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Old Today, 06:49 AM   #1
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Thoughts on this 16520 white dial

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I've been offered this complete set 16520. It's a T serial (so potentially from 96) and while polished, is otherwise, in my view, in rather respectable condition (except for the slightly overpolished crown guards). The price is compelling but I have slight doubts about the period correctness of the dial. From all other variations I've seen from this era (i.e. T serial no and 1996), the dial should be a Mark 5 where the 5 lines of text are lower but this seems to feature the slightly later Mark 6 Tritium dials where the 5 lines of text are higher.

Any thoughts on this would be appreciated, along with any other aspects of the watch that might stand out.
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It would help if you placed photos of what you consider to be the correct dial and what range of serial numbers would be correct for this dial - and then indicate the serial number for your watch.
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Dial and case (sans-CG's) are impeccable on this example. CG's and bezel are over-polished for my taste... The dial is likely correct and original based on the overall condition of the piece.
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