Ranchero

pitpro · Sep 17, 2018

@RandyF I think your watch is ok and in it's original form.
Doesn't seem rational but this more modern style applied logo
Was used in 1958/9 concurrent with the old style long leg logo. I had a Seamaster from 1958 with the same
logo and explorer dial config.
Here's a couple of examples from my database I based my opinion on.
Note the Fat loop R, the hands, applied logo's, etc:

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A few hour lume dots replaced on this one, but still original imo

RandyF · Sep 17, 2018

pitpro
@RandyF I think your watch is ok and in it's original form.
Doesn't seem rational but this more modern style applied logo
was used in 1958/9. I had a Seamaster from 1958 with the same
logo and explorer dial config.
Here's a couple of examples from my database I based my opinion on.
Note the Fat loop R, the hands, applied logo's, etc:

A few hour lume dots replaced on this one, but still original imo

Thanks so much for this! I was starting to get bummed out and this makes me breathe a sigh of relief. The guy I bought it from knows his watches and he would not sell me a watch without disclosing any pertinent information.
I really appreciate this information and the information from everyone who replied to my thread. Knowledge is power. Many thanks!

Dan S · Sep 17, 2018

@RandyF

You waded into the deep end on your first purchase. The good news is that it doesn't get much more confusing than this. Welcome to the nuthouse! 😁

JuriRust · Feb 18, 2019

I have the same watch. Found among the old things grandfather. In my family, this watch was more than 50 years old. Unfortunately, they require cleaning and repair.

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