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For me 100 % false.
For me 100 % false. A picture of the movement would be interesting.
What is the resistance of gilded brass to seawater corrosion? Ask divers and sailors !!!!
Maybe a special order from a senior officer for a watch which has never seen water. Or a watch which has been gold plated recently (10 or 20 years ago for instance)
Best wishes
Alkiro
Alkiro
For one thing the US Navy does not have an ORD Corps, it’s a Bureau. [nt]
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The dial is of the early layout, but the bezel and hands? [nt]
Is the one you show a one or two piece caseback?
I find too many things wrong with this watch..
Lets start with the bezel. It looks like it has a metal insert or printing on the surface of the insert and how many watches have you seen made by blancpain used this method. And the earlier known no rads came out in 1965 and thats five years early than the fake marking on the case back. Most watches imported to USA have 17 jewels movements and this one has 21. The rotor is unlike anything that i have seen before and the o-ring is on the case back. I would keep away from this watch! Brian
Where did you see the rotor?
Sothebys has not responded to my request for additional pics.
I am very sad.
I was just notified that Sothebys “had to withdraw” the lot, so no photos. Someone please find another wonderful watch to consider. Cheers. Bill