The first one is a Mk I.
And here is the Mk II that I got from @Scarecrow Boat recently. While I did not know about this watch or the history prior to seeing his listing, I quickly got sucked in. Happy I did and was able to get a great example.
I saw one at the GTG and now I need one. I have to scroll this post to make sure I know what I'm getting into. But this may very well be my next watch purchase. Thanks!
If you need help, I really like these watches and can bee a second set of eyes to look over with you 😀
Thank you for the vote of assistance. I will do that. I have an eye on a couple on fleabay -- I'd always rather buy here but nothing is around, better for me anyway. Prices are all over and condition is too -- $1900 for one that's cracked and broken but listed as "no marks on the dial"? Yeahok.
If you're patient enough you should be able to snatch one for $350-450 from eBay (which is reasonable in my view). They sometimes pop up on C24 for reasonable prices as well. Most common issues IMHO are a flaky dial, wrong crown and an overpolished case. Happy hunting 👍
Those numerals look flat instead of raised. Are there any images at an angle to confirm this? The case also looks like it may have been polished- the case edge looks soft.
edit to add- the crown has the shape of an original one but there is something weird going on with it. It looks like someone cut a logo shield shape into it(?). The numerals have a slight raised definition but they still look flat at an angle. More flat than mine did at the same angle. It has been polished- like it has been cleaned up for the sale.
I'd take a swerve based on the crown and case. Price is way too high anyway.
Hate you guys ... I have this pair coming from the homeland in January. Thanks to @vujen for another quality find. You guys said they didn't come up often, let alone a 2-fer ... yeah, it had to be done. @BlackTalon, this is ALL your fault for wearing that one to the GTG.
Congrats -- looks like a nice set 😀. I had to keep an eye out for a year or so to find a mk1.