Thanks chaps.
I've been keeping an eye on eBay (europe wide), but things are a bit thin on the ground, and as @arturo7 very rightly says the prices are ahead of the quality.
I just bought this Arsa automatic which has the FS hallmark. After having read the thread, I realise that this watch does not meet the sub second, markers and manual wind criteria, so I am wondering if it is real ? I bought the watch locally in a lot and the seller was not aware of the hallmarks. I would be grateful if the knowledgeable people and especially @perseo66 could shed some light on this watch.
If I'd maybe spent a few hours staring at these, and potentially decided that acquiring one was a really really good idea, could any of you fine folks point me in the correct direction?
I'm guessing Italy is a good placed to hunt?
P perseo66sorry for the delay.
your watch is a model used only to sell watches the model is very similar to other watches. they have the same numbers. but they are not FS. they are very well done. they are not fake. the number is the reference of the watch. they are very elegant. but they have nothing in common with the railways.
arsa has sold pocket watches for the FS with progressive serial number, they are highly sought after by collectors. lorenz has never sold watches to the FS. has participated like many other factories in the tenders to win a commission. but nothing
Hello
photo on www.subito.it trhis watch is on sale
Fell in love with these back in 2020 when I first saw this thread and I am happy to say I have finally added a Mk1 to my collection. Now, off to possibly complete the set with the Mk2 and 3.
Fantastic addition (and condition)! And I’ve got mine on today as well, less than 100 digits away from yours on the case back. 😉👍
Just scored this MK1 from the mid-1960s (23xxx serial). Lug facets are wonderfully sha
Thank you! Yours is gorgeous as well and it’s fun they are so close to each other. It looks so good on your grey strap as well. Where is the strap from in this post?
I’ve changed it up a couple of times but I think the one you’re referring to is from Delugs. Picture on my instagram feed below. Very happy with the strap.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CRtfIgQrZqe/?utm_medium=copy_link
Fell in love with these back in 2020 when I first saw this thread and I am happy to say I have finally added a Mk1 to my collection. Now, off to possibly complete the set with the Mk2 and 3.
