If the rest is genuine it becomes a genuine pvd with a re pvd top case, not the end of the world, rather that than a redial, but not totally genuine...

Still considerably more valuable than a redial variant imo.

R

Jeff

: If it is a genuine original pvd top case then the serials are
: rarely - if ever - visible. Rather you will need a loupe to see
: the serials as the coating covers them...

: However if it is a repvd case then you will not see the serials as
: the modern non original pvd process would require the blasting
: of the case and the serials...if you dont do this you end up
: with the brushed effect from the stainless steel cases showing.
: I have both types and have seen several of each in the past year

: Cases where the serials are heavily stamped are also i believe non
: original.

: Rich
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