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Paul Raposo · 21 October 2009, 06:41 AM

I was poking around eBay like usual and found this 1601. The dial does not say "SWISS" at the six o'clock mark. Is that common? It doesn't look like a re-dial; but maybe it is

Also, where the base of the bezel sits on the case, it looks a little thin, as if its been over polished? Shouldn't there be a raised flat base and then the fluting begins?

Any opinions on this? To be truthful, I'm interested in bidding, so my questions aren't just curiosity.

Thanks all.

http://tinyurl.com/ygxznak

Tools · 21 October 2009, 09:27 AM

The dial looks like a refinish to me............

SLS · 21 October 2009, 10:10 AM

x2. It's common to find the "Swiss" missing @ 6:00 on refinished dials.
Scott

stevemulholland3 · 21 October 2009, 10:58 AM

definite refinished dial

maverick · 22 October 2009, 10:46 AM

If it does not have "Swiss" on the dial, run away fast.

=) maverick

malolo · 23 October 2009, 09:14 AM

When you look on the dial carefully you may find "CHINA" or "VIETNAM" or "TAILAND" instead of "SWISS" on it.

LeotheLion · 3 November 2009, 02:31 AM

It looks like a PIE-PAN dial and T swiss made T is tucked away at the bottom of the dial and is difficult to see and even harder to photgraph !!

Here are some pics of my 1601 and my !603 is even harder to photgraph with its Blue Dial. Regards Dennis.

LeotheLion · 3 November 2009, 09:38 PM

Hi.Sorry I should have typed PIE-PAN dial and T SWISS T at the very bottom of the Dial

Mea Culpa. Dennis.

21 October 2009, 06:41 AM	#1
Paul Raposo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 123	No "SWISS" On This 1601 Dial? I was poking around eBay like usual and found this 1601. The dial does not say "SWISS" at the six o'clock mark. Is that common? It doesn't look like a re-dial; but maybe it is Also, where the base of the bezel sits on the case, it looks a little thin, as if its been over polished? Shouldn't there be a raised flat base and then the fluting begins? Any opinions on this? To be truthful, I'm interested in bidding, so my questions aren't just curiosity. Thanks all. http://tinyurl.com/ygxznak

21 October 2009, 09:27 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,090	The dial looks like a refinish to me............ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 October 2009, 10:10 AM	#3
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	x2. It's common to find the "Swiss" missing @ 6:00 on refinished dials. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

21 October 2009, 10:58 AM	#4
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,673	definite refinished dial

22 October 2009, 10:46 AM	#5
maverick Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: maverick Location: Prescott Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,180	If it does not have "Swiss" on the dial, run away fast. =) maverick

23 October 2009, 09:14 AM	#6
malolo Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 85	When you look on the dial carefully you may find "CHINA" or "VIETNAM" or "TAILAND" instead of "SWISS" on it.

3 November 2009, 09:38 PM	#8
LeotheLion Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: England Watch: GMT2 and Datejust Posts: 440	Hi.Sorry I should have typed PIE-PAN dial and T SWISS T at the very bottom of the Dial Mea Culpa. Dennis.

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