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  1. alfanator Dec 21, 2014

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    Trying to train my eyes...
    DO90 bezel
    Evenly aged plots
    Hands look correct
    T Swiss Made T in right config
    Pushers too big?

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  2. alfanator Dec 22, 2014

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    Any opinions on this watch?
     
  3. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Dec 22, 2014

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    It's a photo shopped or over lit photo that makes it hard to judge the finer points of the dial, and this is where the kind of extra value that I look for lies.

    I think you are correct in your assessment , and this is a pretty good start. When buying a watch of this quality and patinated look, the first thing I do is have my watchmaker service it, and in this case I would replace pushers.

    I need to see a daylight photo to see if this is one of those very attractive types that I like, and therefore valuable, (to me at least)
     
  4. esspee1200 Dec 22, 2014

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    Case looks thick. That's a good start... Patina is a bit dark, hands may be original but are a shade lighter.
     
  5. michael e Still learning. Dec 22, 2014

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    The pusher look correct to me, I have seen this kind on quite a few 105.003s
    The dial looks very nice. The hands look like they may have been repainted.
     
  6. alfanator Dec 23, 2014

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    Thanks all.
     
  7. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 23, 2014

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    Given the dial I'd want to see movement photos before going any further down the purchasing track, hell even if the dial was good I'd still want to see the movement. A 321 that needs a root canal due to severe rust or damage can cost more than a nice Constellation piepan to put right, buy one in good condition and keeping it that way isn't overly hard, buy a lemon and you're dealing with discontinued parts that take more man hours sourcing than the actual service takes.
     
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  8. Concorde Dec 26, 2014

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    It has very dark patina on dial,(indicator of very wet country provenance), hands are repainted which is an indicator of rust, so I'm with dsio as checking that movement; bezel, crown pushers are originals from factory.
     
  9. alfanator Dec 29, 2014

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    Should have it next week. Will post additional pics.
     
  10. JohnSteed Dec 29, 2014

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    Can't wait! Cool