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Zenith pilot Türler dial

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Hello everyone, this is my first post and I have an inquiry about a watch I recently adquiered. I’m looking to sell it but I don’t know how much is worth. Maybe someone can help me.

It has been recently serviced. Cal. 120

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Dan S
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The photos are pretty poor, but at first glance, I am seeing a repainted dial and a badly worn chrome plated case. If so, there isn't much value except for the movement as parts.
 
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The photos are pretty poor, but at first glance, I am seeing a repainted dial and a badly worn chrome plated case. If so, there isn't much value except for the movement as parts.
Here are more photos. I don’t think the dial is repainted. Why would someone write türler on it? The photos where sent by my watchmaker so I always expect bad quality. This i took before service.

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Dan S
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The case looks better in that second batch of photos.
 
Tony C.
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I don’t think the dial is repainted. Why would someone write türler on it?
There are two possible reasons: if the dial had the signature originally, then the redial "artist" would likely attempt to reproduce it, or it was added to a redial in an effort to increase the value of the watch on resale.

The signatures of original vintage Pilot models tend to be noticeably finer.

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There are two possible reasons: if the dial had the signature originally, then the redial "artist" would likely attempt to reproduce it, or it was added to a redial in an effort to increase the value of the watch on resale.

The signatures of original vintage Pilot models tend to be noticeably finer.

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Yes. The worst that I expected, my watchmaker forgot to tell me that the dial was redone. So we’ll. Sometimes things happen. Next time I will be more vigilant. Thanks everyone for the help.
 
redpcar
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Probably didn't forget. Just didn't want to give you the bad news.
 
bardamu
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On the positive side, you have a nice watch to wear with no worries.
 
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