mazzman
·Looks like we're going to have to put the case back under the electron microscope. Or an x-ray magnetic interferometer (??) like they have at NCIS that can read polished off serial numbers. ;-)
Received this from the very knowledgeable billving. Looks like mystery solved:
"The model number is 481101 / 02
The 481101 is the reference for that 14k good case
The 02 is that model. Dial, etc."
Watch is back from ABC in LA and they did a great job. "Complete disassembly, ultrasonic cleansing, lubrication with factory specified compounds, calibration, mainspring replacement, any and all necessary gaskets and pressure test."
No polishing but a good and careful cleaning of the dial and case. There was a little bit of "dust" on the dial which has been carefully removed. Really amazing the shape this watch is in after all these years.
I have decided I am going to sell it. Not sure if this is the correct place on the forum to conduct a sale or if there is a formal forum area for sales. Let me know what is the appropriate way to sell this beauty here.