: Thanks Jeff! I was hoping to hear this but downplayed it a bit because I didn't want to be in for a disappointment. Any reason why the case is not marked "2446"? Regarding the crown, I've seen similar ones without the "Heuer" marked crown, this one is marked.

Hi, hoping the experts can help out. A good friend found this
: amongst his late father's stuff. Not having any interest with
: it, he offered it to me. Upon seeing it, I knew right away that
: there was something wrong with the bezel but I could be wrong.
: I'm guessing this is an early 2446 3rd execution with screw back
: case. I took it apart to show some pics for the experts to
: hopefully chime in with their inputs

: Here it is with a GF Bracelet with HL endlinks. The dial does
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: The clasp is marked "1 67"

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: Unlike my 2446C, the lugs are not marked 2446 at 12 . The only
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: Engraved are the numbers "C 1298-2" what does this
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: Finally, pics of the movement. It does state 72 R

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: What do you guys think? Any red flags? Hope to hear from the
: experts. Thanks in advance.