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I think it is more than "good" to be true
In fact, the last bid on the auction for this watch is ~USD 104 (IDR 1.500.000). There is "Buy It Now" option for ~USD 173 (IDR 2.500.000). The auction will be closed in 5 hours. For this kind of quality (that we can only perceive visually) is this still worth the risk?
This vintage Blancpain model is under 500 USD, is it legit?
So, I came across an auction and found this: The seller does not seem to know whether it is original, or whether the parts are still original. The movement looks like from AS 2063 family used by Blancpain for their early Fifty Fathoms but lacks of date co...
Based on the movement...
So, do you also think the "BLANCPAIN" on the pendulum is not "factory"-grade? Like the whole movement is a vanilla AS 2062 and then someone engrave "BLANCPAIN" "RAYVILLE S.A." "25 Jewels" by himself on it?
Like I said...not an expert...
...and maybe Blancpain movement were actually that crude. There appears to be zero attempts at finishing the movement but maybe that was their style then.
Movement is missing screws, words on the dial, caseback looks laser engraved
Also the font on the dial is completely different and badly positioned. Watch is 100% fake.
Oh my the dial
Good observation, I just noticed that font. The font of "Since 1735" is different with the one that is used on Cyclotrone and Villeret.
I would stay away
The logo font does not match the vintage: that logo is probably 20-30 years younger
There's more about the logo
If you are talking about the logo on the dial, I think you are right since vintage models (70s-80s according to the case shape and dial) did not use that serif font. Also, in this newer, serif version of the logo, the letters "B" and "N" should be printed...
Now, that is a hot take!
There is one guy on WatchUSeek that says if this is a genuine Blancpain. However, this is not the modern Blancpain (in Le Brassus). Instead, this watch is from the old Blancpain (in Villeret - hence the "Rayville"). Now I really want to know how much "Ray...
fwiw, what gets me is "SWISS MADE"
i'm no expert so won't comment on the branding. however, the way the origin is typeset and its positioning look too sketchy to be authentic
Possibly a redial?
Unfortunately, I don't have any clearer, zoomed-in image that shows the print quality on the dial. I had tried to ask the seller but he simply reposted the same image but cropped lol.
I have have my doubts
Here you can see the quality of old Blancpain watches and the engravings. Credit by Chrono24 ...
Thank you
My milspec I has a R. 570 as well. Hopefully I will get it back from the vintage studio end of the next month.
The conclusion is...
So, you both think this is too far from having the Blancpain quality engravings, hence not legit?
Deal too good
Typically when a deal sounds too good to be true, it generally isn’t true. In this case at face value it may seem all ok but the dial and hands are (in my humble view) definitely not ok. 500 bucks is not much, but too much to throw away.
I think it is more than "good" to be true
In fact, the last bid on the auction for this watch is ~USD 104 (IDR 1.500.000). There is "Buy It Now" option for ~USD 173 (IDR 2.500.000). The auction will be closed in 5 hours. For this kind of quality (that we can only perceive visually) is this still ...
Movement does look rather spartan
and that 'Since 1735' font does not seem to match the watch. Looks like a modern typeface.