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Re: Case might be an issue too
In Response To: Case might be an issue too ()

Agree with Mark.
The bezel itself also looks wrong, with no 'inner rim'. Maybe it's the angle of the photograph, but the pushers also look like they are the smaller type. The case is missing the starburst grinding too.
If it were mine, I'd have the plate stripped off & case re-ground and enjoy it as a 'custom' bi-metal piece.

Cheers
Stewart

: Looks to me like a much more garish yellow than these usually are,
: they tend to have more of a mellowed old gold finish and it
: doesn't look just to be an issue of colour reproduction on the
: photo as the dial colour looks correct. I think this one might
: have been replated, possibly at the same time the replacement
: bezel insert was put on. Another factor to take into account
: when buying a plated watch. Presumedly the buyer would want to
: junk the ill-fitting two-tone bracelet too...

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