Introduction The poll in last week’s newsletter on whether or not I should mix up the introduction section a bit is sat on exactly 50:50 with just a couple of hours to go, so I guess I have the casting vote!
How strict are you when it comes to the coarse knurled crown? This has no signs of degradation at all so despite being coarse knurled it’s likely a replacement part?
Take a closer look at it - much of the plating has worn off. Really it all comes down to how much the watch has been used. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if that was the original crown that came with the watch.
While crown wear is definitely a concern, the movement serial info had me thrashing about for a case opener at like 4:00 AM. That’s how much my SD means to me
How strict are you when it comes to the coarse knurled crown? This has no signs of degradation at all so despite being coarse knurled it’s likely a replacement part?
Take a closer look at it - much of the plating has worn off. Really it all comes down to how much the watch has been used. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if that was the original crown that came with the watch.
Having said that, now I’ve taken a closer look at it, there is something a little strange about that one 🤔
While crown wear is definitely a concern, the movement serial info had me thrashing about for a case opener at like 4:00 AM. That’s how much my SD means to me
Haha I had a closer look and saw the wear u spoke of. Let me have another look...
That 6156-8040 is gorgeous indeed though there's minor staining on the dial at the 17th minute marker I believe.
On top of that the case is soft. Worthless unless you need the accessories for another piece imo