Originally Posted by Ric Ferrari

Anyway, if you want to make your own opinion wether SSHr were made by stamping or by casting, you need a mint one to study not a ground dug ring neither a worn one.

Looking at ground dug rings or worn ones, you probably see details deformations on band that can drive to a wrong conclusion, while if you look at SSHr's in mint condition, crisp details may help you to better understand.


Hello Ric,

Of course. I also refer more to all the photos Antonio showed in the WAF. I found the photos very convincing and it is worth discussing them.
My ring is unsuitable here, it has strong signs of wear...

Then I'm really looking forward to the photos of an unworn one.

Best regards,
Dierk