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Old 14 December 2013, 12:28 AM   #1
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Oysterdate Perpetual Frankenstein?

Hey guys, wondering if anyone can tell me if the dial and hands on this watch are original?

What Karat gold would have been used with a serial number of 279xxxx?

Would this watch be worth $1200?

Anything else you guys can see would be great to hear.



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Old 14 December 2013, 12:58 AM   #2
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Definitely 14k; 18k started in the early/mid 80's i believe. I'm certainly not an expert on these so I can't say for certain if the dial/hands are original, but it looks fine to me. Why would you believe it was a frankenwatch? If you don't trust the seller, I'd just avoid the whole experience...but if it's a seller you trust, sure, $1,200 is a fine deal.

Edit: Just saw some of your other posts and I hope this isn't from the same people who offered you an LV for $3k or a Daytona for $5k. Anyway, I love your blue linen 5500.
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Old 14 December 2013, 04:38 AM   #3
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Thanks for the concern but no its definitely from someone reputable. I am pretty sure its ok I just wanted to see if someone could spot anything from the pictures.
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Old 14 December 2013, 02:24 AM   #4
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I looks original to me.
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Old 14 December 2013, 07:27 AM   #5
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Looks ok, offer 1000


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Old 15 December 2013, 08:09 AM   #6
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