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| Author: | NGeraghty [ Mon Dec 21, 2015 2:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | 1956 |
I am looking at buying this, how does it look? could it be a fake? Many thanks in advance Neil Attachment: $_12.JPG Attachment: $_12-1.JPG
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Mon Dec 21, 2015 2:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1956 |
yes it can; 3-hands are widely faked, dial looks a bit too impeccable. please post inner caseback & movement pic |
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| Author: | NGeraghty [ Mon Dec 21, 2015 2:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1956 |
Thank you Watchfred Attachment: $_57_opt.jpg
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Mon Dec 21, 2015 3:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1956 |
ref. 2916 is not documented in the Richter book, but fits the numbering range of similar pieces, serial seems correct, as does the movement marking (fakers get these almost always wrong) |
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| Author: | NGeraghty [ Mon Dec 21, 2015 6:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1956 |
Hi WatchFred, Thank you, so from that, can i take it that is probably genuine? |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Mon Dec 21, 2015 7:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1956 |
most probably yes, although the dial still looks almost too good to be true, the logo is totally period correct & fakers and refinishers just don't do it that well. 3-hands are very poorly documented and not my area of expertise, maybe Andy, Paul, Wayne & Rene will chime in too, but I think it is fine. |
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| Author: | Waynepjr1 [ Mon Dec 21, 2015 7:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1956 |
I am a bit on the fence with this one due to dial conditions. Looks very "Omega redial" as the black looks way to glossy to me and that is how redialers get busted, by using a gloss black when most were more of a satin or flat finish. Glossy is always red flag! |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Mon Dec 21, 2015 7:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1956 |
though I'd love to know which of the refinishers has the precisely correct logo die for a mid 50s piece .... but valid point, Wayne |
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| Author: | Waynepjr1 [ Mon Dec 21, 2015 7:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1956 |
I would not be against buying if cheap enough. Most 3 handlers like this can be had for a song... Rarer ones are another story. We tend to see this reference often enough. |
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| Author: | NGeraghty [ Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1956 |
it's for £575 or best offer, asked to go see it first before an offer is made. Although i have not a clue what to look for, just want to get a feel for the person selling it. Thanks for your help and guidance. |
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| Author: | NGeraghty [ Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1956 |
Got it after a bit of haggling, lovely watch thanks for your help |
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