Ranchero: Always wanted is it too good be?

[MikeyC]

Other than a replacement crown looking for input and issues. Thanks in advance.

Mike

 

[X350 XJR]

How many have you looked at, what is your assessment?

 

[MikeyC]

X350 XJR

How many have you looked at, what is your assessment?

My first assessment was the dial was repainted so I asked for additional pictures. They sent two of the dial back (I only posted 1) so now I am thinking it may have just been cleaned up not repainted. I am more of a speedmaster guy as far as knowledge and details. I caught the crown myself, but it is not a deal breaker.

 

[gbesq]

Not a great example. Dial has a heavy patina, hands are very oxidized and the lume is in poor shape. Case also looks polished to me, especially around the lugs. Compare to mine:

 

[cqing]

Don't go for it, dirty dial + lost paint on numerals.

 

[cqing]

cqing

Don't go for it, dirty dial + lost paint on numerals.

To me, lost paint on numerals is a big issue. I'm afraid other part of the paint will also chip off soon with any small bump to the watch...

 

[MikeyC]

gbesq

Not a great example. Dial has a heavy patina, hands are very oxidized and the lume is in poor shape. Case also looks polished to me, especially around the lugs. Compare to mine:

Thank you

 

[MikeyC]

gbesq

Not a great example. Dial has a heavy patina, hands are very oxidized and the lume is in poor shape. Case also looks polished to me, especially around the lugs. Compare to mine:

By the way your watch is beautiful wear it in good health.

 

[gbesq]

MikeyC

By the way your watch is beautiful wear it in good health.

Thank you. Be patient in your search. Rancheros are rare, but good examples come up for sale every year. $5-7k USD will usually be enough to purchase a quality example.