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UG Tank From The Late 30's

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Dear OF members,

Just received this tank but I have some doubts about the dial. Do you think it is legit, or do you think it could be a redial? Any comments would be very helpfull.

Thanks in advance

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filmir filmir
Dear OF members,

Just received this tank but I have some doubts about the dial. Do you think it is legit, or do you think it could be a redial? Any comments would be very helpfull.

Thanks in advance

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What's happening in the last photo? Looks like saw dust
 
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I would lean towards redial but I find these UG tanks some of the most difficult to evaluate so I could be wrong.
 
filmir
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I would lean towards redial but I find these UG tanks some of the most difficult to evaluate so I could be wrong.

Thanks for your feedback. May I ask what makes you lean towards redial?
 
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What's happening in the last photo? Looks like saw dust
Given its spread, originating from the corners and even affecting the hands, I'd wager mold.
 
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Given its spread, originating from the corners and even affecting the hands, I'd wager mold.

And its consistent with humidity stains on the edges.
 
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filmir filmir
Thanks for your feedback. May I ask what makes you lean towards redial?

The seconds sub dial in particular does not feel like 30s fonts to me. It's just a feeling, I have not researched this one compared to other examples.
 
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The seconds sub dial in particular does not feel like 30s fonts to me. It's just a feeling, I have not researched this one compared to other examples.

Yes, the subdial seems to be the main question mark. I have heard arguments for and against.

Against: the usual subdial design follows a squarish/rectangular look. We find that in most examples and in some adverts.

For: although it wasnt the standard choice in doesnt mean per se that it is not original. For instance the Cabriolet had round subdials.
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