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Ebay find - something special?
Brand new to collecting and looking for an inexpensive vintage piece to see if I want to invest more in the future. Stumbled on this listing and wondering if it's anything worth having. I know the tropical dial isn't for everyone but I do love the look. Thanks for your advice!
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It's a whole different story if the dial script are completely intact. This one is just plain an abused dial... But man... I love the lug!
I agree with JFT. It is not a bronze nor a tropical dial, it is ruined. Too much work here, to consider it. [nt]
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Well there's another option...
Find a new dial and matching hands set and the fitting decagonal crown... Then repair the movement.
This ref Ck 2989 is pretty interesting as it's directly inspired by the seamaster XVI or the Olympic Cross of Merit watch from 1956 which one was given to the pope XII.
This ref Ck 2989 is pretty interesting as it's directly inspired by the seamaster XVI or the Olympic Cross of Merit watch from 1956 which one was given to the pope XII.
Of course, but you need patience, luck and funds. I would go for another honest one. [nt]
No message body
Should've known it's too good to be true...
Was hoping the color was due to patina, not damage. Anyone care to explain to this novice how to see the difference?
Sorry to enter the discussion after the auction ended . . .
. . . as the watch was an interesting ref 2984, the unrated version of the ref 2989 Seamaster chronometer. Original dial and hands, correct movement, replacement crown.
Considering the hammer price, it was a bargain, rough dial and all. If it had been a black dial in the same condition, I'd be kicking myself for missing it altogether.
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