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3940J - sub-dial variation
Hello everyone,
I’m considering buying a 3940J from 2005. The watch appears to be in good condition and is being offered by a reputable seller.
One detail I’d like your opinion on is the sub-dial coloring, which looks grey to me. I know it’s normal for the night half to appear in a darker shade, but in most examples I’ve seen, it tends to lean more toward gold or a yellowish tone rather than grey.
I’d really appreciate your thoughts on whether this variation is typical or something to be cautious about. Is it an expected spectrum of dial variation?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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3940J - sub-dial variation
Hello everyone, I’m considering buying a 3940J from 2005. The watch appears to be in good condition and is being offered by a reputable seller. One detail I’d like your opinion on is the sub-dial coloring, which looks grey to me. I know it’s normal for th...
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Based on the few photos from original post
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I agree with you on pricing. It’s gotten a bit insane.
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Yes…
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Thanks, how would you check the dial? I checked on forums and I think that for being a 2005 3rd series, it has all the required features (San serif,Swiss aligned)
Oxydysation
A typical problem with many 3940 subdials. Those without the problem have a higher value - and will most likely be more desirable in the future as well.
Yeah the best examples go for a lot via auctions
I’m personally keeping an eye out for a nice 5140 such as 5140p blue dial as these are looking like bargains compared to the asking for some 3940!
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just love the 3940. Perfect size, thin, slips under my dress shirts just a fantastic piece. Pull the trigger- you WILL NOT regret it! It’s a beautiful example 😊👍
It’s always easy to give an opinion when it’s for sure ok or for sure not ok 😉
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