![]() ![]() The Watch Score consists on a detailed analysis of the watch’s main constituent parts: caliber, dial, bezel, hands, case, caseback, crown, pushers, and glass.The WATCHFID Grade is divided into 2 components, the Watch Score and the Extra Features: We have created a unique valuation tool for collectors’ watches: the WATCHFID Grade.Īs an integral part of the appraisal book, the WATCHFID Grade is designed to analyse and take into account as best as possible a wide diversity of information such as the conformity and condition of the watch and its components, the rarity of certain configurations or any other specific information, such as a prestigious history. The Watch Score is 7.9 and an Extra Score of 0.5 is given for its overall aesthetic consistency. It is in good condition, and all its components are period consistent. This example, reference 85017 / 4531, is the first version: the “Black Paul Newman”. Two models have been named Paul Newman because their dials look very much like those on some Rolex Daytonas, with their distinctive subdials: the first one has a black dial and white suddials, and the second one a white dial and black subdials. The present model is an exceptionally rare Chronomaster version. The broad arrow hands changed to the more contrasting white baton hands, while lollipop, followed by elongated triangular hands indicated the chronograph seconds. The dials got new typography for the subdials with simplified scales and the numerals the conventional way up. This development coincided with relatively major changes to the dial and hands. The models fitted with the Valjoux 23 caliber are the third representatives of the Chronomaster dynasty (after the Venus 210 and the Valjoux 92). Such a purpose is accurately reflected in the model’s name: CHRONOMASTER AVIATOR SEA DIVER, which suggests a clientele of professional racing drivers, pilots and divers, as well as the multiple functions evoked in the advertising of the 1960s: THE WORLD’S BUSIEST WATCH – HAS MORE USES THAN EVER COUNTED. It in fact had an astonishing number of functions. The Chronomaster model wasn’t just a chronograph. ![]()
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