Original dials?

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Davudvl

·Nov 17, 2014

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271664829001
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-LON...498933589?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item418aa4d955

Both sellers claim dials are not refinished. Can a dial look this new on such an old watch?

 

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citizenrich

·Nov 17, 2014

Dennis has an entire thread devoted to period correct Longines dial fonts.

Both of these dials look good. Not certain about the crown on the Conquest (looks good no matter). That's a beautiful watch - It's not unreasonable to assume that it will hold or appreciate in value for the long term.

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Davudvl

·Nov 17, 2014

Thank you for the response. Do you think that the prices asked are reasonable?

 

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citizenrich

·Nov 17, 2014

Davudvl

Thank you for the response. Do you think that the prices asked are reasonable?

No idea, I don't collect these.

I'd ask the seller to discount on this account (I'd show him the pictures)...

 

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minutenrohr

·Nov 17, 2014

The Conquests dial is refinished. There should be some lume near the markers. So i think the Price is too high. Sold mine for 1300 Euros.
rgds - h.u.

 

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Hijak

·Nov 17, 2014

The "automatic" font on the Conquest in the OP is also wrong, total redial!👎

 

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ulackfocus

·Nov 17, 2014

Davudvl

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271664829001

Too polished and a replacement crown - WAY too high of a price. It would have to be a genuine NOS piece with the original box & papers to pull that kind of money.

Davudvl

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-LON...498933589?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item418aa4d955

As mentioned, it's a redial and too much paint is missing from the medallion. It would have to be in excellent condition to pull that kind of money.

Davudvl

Both sellers claim dials are not refinished. Can a dial look this new on such an old watch?

Yes- but they aren't as common as you'd think judging by the B.S. descriptions that eBay sellers use. 🙄

 

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Davudvl

·Nov 17, 2014

Thanx guys. I am glad I found this forum. I emailed both sellers before posting here and both sent me an email stating that they only deal in original non refinished watches. I guess I shouldn't be surprised in this day and age.

 

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aga79

·Nov 18, 2014

Very Nice redone Conquest, but the watchmaker forgot to added "SWISS or SWISS MADE" on dial 😀