Day Date 1807 on fluted bezel option?

[robinmgb]

I'm looking at 1965 Day date 1807.
The watch is on a leather strap without original bracelet.
It also has a fluted not bark bezel, I assume this has been replaced but does anyone know if a fluted bezel could ever have been specified as an option on an 1807 back in 1965?

[77T]

That wasn't an option from the factory since the 1807 was sold as a unique configuration of watch and bracelet.

How it got a fluted bezel is anyone's guess.

If you want an authentic 1807 (vs Franken) you should pass unless you want a project that includes finding a proper bezel for that reference.


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[robinmgb]

Thanks for your reply.
I don't like the bark bezel at all so was only looking for an 1803 but came across this 1807 at a good price

[Dan S]

What seems like a good price now could end up being an expensive project (e.g. adding a bracelet) and difficult to sell in the future. So it had better be dirt cheap.

[robinmgb]

It wouldn't be a project at all.
I don't want to add a bracelet, I have seen other 1807s for sale with fluted bezels and don't see the issue, I wanted an 1803 and found this ideal watch for me, lowest priced currency available in the UK by some margin, with a good looking case, crisp fluted bezel and just serviced.
I did find from my research evidence that the 1807 could have a fluted bezel factory fitted new on request and that was my only question if anyone else on here agreed with my findings.

[crowncollection]

Hard to find the correct part. I am older and it would bother me. The watch should have a bark bezel.


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[77T]

Originally Posted by robinmgb

It wouldn't be a project at all.
I don't want to add a bracelet, I have seen other 1807s for sale with fluted bezels and don't see the issue, I wanted an 1803 and found this ideal watch for me, lowest priced currency available in the UK by some margin, with a good looking case, crisp fluted bezel and just serviced.
I did find from my research evidence that the 1807 could have a fluted bezel factory fitted new on request and that was my only question if anyone else on here agreed with my findings.

What was the source of your research?

Now had you asked if an AD would have swapped a barked bezel for a fluted one back in 1965, then the answer would be "who knows, maybe".

Since this 1807 has a fluted bezel, and it's on a strap, it is indistinguishable from an 1803.


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[robinmgb]

Being indistinguishable from an 1803 is ideal for me as that's the watch I like! Can't stand the 1807 bark bezel, I'm just going to go ahead and buy it today

[Dan S]

Glad we could be of assistance.

[offrdmania]

Im not sure what the point of this post was since the OP already had his mind made up

[crowncollection]

Originally Posted by robinmgb

It wouldn't be a project at all.
I don't want to add a bracelet, I have seen other 1807s for sale with fluted bezels and don't see the issue, I wanted an 1803 and found this ideal watch for me, lowest priced currency available in the UK by some margin, with a good looking case, crisp fluted bezel and just serviced.
I did find from my research evidence that the 1807 could have a fluted bezel factory fitted new on request and that was my only question if anyone else on here agreed with my findings.

Your research is incorrect. A dealer may have swapped it back in the day as stated.

[southtexas]

I’ve got a pristine 1807 bezel; if you’re interested, send me a Pm.


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