Hi all,

What do you think about the dial, to me it looks like it is redone. It is just the size itself at 37mm is quite rare.

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Eric

 

My novice advice says, based where the seller is from, I would automatically assume it is a redial. The lugs on top also look to be polished due to the loss the edging, compared to the bottom lugs, which still have a edge.

On balance, given the way the dial even looks and the price point, I would assume it is a redial.

 

Polished I totally agree, I have purchased from this seller before though and he actually had some decent watches (despite being from Armenia!!!). On the dial I also feel it is redone but I'm also a novice, so just in case, felt like if it is not a redial it is not a bad deal given the size I kind of like these VCs from the 40s....

 

Oh damn, did you ask the seller straight up if it is a redial or not? Plus I'm sure other members of OF will chime in soon.

 

Great idea, I shall do that too.

 

Yes, almost certainly a redial. No accent on Genève, and the second track sits too far in. The font is actually fairly well done, to be fair.

Regards,

Tony C.

 

Thanks Tony,

I actually own another similar size one, I am aware of the e accent criteria but also read on THL a while back that there were also some exceptions in the 40s and early 50s. But to no avail, I was never able to really confirm whether mine is truly a redial or not. Pretty happy with it though

Cheers,
Eric

 

Hi Eric,

Yes, there were exceptions. But when I see other issues, the lack of an accent mark is more troubling than when everything else checks out.

Yours could be original, though I can't form a strong opinion without seeing high-definition images.

Cheers,

Tony C.

 

Thanks Tony,

I don't really have a better shot than this as I am not into photography. But any inputs from you will be much appreciated.

 

I'm fairly certain that yours is original. Nice watch with an uncommon dial variation!

Regards,

Tony C.

 

Thanks Tony, that is really reassuring.

Cheers,
Eric