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Old 27 May 2024, 10:51 PM   #1
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seeking an informed opinion regarding this 5508 on ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20468590949...Bk9SR6DCn6H3Yw
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Old 27 May 2024, 10:58 PM   #2
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Pretty crazy price for a watch with a service dial. I'm not an expert but that's a pretty obvious issue.
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Old 27 May 2024, 11:00 PM   #3
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I really don’t like that.
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Old 27 May 2024, 11:01 PM   #4
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I don’t think it is a service dial. It looks wrong to me.
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Old 27 May 2024, 11:15 PM   #5
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You have to be kidding
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Old 27 May 2024, 11:22 PM   #6
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Indeed. Completely
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Old 28 May 2024, 12:16 AM   #7
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Where is the chapter ring and footer nomenclature - even T25 service are chapter ring with T25 underneath ?
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Old 28 May 2024, 02:55 AM   #8
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Does any part of it look correct? Maybe the case? Not the crown, hands, dial, inset. Bezel and case?

Perhaps the c&i bracelet? End links have no code on them? Perhaps that is fine?

It is listed as coming with the original box. I suppose that is the least of the issues.
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Old 28 May 2024, 03:12 AM   #9
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I hope it’s just out of curiosity and not an actual serious thought of buying this watch.
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Old 2 June 2024, 09:27 AM   #10
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Old 2 June 2024, 01:37 PM   #11
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Maybe look at this one instead. Not a 5508 but a 6538 it came up with your link. Much more interesting. Bond, James Bond… I am going to have a martini now! Carry on Money Penney. https://www.ebay.com/itm/196398765970
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Old 2 June 2024, 04:29 PM   #12
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WGS. Interesting. And a wave box. I’d throw in a low ball offer perhaps on the 40s


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Old 2 June 2024, 11:47 PM   #13
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$40,000? Really?

OP here -

I wasn't looking to buy the subject watch but I was seeking informed opinions because I'm trying to learn about 5508s. Whenever I see one I critique it based upon what I've learned from studying the relevant postings on this forum.

Even with what little I know, I didn't like the watch under discussion. (I only own this one vintage watch and it's been seen here before.)
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Old 3 June 2024, 05:24 AM   #14
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Case looks wrong. Could just be lousy photos

If case is OK, watch is worth a third (quarter?) of the ask
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