the osteopath Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Hey - great find on ebay. Was looking for a dial for an El Primero I am rebuilding, and found one from this seller- part I received was genuine and perfect. He has Omega Breitling, IWC, Cartier, Breguet ORIGINAL dials and parts. My Zenith dial came in original sealed plastic bag with tag & serial numbers. If you are thinking about a Frankenproject, this may be the place!!! Let me know what you think. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZwatchco-australia -O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Something just doesnt seem right to me... Too many "genuine" dials for WAY too little money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slai Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Took a look at the IWC dials...they don't seem to be in great condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 They seem on the up and up. They allow you to bid on everything instead of high buy it now prices. Kenberg might be more familiar with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the osteopath Posted May 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I cannot vouch for all of them, but the Zenith Chronomaster dial I got was perfect. Some look better than others, but if they are original, for some of them, who cares. The final bid on my dial was under 30 bucks!!! I had a beat up black dial and got a clean white guillochet dial- so Im a happy camper. -O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the osteopath Posted May 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Would any of our local VC overseas experts be able to evaluate the dials there? Maybe some are gen some are not. The El Primero one is kind of specific, but others could be reps? -O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta8088 Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Have never dealt with the seller but looks like they have been around for 8 or 9 years and have good feedback. Anybody know if the gen IWC Spitfire or VC Overseas dials will fit the reps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Have never dealt with the seller but looks like they have been around for 8 or 9 years and have good feedback. Anybody know if the gen IWC Spitfire or VC Overseas dials will fit the reps? I'll get one and let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I would guess they are coming from an authorized repairman who is selling dials that have been replaced. It just means you have to look at them carefully before buying if that is the case. Thanks for posting this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdavis Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I purchased a Rolex gold buckle from him a while ago and it was genuine and in great condition. I can't speak for the dials but from my experience, I would have to say that he is legitimate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 These people are in my hometown and I have been to their shop to pick up a gen Navitimer dial that I won from ebay. They are very legit and own a repair shop from way back so no problems at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I've never known Watchco to sell anything fake. They have a constant supply of rare and unique parts...I always keep my eye on their eBay lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhydro Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I watch them on the bay, too- have bought gen Navitimer dial, and also a NOS Omega case for an F300 tuning fork movement from them. They're legit. I'd like to raid their parts department... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I'll get one and let you know. Word of warning...the IWC Spitfire dial shown is for a 3706 (small case) and not the 3717-02/05. I know you know that LR...but others reading might not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMman Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 In my experience Watchco are 100% legit. They are highly respected throughout the watch collecting community and specialise in older Omega stuff. I have had plenty of experience with them - all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Be careful...sometimes there are scratches not evident in pics, that's way i'm usually disposed to pay <50 US$ for second hand dials i can't check in the flesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 He has a nice Auqatimer chrono dial ( and one with scratches).. Hmm, could be interesting to swap into the Aquatimer reps, where the lume markers sometimes are not very well applied... I have also bought some parts from him before, no hassle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I'm watching the 3 VCO dials, but indeed all 3 have some scratches, and one has an inpact in the lume. If I can get one under 50 shipped, I'd do the step as anyway a rep dial for Cross upgrade and a reluming cost much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I used this guy for a NOS Breitling Navitimer dial - it was perfect. The deal was done and shipped fast too. I'd recommend him based on that experience anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Like stated above. Parts are not NOS but for the price, you can get a bargain out of it. The 2 IWC dials are in pretty good condition. I won't pay for more than 100USD shipped though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj69 Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Have never dealt with the seller but looks like they have been around for 8 or 9 years and have good feedback. Anybody know if the gen IWC Spitfire or VC Overseas dials will fit the reps? The IWC 3706 Spitfire dials absolutely WILL NOT fit the rep case. Been there, done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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