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28 October 2018, 07:55 PM | #1 |
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Questions about originality on this 1675
Photos can be seen here
https://imgur.com/a/RNsFIej My concerns are around the case. Is it polished beyond recognition or is it a fake? |
28 October 2018, 07:58 PM | #2 |
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Having a little trouble uploading photos from my phone
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28 October 2018, 11:26 PM | #3 |
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Looks like a 1.1 and that would match a Swiss only gilt dial. That case and case back look over polished to where it might not be able to be repaired. Would like a good scan of serial and model before assessing originality. Dial is toasty too. All depends on your need. Hands and insert are replacement. Looks like a 68' case back unless I read wrong and that is to late for case. Unless you can buy for parts value plus a big discount on case & case back I'd pass.
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29 October 2018, 01:04 AM | #4 |
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At best, someone took a 1968 GMT and horribly tried to convert to a Pointed Crown Guard. Would like a clear photo of the engravings, both sides.
Also quite possibly fake, regardless it is ruined
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29 October 2018, 03:45 AM | #5 |
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The serial number is 1972803 which should be a Mark I white-lettered dial.
The Mark I dial in the watch is either fake or artificially altered with the gilt-looking fonts.
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