hi all

Bought this Heuer pre carrera 2444 last week and I really enjoy it:



As can be seen there is a scratch in the lower subdial from the center to 4 o'clock.

The scratch however has been made with such precision that it has to be made on purpose. Could anyone help me out with the reason for this scratch:

 

Nice piece Emilio. I would guess (and it is a guess) that it has had some kind of sun, water or other damage in time, which has taken place while the subdial hand was stationary in that position, causing the line underneath. There has obviously been some kind of deterioration in that particular area so that seems logical enough (to me!). Enjoy it, it has history! Steve

 

That would sound like a logical reason however it's not a radium or sun burn.

It really is a deep scratch..

 

That was also my initial thought however I have found some older ads with the same watch for sale. And the numbers were less faded there.

I think during the past the hands in the sub dials were touching the dial. Which really is a shame :-(

However still enjoying the watch but really wondering what the reason for the scratch is..