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  1. peatnick Feb 11, 2016

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    This arrived today but I'm concerned about the dial

    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1455246459.843387.jpg

    1st flag is it seems early to have the hanger S

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    Also the minute track is broken by 6

    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1455246606.558504.jpg

    Finally the text and track seem quite white

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    Seller has offered to refund but I do like this . . .
     
  2. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Feb 11, 2016

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    Think you already know it is a ..................
     
  3. peatnick Feb 12, 2016

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    One night stand and not my true valentine???
     
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  4. Hijak Feb 12, 2016

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    Here are some examples of Seamaster font for comparison...

    Earlier 13.4 million serial #, but similar dial...
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    another early 1952 dial...
    Uncommon 1952 Omega Seamaster Chronometre Cal. 352, 8.jpg

    And my closest, time wise, but waffle dial makes it hard to see text...
    Wrist Shot, 03.JPG

    Although the white text is concerning, I wouldn't mind seeing a better, clearer dial shot, the whole dial, before writing this one off!

    A true hanger S looks more like this...
    Wrist Shot, 04.JPG

    Hope this is somewhat helpful Nick.
     
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  5. peatnick Feb 12, 2016

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    Thanks Ed

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    Does this help?
     
  6. peatnick Feb 12, 2016

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    Also posted this yesterday on WRUW

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