A watch with a soft case is referred to a case that has been polished in the past, where it’s original shapes, brushing or chamfers have been polished away or altered.
In this particular watch the brushing on top of the lugs have been polished away and the case is showing a bit of soft edges where the original shape should be sharp. I was probably done at the same time it had all the service parts replaced.
What opinions on this A386 on eBay? I learn so much when you guys pick these apart! 😀
https://www.ebay.com/itm/153861116078
Please note this is an x460 case number also
K killer67XXXX460 is a suspected series of forged case numbers
Thank you, I learn so much here.
Just saw they relisted on eBay as an open auction, priced way lower now at $4350.
Should I take from your comment that one should stay away regardless?
Cheers
Thank you, I learn so much here.
Just saw they relisted on eBay as an open auction, priced way lower now at $4350.
Should I take from your comment that one should stay away regardless?
Cheers
My mk2. Condition is everything..
My advice is to stat away from these cheap but bad examples. Buy yourself the reissue instead.
Do you have a ref# on the reissue you are speaking to? Not sure if I am missing it. In 38mm case, appears to be Original 1969 (c. 2014 1969 limited edition release) and the A386 Revival (c. 2019 50th anniversary, 50 piece limited editions, gold).
