and, if it was ever repainted, judging by the discolouration around the indices, it was a long time ago. I appreciate that you have to check that the minute markings are evenly spaced but the photos are angled so it’s not easy.
Does the seller assert that the dial is original.
The movement looks fine and in nice condition and the gasket looks new.
So, for me, I’d want to know the price and if it’s been serviced.
These are nice watches but are 34mm rather than 34.5 so, factor that in too if you have big wrists.
Thank you for your reply! I've been browsing various websites, but I thought posting here would give me more insight. Unfortunately, Seamasters vary quite a bit from one model to another (font, text location etc..). Plus I live in Europe and prices of the marketplace would be 20% higher to me 🙁
Everything looks fine to me except the dial text sharpness. It looks a bit “bold”/ heavy on the text, but it can be related to lighting. Here is mine:
It is a hard to find model with the 591 cal, and relatively “rare” (especially within a certain serial number interval).
It will always be a question of to whom you by from, the condition of the caliber or case (marks or gold cap/ full gold deterioration); the 591 cal ref. number interval; the dial condition and design; the case shape itself (there is one like the one you show and another horn shaped without the crystal ring/bezel, mainly on the gold/caped models); the market you are in and even the crown it has (there the most common one with 12 notches and another one, smaller, with a rounded tip) - a bit like the early Seamasters.
The market in Europe is tough on pricing these ones due to what I said previously and because it is not easy to find an example in pristine/ original condition. If it is a US price I think it is a bit too high mainly for the specs you are showing to us (SS, most common dial and the displacement of this 591 seems to be the one produced in higher numbers).
Good luck with your decision!
