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Old 12 August 2024, 02:09 AM   #1
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Icon20 1803 Question

Excited about getting a WG 1803. And stuck between two choices.

One is a blue satin dial, the bracelet is not original (but it is period correct) and same goes for the crown.

The other is a black confetti dial on a strap. All original parts, but the dial would be inserted.

As experienced collectors, what will hold its value more? Does any of this matter as long as the watch is is great shape overall?
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Old 12 August 2024, 02:21 AM   #2
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Do you have pics by chance?
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Old 12 August 2024, 02:34 AM   #3
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Unfort it wont let me post pictures (or the links!)
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Old 12 August 2024, 06:39 PM   #4
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Dials and bracelets are switched all the time at vintage daydates. Buy the one you like most.
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Old 12 August 2024, 09:21 PM   #5
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Old 12 August 2024, 09:26 PM   #6
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Old 14 August 2024, 03:50 PM   #7
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Buy your favorite, not ours.

Pics always help


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Old 14 August 2024, 04:04 PM   #8
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Questions of value are always impossible to answer just buy the one that you like the best and as mentioned you really need to post some pictures to get proper feedback
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Old 14 August 2024, 08:04 PM   #9
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The confetti dials are amazing, I had one for a few years . But from afar they just look like matte black. So I personally would not pay a premium for another one.

In 1803 time frame it's very rare to find a blue dial that doesn't have lume burn and or degrade around the outer edges. So if the dial looks perfect , I would be careful, maybe a service dial. If so don't pay a premium for it.

Pictures would help. Chris

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