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21 October 2009, 06:41 AM | #1 |
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No "SWISS" On This 1601 Dial?
I was poking around eBay like usual and found this 1601. The dial does not say "SWISS" at the six o'clock mark. Is that common? It doesn't look like a re-dial; but maybe it is
Also, where the base of the bezel sits on the case, it looks a little thin, as if its been over polished? Shouldn't there be a raised flat base and then the fluting begins? Any opinions on this? To be truthful, I'm interested in bidding, so my questions aren't just curiosity. Thanks all. http://tinyurl.com/ygxznak |
21 October 2009, 09:27 AM | #2 |
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The dial looks like a refinish to me............
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21 October 2009, 10:10 AM | #3 |
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x2. It's common to find the "Swiss" missing @ 6:00 on refinished dials.
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21 October 2009, 10:58 AM | #4 |
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definite refinished dial
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22 October 2009, 10:46 AM | #5 |
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If it does not have "Swiss" on the dial, run away fast. =) maverick
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23 October 2009, 09:14 AM | #6 |
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When you look on the dial carefully you may find "CHINA" or "VIETNAM" or "TAILAND" instead of "SWISS" on it.
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3 November 2009, 02:31 AM | #7 |
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1601 Dial
It looks like a PIE-PAN dial and T swiss made T is tucked away at the bottom of the dial and is difficult to see and even harder to photgraph !!
Here are some pics of my 1601 and my !603 is even harder to photgraph with its Blue Dial. Regards Dennis. |
3 November 2009, 09:38 PM | #8 |
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Hi.Sorry I should have typed PIE-PAN dial and T SWISS T at the very bottom of the Dial
Mea Culpa. Dennis. |
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