1133B Dial Corrosion

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Hey Folks,

I am interested in picking up an 1133B in good shape but not a 100 point in car terms. Think good Daily Driver.

I saw this:
1133BDialCorrodedHands.jpg
Is that corrosion or whatever on the hands normal? BTW, this is supposedly a Transitional version.

Thanks,
Robert
 
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Doesn’t look like corrosion.
A good watch maker can clean up those hands.

Make sure you find a watchmaker who can to service it.
Many of my local guys refused.

Update us if you follow thru with purchase.
Good luck.
 
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robob robob
Hey Folks,

I am interested in picking up an 1133B in good shape but not a 100 point in car terms. Think good Daily Driver.

I saw this:
1133BDialCorrodedHands.jpg
Is that corrosion or whatever on the hands normal? BTW, this is supposedly a Transitional version.

Thanks,
Robert
Yes, this is a transitional dial, so it's VERY rare.

It looks like most of what you're seeing is degradation of the lume.

A good shop can clean it up, but stay away from having them do anything that would polish or remove its patina. That would be the wrong direction to go.
 
robob
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The case is in good shape. Watch worth 26K us?

Thanks Folks,
Robert
PS: How did you recognize it as transitional?
 
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The case is in good shape. Watch worth 26K us?

Thanks Folks,
Robert
PS: How did you recognize it as transitional?
Yes, transitional given the metallic dial with vertical graining and the square hands.

Yes, worth more than a "baby blue" 1133B that came later

Yes, oxidation on the dial- unfortunately very common on vintage blue dials in particular- just try and find a Calibre 15 1533B that doesn't have some sort of oxidation.
 
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Yes, transitional given the metallic dial with vertical graining and the square hands.

Yes, worth more than a "baby blue" 1133B that came later

Yes, oxidation on the dial- unfortunately very common on vintage blue dials in particular- just try and find a Calibre 15 1533B that doesn't have some sort of oxidation.

I knew they were worth more, just wasn't sure how much in this condition. One last thing, they show 40mm and I have seen this elsewhere. 1133B's are 38mm are they not?

Thanks😀
 
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I knew they were worth more, just wasn't sure how much in this condition. One last thing, they show 40mm and I have seen this elsewhere. 1133B's are 38mm are they not?

Thanks😀
They are, but it does depend how it's measured (including or excluding crown).
 
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They are, but it does depend how it's measured (including or excluding crown).
Of course. I find it strange they aren't using the official number.

Hope y'all have a fun weekend,
Robert
 
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