Carolyn Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hello. I'm about to offer this watch for sale, but I need to know as much info as I can on this watch. What I know is that the bezel and bezel insert are aftermarket and it is bigger than the original as the "big crown" that is supposed to be on this watch doesn't fit. I purchased the 6538 big crown on ebay but when we had our watchmaker try to install it, it didn't fit. I'm thinking the dial is refinished as well. The serial is worn down and not readable, but the model number is readable. Here are some photos if anyone else knows anything more about this watch and what you think it could sell for, I would appreciate it very much. Thanks in advance. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hands and dial appear to be aftermarket too... To my eye at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 The only thing genuine there is the us made 19mm band and the 1030 movement. Fake case and everything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kime Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) The only thing genuine there is the us made 19mm band and the 1030 movement. Fake case and everything else. Very suspect, movemnt gen, bacelet probably, but there is a small chance the mid case is genuine and maybe the crown? Certainly some parts are aftermarket and some are gen. Edited July 31, 2014 by Kime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Not sure about authenticity of the midcase, but like the slim profile, softened creases and the lug holes. But all in all, very strange mix here. How much did you pay on ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 That dial is probably the ugliest I've ever seen, sorry for saying so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'm fairly certain that's a Mingh case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I don't think it's a MQ case, see the machined o-ring groove around the movement opening? My MQ is flat there. This should be described as a 6536 or 6536/1 since it's a small crown, and has the 1030 movement. A 5508 would have the small crown too, with a 1530 movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Uff da, that's a hot mess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Any chance to see the inside of caseback? I thought it might be best to describe as a 6536 or 6536/1 Franken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Yes, photo of cb inside and that model engraving / "worn off" serial between lugs could help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Well it certainly is an interesting franken. It's value may come down to the sum of it's two gen parts- the movement and the bracelet which appears to be a 7205. Of course, a 7206 bracelet would be correct for this watch. The mid case is good, but would be better with a gen like bezel, if one could be fitted to the case. Springbars look nice and fat which is also good. I'd figure the movement is worth around $1000 and the bracelet is $250-300, possibly more in the right market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) igoat is right... i hope you get refund since you purchased from ebay. Edited August 2, 2014 by flex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I would agree with most of the previous comments, but with the result being less objectionable to my eye. Were it mine, I would have a watchmaker disassemble and sell the obviously genuine parts - movement, crown, caseback, bracelet (though it is incorrect for this case) & hands (probably genuine, but need better macro pics to be sure)). The mid-case may also be genuine, but it may be for a different model. Or, if you decide to keep it (I would) & can afford to put some money into it, source more accurate (genuine or good aftermarket) dial, mid-case & bezel/insert & have a watchmaker properly service & assemble it into a really nice vintage watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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