looks very clean.
there's a late 69-early '71 batch that have the "well-chewed spearmint gum green" looking lume. not as popular with everyone, but nothing incorrect about.
the hands look very clean, which could set off alarms as replacement, but given the condition of the rest of the watch i think it has been mostly been safeguarded in a "clean, dry place" and all original.
$7k would be a good deal for you, and not outright unfair to a private seller that did no due diligence.
This is correct - though we usually see that lume from late 1970 / early '71 through the 1st-ex 145.022-76 models. Not often paired with an earlier -69 (DON model) so it makes me wonder a bit. It's a very nice package, but I'm not sure about originality
Do we know the serial number?
Sorry, the pictures came out tilted.
What do you think of the watch?
Is it a nice catch?
Sorry, the pictures came out tilted.
What do you think of the watch?
Is it a nice catch?
I'm not an expert but it looks great to me.
Not sure, but I think the "3 70" on the clasp means the bracelet was made in March 1970.
(Edit: note, the post below by bjhove corrected this to mean the "3rd Quarter of 1970".).
If you have time, a couple of more pictures would be nice.
- The underside of the end links might show the model number of the end links.
- And, a side shot of the crown would be interesting too.
And, if you ever take the caseback off, a picture of the movement and the inside of the inner cover.
Thanks.
It's a great catch. Everything looks original and excellent.
Can you share some pics of the sides to confirm case condition.
