Watches with applied sector dials

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I like it how you spot these watches, find the irregularities, and at least to present the result how it should be...
and it's unmistakable a mine field for someone who is in good faith - puuh 😵‍💫!
 
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Just sold at a local UK auction house for £2800 + fees.

movement numbered 5860946, case numbered 20644 174

I was the underbidder, didnt have the funds to keep going. I think we might see this dial on a Tre-Tacche some time soon.
 
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There is no reason to have it swapped into a tre tacche, because of that nice coin edge case and the overall condition. Provided that this actual
case and the dial are original belonging to each other. Is there an indicator if this is so?
 
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There is no reason to have it swapped into a tre tacche, because of that nice coin edge case and the overall condition. Provided that this actual
case and the dial are original belonging to each other. Is there an indicator if this is so?

Only from the extract. In my experience these local auctions are more common to have come from the original owners
 
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Just sold at a local UK auction house for £2800 + fees.

movement numbered 5860946, case numbered 20644 174

I was the underbidder, didnt have the funds to keep going. I think we might see this dial on a Tre-Tacche some time soon.

that’s 3584 GBP if you assume about 28% in overall fees. That’s 3972 euros at today’s rate- 4472 dollars.
 
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that’s 3584 GBP if you assume about 28% in overall fees. That’s 3972 euros at today’s rate- 4472 dollars.

I probably should have clarified my original post, I didn't bid up to that amount, I suppose I was an under bidder rather than the underbidder
 
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I strongly believe this one is a redial though I’m not an expert. There are certain inconsistencies on this one.
Good eye.
 
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I think we might see this dial on a Tre-Tacche some time soon.

You should know this is 29-30mm dial...Too large!...The Tretacche needs a 27-28mm dial.
 
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You should know this is 29-30mm dial...Too large!...The Tretacche needs a 27-28mm dial.

Not too large for a 33mm tre tacche, as shown in the first posts of this thread.
Also it depends what size this flat bezel watch is. If it’s 32mm the dial will be smaller than if it’s 33mm.
 
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Not too large for a 33mm tre tacche, as shown in the first posts of this thread.
Sorry, but it's wrong! Tretacches 33mm and 35mm need the same "flat" dials (27-28mm)...
The first post of this thread shows a 27-28mm flat dial, the last dial is 29mm and "curved" (quite similar graphic but different diameter and "typology")...
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Reviving this thread to get some thoughts on this example I'm considering for purchase. Case and 12.68z movement serials match. Extract dates to 1935 in Italy and lists ref 2326 which is consistent with this style case, as far as I know. My hesitation is with the dial - the text and print configuration. It's a close match to the dial earlier on in this thread but the subdial, minute track, and text are not. I also searched the ads and catalogs I have and have come close but no match yet. I'd really appreciate some feedback from the more experienced here. The applied sector dial is a grail for me, but don't want to make a foolish mistake.
 
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Missed out on this very rare 13.33 non z. Reference 763 I think. According to the seller it went to France and was found in Morocco.

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Reviving this thread to get some thoughts on this example I'm considering for purchase. Case and 12.68z movement serials match. Extract dates to 1935 in Italy and lists ref 2326 which is consistent with this style case, as far as I know. My hesitation is with the dial - the text and print configuration. It's a close match to the dial earlier on in this thread but the subdial, minute track, and text are not. I also searched the ads and catalogs I have and have come close but no match yet. I'd really appreciate some feedback from the more experienced here. The applied sector dial is a grail for me, but don't want to make a foolish mistake.

On the first view the "Longines" looks different from others, not correct in my eyes, also the subdial print.
 
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Missed out on this very rare 13.33 non z. Reference 763 I think. According to the seller it went to France and was found in Morocco.

This looks like Ref. 3501 from catalogue above and is really, really beautiful!
 
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3501 is 12.68 😉
 
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On the first view the "Longines" looks different from others, not correct in my eyes, also the subdial print.

Thanks. Glad to know my suspicions are well-founded. I'm leaning towards passing on this piece, but I'd still love to hear what others think. Also looking closely now at the hands and while I love this style, they appear slightly too large for the dial.
 
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Thanks. Glad to know my suspicions are well-founded. I'm leaning towards passing on this piece, but I'd still love to hear what others think. Also looking closely now at the hands and while I love this style, they appear slightly too large for the dial.
Signature and sub-dial are wrong, it is redial.