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Re: Heuer Carrera 2447S
In Response To: Re: Heuer Carrera 2447S ()

I did see this listing and agree with you John. Looks sort of correct but very polished and super clean lume.
Suspect it was polishing what done for the serial too, not a rubbing bracelet...
: :

: Ibi, it seems to have most of the right parts and pieces to be
: essentially original. However, you can tell from some of the not
: sharp edges and the scratches which have been polished over that
: it has been pretty well polished at some point. I can't tell for
: sure but the hands may have been re-lumed. The lume seems
: suspicious. That said, I am not the best judge of internet/eBay
: pictures. I tend to want to hold watches in my hand before
: buying. I will wait to see what others say.

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