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Karbo · 7 May 2016, 12:04 AM

Hello trf
Thanks in advance for your opinion.
Im looking for a second toolwatch and I want a saphire tritium sea dweller.
I found this one from 1983. Price is 6200€ fyi.
No box no papers nor accessories
What do you experts think abt it ?
Pics :

Karbo · 7 May 2016, 12:05 AM

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Karbo · 7 May 2016, 12:06 AM

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swish77 · 7 May 2016, 03:22 AM

Love the patina. The case might have been polished a little, but still looks nice. I think the price is a bit high. I had an all-tritium full-set AND serviced 16600 that I had trouble selling recently for about that price, although I realize the patina wasn't as strong and the 16660 is an older reference.

springer · 7 May 2016, 04:16 AM

Although the serial number not was not given in the post, I would think 1983 would have the matte dial. Maybe, maybe not - without knowing the serial number.

I would like to add - the case seems very nice for its age. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a properly "polished" watch since most vintage watches have been polished at one time or other during the life of the watch.

Karbo · 7 May 2016, 05:05 AM

Thx for your input
This is the SN : 8.257.xxx
Do you think there is any relume ?

springer · 7 May 2016, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Karbo

Thx for your input
This is the SN : 8.257.xxx
Do you think there is any relume ?

Well, the 12, 1 and 2 markers look a little rough. It is hard to judge by the photos but they could have been cleaned at one time giving the markers that appearance or possibly they were repaired. It is hard to say judging by the photos.

Based on the serial number, this is probably an early gold-surrounds dial. I don't know if anyone can say for sure when the mattes ended and the surround markers started. There would definitely be some overlap in dials.

droptopman · 7 May 2016, 05:53 AM

Nice warm patina on the one. I think the case looks nice and crisp. Dig the amber pearl on that nice insert. Good looking watch.

crowncollection · 7 May 2016, 09:59 AM

Nice piece IMHO

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Karbo · 7 May 2016, 03:05 PM

Thank you all :)) markers seems weird ... I m going to investigate a little further !

Chrispare · 8 May 2016, 02:13 AM

Very nice piece
With this serial number ...the dial should be a matte one IMO

Fredrik · 8 May 2016, 04:52 PM

It looks like the insert is cracked in the first picture. It might have happened if someone replaced the pearl.

Karbo · 8 May 2016, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Fredrik

It looks like the insert is cracked in the first picture. It might have happened if someone replaced the pearl.

Yes right :))

7 May 2016, 04:16 AM	#5
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7 May 2016, 05:05 AM	#6
Karbo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Paris, France Watch: Dayto/5164 Posts: 1,631	Thx for your input This is the SN : 8.257.xxx Do you think there is any relume ? __________________ IG : @aka_karbo

7 May 2016, 09:59 AM	#9
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,167	Nice piece IMHO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

7 May 2016, 03:05 PM	#10
Karbo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Paris, France Watch: Dayto/5164 Posts: 1,631	Thank you all :)) markers seems weird ... I m going to investigate a little further ! __________________ IG : @aka_karbo

7 May 2016, 05:53 AM	#8
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Nice warm patina on the one. I think the case looks nice and crisp. Dig the amber pearl on that nice insert. Good looking watch.

8 May 2016, 02:13 AM	#11
Chrispare "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Chrisstian Location: Paris France Watch: Daytona SS Posts: 937	Very nice piece With this serial number ...the dial should be a matte one IMO

8 May 2016, 04:52 PM	#12
Fredrik 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,835	It looks like the insert is cracked in the first picture. It might have happened if someone replaced the pearl.

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