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10 January 2019, 09:06 PM | #1 |
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Gilt dial 1675 case condition
Hi everyone,
I've come across this gilt dial 1675 from a friend and could potentially get it for a good value, as he is looking at one of my modern 16710s + cash. He says he has the original insert somewhere, and the gmt hand is replacement, but is the case condition a deal breaker? Serial is 1.3million region and haven't been able to see the insides yet. What are your thoughts on overall condition? Just want some opinions, thanks! |
10 January 2019, 09:24 PM | #2 |
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Obviously you know the case is weak or you would not be asking..
Not every watch has to be perfect. I think that in this case (no pun intended or yes maybe), Your deciding factor should be based on the price and not the condition. |
10 January 2019, 10:11 PM | #3 |
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The case condition wouldn’t bother me, I think a refinish would have it looking good. I’m less keen about what appears to be a sloppy relume. Depends on price in the end.
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The price floated was a 16710 + ~10k aud , but I was hoping to try and get it a bit lower. What do you think? Also could the case be restored? Recutting may not be an option, but I have seen some pieces have material added, then reshaped. Does it look like it's been relumed? - under UV it looked ok, but I'm not too familiar - it does look a bit mottled though |
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