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  1. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Sep 24, 2017

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    Looks like French 18K hallmarks (eagle's head) on case back. Serial number in the range for a bumper Polerouter. Nice patina.

    Crown is a replacement.

    I would need to do more research, but this one looks promising.
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  2. micampe Sep 24, 2017

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    Good condition but price is kinda ambitious. https://www.ebay.com/i/132334219294Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

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  3. Florent Sep 25, 2017

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    - Hour and minutes hands are wrong
    - Subdials hands are wrong
    - The caseback is from a Compur
    - The dial looks perfectly new, I suggest a redial
    - I have also strong doubt about the case/puschers ...
     
  4. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Sep 25, 2017

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    100% Positive Feedback ....::censored::
     
  5. bgrisso Sep 25, 2017

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    Yes and what about the evil day and month? Lol
     
  6. themouse Sep 26, 2017

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  7. heccsat Sep 26, 2017

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    Hi,
    I recently found this watch at a local shop.
    What do you think about it? How much could this worth? It has a stardust dial, don't know yet if it's too much for me or not.
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  8. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Sep 26, 2017

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    I'm pleased to report that the seller agrees with consensus and is changing the listing....
     
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  9. 10H10 Sep 27, 2017

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    Looks like OF has a lot of leverage on sellers ! :thumbsup:
     
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  10. citizenrich Metal Mixer! Sep 28, 2017

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  11. citizenrich Metal Mixer! Sep 28, 2017

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    Oh, wow, thats a pretty nice example. That dial was originally solid black and gave up a lot of her pigment due to UV light and humidity. Some collectors call it "tropical" and for some watches it increases value. Not really the case for a Polerouter but I still think it's cool AF.

    The case looks pretty good.

    Here's the rub: you can buy a an 18k Bombe lugs solid 18k Polerouter for like 2g's. This keeps the price of the SS watches down. I haven't seen too many sell for more than $1000 in SS and $750 is a more realistic number for a good condition watch.

    How much is seller asking and is he offering a warranty (warranties from brick and mortar stores are valuable).
     
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  12. heccsat Sep 30, 2017

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    Yes, I agree, it might be blight on the dial, but it kinda gives the watch a particular/special look. The seller asks for ~950 dollars, I think I can get it around 750-800 $ with 1 year service warranty.
     
  13. citizenrich Metal Mixer! Oct 1, 2017

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    lol I wouldn't call it "blight" (maybe just say it to neg the seller!).

    If I were looking for a Polerouter, I would pay $750 all day long for that example. The service warranty makes it a great deal and almost a no brainer. The case and lugs on this watch look good - one issue w/ bombe lugs is watchmakers with a heavy polishing hand - when done incorrectly they look like shit (these look good).

    Keep us posted
     
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  14. ConElPueblo Oct 4, 2017

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  15. Florent Oct 4, 2017

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    The caseback reference number did not match the case style
    Everything else looks great
     
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  16. ELV web Oct 4, 2017

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    The reference is for spider lug “22250”, in other words the watch is a franken
     
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  17. bgrisso Oct 4, 2017

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    I made an offer of $3500 on that watch before someone warned me off. Thank god the seller declined my offer and countered with $3550. Lol otherwise I would have had to back myself out of the deal. I like the dial tho!
     
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  18. ConElPueblo Oct 4, 2017

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    Yeah, I'm going to crawl back under my rock again... Sorry for bothering you ::shy::
     
  19. 10H10 Oct 4, 2017

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    Come on ! You just have to check Sala, that's all ...;)
     
  20. bgrisso Oct 4, 2017

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    Sala is not always on hand, especially when you think you have found a great deal !
     
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