I have a feeling this piece has been considered before but I can't find the thread, so forgive me if we are going over old ground. The dial is supposedly original but with NOS replacement hands. Case numbers are 22242 / 1107421. UG 481, circa 1960 This piece is on a dealer's website being sold on consignment for approx $3400 US. I was under the impression "Swiss" should be under the six position, I can't see it in these pics. I would appreciate your collective opinions and thank you all in advance.
I would assume our resident experts will chime in on this. @jordn ? My first impression is that the printing on the dial appears too "fat". The replaced hands might be legit UG, but the style I think does not match the dial as they are lumed, but the dial is not. Also the logo on the crown seems too modern compared to the rest of the watch.
Thanks guys. Invaluable advice as usual. It seems Drechristians opinion is spot on as the same dealer is presenting this piece again knowing full well that they have already reimbursed Hutcho. This time with pre knowledge of the watches short comings, that is the case number beingfrom 1945 but the more obvious crown being 1960's. At the same time putting the onus in the consignee. Caveat emptor indeed.