Looks like a really good one to me. Traces of normal use but not even obvious dents or scratches by the looks of it. These are detailed photos and it looks great. In the metal this is a stunner I think. Sharp case, no signs of polishing. dial looks great, no flaking, no signs of seal melt, all lume markers present. Some yellowing of subdials but not too bad. The screw of the right subdial hand looks a bit weird. Corrosion maybe?
One of the subdial hands is different. Potentially not a major issue if everything else checks out.
I wouldn't have an issue with this one as long as the price is OK. 馃憤
It is the case that has me most concerned however, I'm just not so sure of the edges.
Definitely also check the reference and serial numbers between the lugs.
Looks genuine alright. Restoring won't be easy, though. Do you completely refinish it (won't be easy/cheap), or leave it with all the scratched and peeling coating? And do you replace the dial or leave as is? Will it still be the same watch when you're finished?
Green dials, anyone ever seen one like this? I haven't so am very skeptical of it. Listed as 1950's vintage
Thank you. I think would like to get the PVD re-applied and at least get the dial cleaned up. Intend to wear it often. Now I have to find somebody capable of the job. I assume Tag/Heuer do not offer to recoat the PVD as part of a service?
Anyone on here folks would suggest?
I'm away currently but all looks OK. Dial can't really be done unless relumed but it would looks awful as the whole thing would have to be refinished.
PVD can be done after a fashion-I came across a guy who does cerakote coatings which are probably the best refurbished cases you can get-no-one I've found does PVD on an individual scale.
Here he is- Tempus Watch Mods | Custom Watch Builds, Watch Repair and Customisation (tempusmods.co.uk)
You could risk sending it to TAG who could maybe replace the dial and case presumably-at a cost far more than the watch is worth though probably.
Steve
I will ask them what they intend to do with it beforehand. I have heard about using NOS parts and not returning the originals. I hope i have not missed some nightmares...
