105.004-64 at Kaplans Auction - Redial right?

airansun · Jan 5, 2020

jeppehh
With regards to the differences in the Seamaster font on the same sub-ref, could this be due to different dial manufacturers or is the another sensible explanation? Curious to know.

I’d be interested too.

From right to left, 1963, 1965 and 1968, just as examples. All three are a little different. (All dates are based on serial numbers, not caseback reference.)

Here they are in the same order, top to bottom. (I apologize that the photos aren’t sharper - it’s what was available.)

airansun · Jan 5, 2020

As long as I’m at it, here’s a few in stainless steel

1962, 1963, 1966 and 1967

I know, I know. But, there is an advantage, sometimes, to having more than one of the ‘same thing’. And yes, just preaching to the choir.

airansun · Jan 5, 2020

Finally, 1962 2277-1 vs. a 1969 320 from the last 1000 run of 320/321 chronographs (serial number 27320926, a 141.009-67)

One can see, in all this, the slow reduction of dial intricacies, just as the Speedmaster dials changed over the same period.

And the only way I learned was looking at hundreds of these, everywhere I could.

And, obviously, I love these pieces. I think they’re amongst the most beautiful Omegas.

jeppehh · Jan 5, 2020

Thanks for sharing @airansun. Stunning pieces.
Oh and DIBS on that 2277-1 🥰🥰

myatt · Aug 2, 2021

skand
Thank you ! Thank you! I had a feeling this could be a beautiful watch. That's what it looks like now, after visiting the watchmaker.

Those facet edges...you landed a beauty OP. Thanks for sharing and adding to collective knowledge.