What do you think about this WG 1803?

[1803_Europe]

Hello,

unfortunately I am not able to post links here, so if anyone could please have a look at the only 1803 on the site of this dealer:

watch-lounge . de

What do you think about its condition?

[CTech]

Here is the link:

https://www.watch-lounge.de/de/uhren...ht/?nid=153637

[TimeLord2]

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[1803_Europe]

What do you think about the watch's condition?

[crowncollection]

Nice imho


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[1803_Europe]

It is rather expensive...

What do you think:
Should I buy it or should I keep on searching for a better one?

[Dr.Smellody]

Originally Posted by 1803_Europe

It is rather expensive...

What do you think:
Should I buy it or should I keep on searching for a better one?

Too expensive if my opinion. Even if perfect.

[1803_Europe]

Is it in perfect condition?

[miamiclay]

I’m guessing that’s a galvanized/gilt dial? If so, WG gilt DD is quite uncommon. Price is high, but not insanely so.

Originally Posted by 1803_Europe

Is it in perfect condition?

Probably no one can say “perfect” without examining it in hand, but the condition certainly appears quite good from the few photos.

[1803_Europe]

What exactly has been galvanized/gilt?
The indices and the hands?

[miamiclay]

Originally Posted by 1803_Europe

What exactly has been galvanized/gilt?
The indices and the hands?

The dial. Ask the seller for some raking-light macro photos of the dial text. Afaik, if it is a gilt dial, the text above center will be stamped on top of the black, while the text below center will be visibly “below” the black, with the dial plate showing through the letter-shaped gaps which make up that text. (This detail can be difficult to photograph, or even to see in the hand.)

Also, if you can view it in person, check the condition of the lume plots at 3 & 11, they may be slightly damaged.

[1803_Europe]

Thank you very much, miamiclay!

But concerning case and bracelet: Outstanding good condition on the pictures?

[carwashchris]

Looks to be reserved now. Price is a little strong imo. The condition appears good, i would ask about extra links ? How many if any. Good luck

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[miamiclay]

Originally Posted by carwashchris

The condition appears good, i would ask about extra links ? How many if any. Good luck

Yes, this appears to be misssing some bracelet links (3? 4? I don’t recall fight now). Jewelers often strip these to sell separately - You might tell the seller it won’t fit without those links, and therefore the sale is conditioned on the seller adding back another 2 or 3. As Chris noted, it shows as “reserved” - Is that reserved by you, OP?

Also, ask for a horizontally ‘cantilevered’ photo, showing how much “stretch” is in the bracelet. (Lmk if that’s not clear, we can show you examples.) Gilt dials are also known to sometimes get cracks in the finish, which can be difficult to photograph. I would just ask the seller in writing whether they are in any cracks or other damage to the dial.

Lastly, the condition looks quite good, but not utterly pristine. The coronet on the clasp has been polished down some, etc. It’s certainly well better than average for a 52-year-old DD.

[southtexas]

watch looks nice but 25K euro is tough!!