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Question on 5159R
Dear fellow members,
I came across a 5159R in a local second hand watch shop.
That watch is in like new condition, but I notice the center sweeping second hand has its tip slightly pointing downwards, i.e. the tip curves towards the dial side.
Is it normal?
Thank you very much for your advice!
Henry

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Question on 5159R
By: joenghenry : October 19th, 2012-05:25
Dear fellow members, I came across a 5159R in a local second hand watch shop. That watch is in like new condition, but I notice the center sweeping second hand has its tip slightly pointing downwards, i.e. the tip curves towards the dial side. Is it norma...
checked with AD
By: joenghenry : October 20th, 2012-09:35
Visited an authorized dealer today and had a look at a brand new 5159. The central sweeping second hand looks the same, i.e. with slight banding of its tip downwards, to the dial side. It may be due to the light refraction from the curved edge of the fron...