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·Good day OF
I've been looking for an early Seamaster to 'match' my London 2012 LE 1948 (see my Great Big Intro and avatar). So far, In about a year of looking, the most pleasing to my eye is this 1955 specimen, offered by what I think is a reputable on-line dealer. However, their description, below in italics, is quite limited so I thought I'd add my own opinions, based on knowledge gleaned from reading OF for a while, and would love any additional insight or schooling from those much more knowledgable than me. (sorry I could only download one picture)
Dial : The dial is in very good condition.
To me there is a pleasing, even, patina; I presume it was lighter (white?) to begin with? There are less pleasing issues around 6 and possibly 9 & 12 but may be shadow. I'm not sure I'd rate it very good but itlooks original and untouched to me. The lume on the dial looks a lovely custard colour, but may be missing at 3,6 & 9. The hands look a little lighter/brighter to me but I've seen similar looking sets described as having aged together. I like the hands but don't know if they're original?
Case : The case is in very good condition, showing light signs of age/wear and or scratches.
I think there is LOTS of wear and plenty of scratches and not very well defined edges so probably polished long ago?
Movement : The movement is in very good condition.
I couldn't download the movement picture but it's a Cal 503 and does look to be in good condition.
Overall : The watch is in very good condition.
Well I like it:
The price? They're asking Euro 790, which doesn't seem outrageous.
TIA
I've been looking for an early Seamaster to 'match' my London 2012 LE 1948 (see my Great Big Intro and avatar). So far, In about a year of looking, the most pleasing to my eye is this 1955 specimen, offered by what I think is a reputable on-line dealer. However, their description, below in italics, is quite limited so I thought I'd add my own opinions, based on knowledge gleaned from reading OF for a while, and would love any additional insight or schooling from those much more knowledgable than me. (sorry I could only download one picture)
Dial : The dial is in very good condition.
To me there is a pleasing, even, patina; I presume it was lighter (white?) to begin with? There are less pleasing issues around 6 and possibly 9 & 12 but may be shadow. I'm not sure I'd rate it very good but itlooks original and untouched to me. The lume on the dial looks a lovely custard colour, but may be missing at 3,6 & 9. The hands look a little lighter/brighter to me but I've seen similar looking sets described as having aged together. I like the hands but don't know if they're original?
Case : The case is in very good condition, showing light signs of age/wear and or scratches.
I think there is LOTS of wear and plenty of scratches and not very well defined edges so probably polished long ago?
Movement : The movement is in very good condition.
I couldn't download the movement picture but it's a Cal 503 and does look to be in good condition.
Overall : The watch is in very good condition.
Well I like it:
The price? They're asking Euro 790, which doesn't seem outrageous.
TIA
