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Stainless 13zn I think the crown is incorrect

  1. billving Jan 5, 2017

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    any other issues that forum members see?

    Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. Kmart Jan 5, 2017

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    What's up with those lugs? They look cracked or something?
     
  3. DirtyDozen12 Thanks, mystery donor! Jan 5, 2017

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    The "cracks" are a result of the production process. They are not a problem.

    I believe that it should have a flatter crown with fewer serrations. Otherwise, it is a nice example.
     
  4. Kmart Jan 5, 2017

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    Ah, thanks for the info. They do look uniform across all 4 lugs so that makes sense. Those lugs are very interesting to me, don't see too many vintage watches with that lug design. Reminds me a little bit of the Nomos Tangente.
     
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  5. Rman Jan 5, 2017

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    The center part of the dial seems to be at least retouched if not reprinted. Inconsistent with the rest of the dial.
     
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  6. DirtyDozen12 Thanks, mystery donor! Jan 5, 2017

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    The outer section of the dial is undoubtedly more worn. This is likely the result of its proximity to the opening between the removable bezel and the mid-case. If the discrepancy was of a greater degree, then it might be a cause for concern. In this instance, I believe that an acceptable level of discrepancy is being exacerbated by the two tones of the dial. From a different angle, the central section would likely appear darker and not so incongruous.
     
  7. billving Jan 5, 2017

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    Thanks for all of the input, very helpful. It is expensive but i've always want one. I may have addiitional dial pics.
     
  8. billving Jan 5, 2017

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    Different angle. Def some patina/marks around perimeter

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  9. Dgercp Jan 6, 2017

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    I believe dial is all original. Very nice!
     
  10. billving Jan 6, 2017

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    thanks...decision time, a couple of busy watch weeks and this one isn't cheap
     
  11. billving Jan 6, 2017

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    this similar dial ./ differa 13 zn  1-6-17.jpg nt lugs available from a known us vendor but even bigger bucks!
     
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  12. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Jan 6, 2017

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    Arrgggg! There she be. The white whale!
     
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  13. billving Jan 6, 2017

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    Tell me about it....hate to pass becuase good ones are becoming more rare & more expensive
     
  14. minutenrohr Jan 8, 2017

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    ...nice watch!!!