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25 August 2024, 05:55 PM | #1 |
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1675 gilt PCG condition check
Hi guys,
I’m thinking of swapping out of my mk5 matte 1675 for a 622XXX serial gilt mk3 PCG (obviously plus money on top). Watch is from a very well respected vintage dealer in the UK, I have bought from him many times and he is great, but has been for sale for nearly 5 months now. Attached is photos- what are your thoughts on the condition? There is some small areas of damage to the dial, namely between 11 and 12 markers and at the ‘Swiss’. There is a bit of flaking between the ‘P’ and ‘E’ of perpetual. Hands are later but original GMT hand. Original date wheel, caseback, rivet bracelet. Case looks full but has been polished in the past. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
25 August 2024, 08:15 PM | #2 |
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I’m going to say that the debris on the dial is from the hour hand.
If the lume on the hands is later then it could be colour matched. The dial should be cleaned to stop hand drag from happening. Moving from your later 1675 to this watch is a good idea for me as long as your current watch isn’t special to you. Also the current watch might be more of an every day watch whereas this could be worn every day but would benefit from a rotation. |
25 August 2024, 08:29 PM | #3 |
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The damage on the dial isn’t the best and that would bug me but as long as you’re happy with it that’s all that matters
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25 August 2024, 08:36 PM | #4 |
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Don’t you think that sometimes the wear of a a 60 year old watch gets overplayed in zoomed in photos? I don’t think you would see that damage when you have it on the wrist. It’s the same with the colour difference in the hands.
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26 August 2024, 02:19 AM | #6 |
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If not looking for a museum piece or big appreciation these are wonderful to wear. The history & use of the watch is part of vintage charm.
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26 August 2024, 07:20 AM | #7 |
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No expert but I think this damage is quite considerable and the value is in the dial. I would not pursue this example. Not even for an even trade if your MK5 is in good condition.
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26 August 2024, 07:32 AM | #8 |
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That damage is quite serious, IMO, I'm almost tempted to say it's ruined. I'm wondering if perhaps someone tried to re-attach a dial foot.
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27 August 2024, 12:15 AM | #10 |
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I am curios, if you use a UV light on this dial, it should be reactive?
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27 August 2024, 01:23 AM | #11 |
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Yes
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27 August 2024, 01:32 AM | #12 |
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that dial would drive me nuts
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27 August 2024, 01:39 AM | #13 |
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No go for me, the damage on the dial is too much. Not just the crater at 11/12 but the "Swiss" is illegible. Shame, I like the coloring.
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