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ClarendonVintage
·@ulackfocus , this thread might interest you! Also, it pertains to the interesting topic of the 'Automatic' font, which might add some updates to your sticky thread?
Redial or Franken?: Vintage 5 Star Admiral
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ulackfocus
·I'd have to see the dial in person with a loupe. If the ink if flat, it's a redial. All the original dials I've seen or owned have depth (thickness) to the lettering.
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ClarendonVintage
·I'd have to see the dial in person with a loupe. If the ink if flat, it's a redial. All the original dials I've seen or owned have depth (thickness) to the lettering.
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clift
·I took a another closer look at the dial with the naked eye and couldn't really tell if the lettering was raised. Seemed somewhat flat... but I'd have to put it under a magnifying glass to be sure.
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argonbeam
·I vote original. The Longines 50x series movements all rebadged Record movements after Longines acquired them. Gold-filled case. Both these take away from collectibility, so not sure if redial would be worth pursuing. Please don't take these comments the wrong way, as it's a good looking watch I would be happy to own and wear. If this was a solid gold case with a 29x or 34/x35x series, might be worth the effort to redial. Regardless, nice looking watch - enjoy!
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clift
·I vote original. The Longines 50x series movements all rebadged Record movements after Longines acquired them. Gold-filled case. Both these take away from collectibility, so not sure if redial would be worth pursuing. Please don't take these comments the wrong way, as it's a good looking watch I would be happy to own and wear. If this was a solid gold case with a 29x or 34/x35x series, might be worth the effort to redial. Regardless, nice looking watch - enjoy!
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argonbeam
·C cliftThanks for your thoughts and I think I'm in line with your assessment. This was my first vintage piece that I acquired and I didn't really have much knowledge or context when picking it up. Still don't know much but I am feeling a little more prepared for the next acquisition.
Uh oh, already looking towards next acquisition 😉. If any questions, run it by the folks on this forum. Buying off the forum also a good bet, as most of us peruse the for sale stuff regularly, and if something doesn’t look right, will mention it. @yako54 has recently put three excellent Longines up for sale. Look at those three ads for nice, well-priced watches that any Longines collector would have on his/her radar. I totally missed the boat on the 19ASD model that has been on my want list for a while. As for Longines, tons of different models, especially US market models from the 40-60’s that flood eBay. Tons of crap (I have some of it) but also some pretty good finds now and then. Good hunting.
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clift
·Thanks very much for the tips sir! I'll definitely take your advice and check out what's for sale here on the forums. 👍
