Not often do we get offered a rare watch such as this 1947 Rolex Dato Compax ref, 4767. This is out of my league already in terms of determining its authenticity and what would be a fair price to pay for it. I would appreciate all the help from experts here before I decide whether I should pursue buying this watch or not. Many thanks.
Looks like a few differences compared to these - hands, placement of 'anti magnetic' also note the crown on the OP example - not centered
Looking at Patrizzi, the dials of the 4767 are all over the place: Chronograph/Chronographe; "Anti-Magnetic" written straight and wrapped round the sub-dial; the logo above the day/date windows and below them; with an applied logo and without it. The back of the case is a mess -- I'd wonder why the caseback looks so pristine.
Terrible corrosion, that alone would back me away. The Rolex crown is not centered. That immediately makes me question the originality of the dial. Also don't like how the Swiss Made is centered. Pass.
Thanks for all the sound advises gentlemen. Its very much appreciated. I have decided not to pursue the watch anymore. Prudence is the better part of valor.
That was my first thought...also movement has had some "interesting" repairs done. Not quite as bad as the paperclip for minute jumper incident, but that hammer spring is a mess...