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Script should have "serif"
In Response To: Was this legitimate? ()

I'd have to see better pics, but the script for Auto Chrono appears to be unusual and without serif, which would "ring an alarm bell" to me. However it may just be the poor pictures...

Rich

: I happened to find this auction when it was ending and didn't have
: time to check about authenticity:

:
: http://www.ebay.com/itm/381044959020?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D381044959020%26_rdc%3D1

: I seem to remember that these numeral Autavia didn't exist in the
: automatic version but were only manual-wind. Orange hands on
: dial with red accents also looked odd. It sold for more than
: $3000.
: Can anyone shed a light, please?

: Luis

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