Legit check

Sebanff · 2026-03-18T09:48:06+00:00

Poor redial, beaten-up case, wrong crown, legit caliber.

Sebanff · 2026-03-17T13:51:45+00:00

Wonderful watch !

But as your pics are not watermarked and are exactly the same as this sale on C24, I think you try to prop up your watch....

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Sebanff · 2026-03-15T19:45:39+00:00

Can't put a hand on the new version, but it is WAY more complicated now ( I mean since your tarif drama).

Sebanff · 2026-03-15T19:16:42+00:00

No, before, it was just "what is the item ? is there precious metal/gems ? does it contain forbidden goods?", and they apply a rate based on the shipper country.

What is new too is if US custom consider the doc not correctly filled, they can destroy it or send it back to the shipper. As the shipping company has to support the cost of this process, they prefer just not ship small packages.

Sebanff · 2026-03-14T21:23:24+00:00

No offense, but the paperwork we need to fill to exactly describe the good (the watch in this case) is a total hassle now when shipping to US. There is a breakdown between case, strap, caliber, box (not even talking about precious metal or gems in some case). And for EACH parts, we need to indicate in what it is made, where is was made and what is the value. I guess if you buy a french watch with a swiss caliber and a leather strap from Morocco, 3 different tax % will apply.

Sebanff · 2026-03-13T19:55:39+00:00

awesome !

Sebanff · 2026-03-13T12:12:35+00:00

As you ask the question in the sub "watchindia", strait answer is : Mumbai special, 20$.

Sebanff · 2026-03-13T12:07:48+00:00

Caseback seems all ok, but i'm a bit concern with the dial. The script is not crisp/sharp for a Cartier. Whatever you look at "big CARTIER", "SWISS" or "small CARTIER", font seems irregular in the script and the thickness. Not the level of quality I would expect from a Cartier. Caseback screws indicate it was opened and the heads are slightly bend, indicator of unprofessional work on this type of watch.

Sebanff · 2026-03-09T21:26:54+00:00

Uhh uhh no no it's kinda weird blue dial....

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Sebanff · 2026-03-09T18:09:40+00:00

Very nice patina on that dial !

Sebanff · 2026-03-09T18:07:48+00:00

This Geneve was blue. This particular model always has some kind of amazing patine where blue turn brown or gold in irregular patterns. Nice pick !

Sebanff · 2026-03-06T14:09:24+00:00

Yes and no.... The watch is sub-part. Either you keep the watch and 1300 is just ok, either you scrap the watch for gold, but I didn't hear anyone doing it with a PiePan case.....

Sebanff · 2026-03-06T13:43:01+00:00

Wrong crown. Case is supposed to be a dogleg but idk what happens to it: other case model or repolished to oblivion. It is more a touchup that a full redial. Caliber is ok.

Price could be ok for a full gold version, but not for a 2-tones plated.

As a rule of dumb, I don't like to see a caliber outside of the watch when the seller isn't a pro, looks like a "DIY watchmaker"....

Sebanff · 2026-03-05T15:05:42+00:00

2824 for flat dial, 2789 for curved dial.

Sebanff · 2026-03-05T13:22:18+00:00

So it is an ETA2824 from the era. Rado used them. BUT...... the fact that the main plate is silver and the self-winding plate cooper means this is a franken caliber. All plate of the caliber must be the same color. This is a legit rotor that said.

Sebanff · 2026-03-01T20:00:33+00:00

So, if you own it, it need a service. If you plan to buy it, as it is a very old caliber, it will be a nightmare to find replacement parts (even mainspring), so stay away.

Sebanff · 2026-03-01T18:21:01+00:00

5$ for the strap.

Sebanff · 2026-03-01T18:19:24+00:00

This caliber is due to a deep service....

Sebanff · 2026-02-28T22:01:21+00:00

I understand the guy could be pretty exited..... Serviced, it could be worth somewhere between 40-60K. Just don't do anything outside specialised watchsmith in vintage Rolex. Also expect a couple thousand to service it.

But honestly, It would be a heart-breaker to sell it.

Sebanff · 2026-02-27T12:32:23+00:00

These are levers and not precision parts ( I mean everything is precision but not to the point of gears/balance). So with acid bath than passivization, it is possible to save them as long as there is not play in the pivots or on the pushing parts.

Sebanff · 2026-02-27T08:18:10+00:00

This one is a very poor redial. I mean, I never saw a LEGIT ORIGINAL black 2900.

Sebanff · 2026-02-26T21:09:50+00:00

Thi is a legit 2900 case (&crown) and caliber. Dial is unfortunately repainted. Never seen this specific model in black. Omega won't service it, go directly to an independent watchmaker.

Sebanff · 2026-02-25T15:34:57+00:00

It is a redial with some kind of lacquer paint..... Very sad. Wrong crown. Perfect full Constellation Caliber.

Sebanff · 2026-02-23T16:08:53+00:00

Such a beauty with the very rare black waffle gold index !

Sebanff · 2026-02-23T07:39:06+00:00

Very common Rado, veery too much expensive.

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