105.012 -65 Dial restore?

perlunk · Feb 4, 2023

Hello!

We have a Speedmaster 105.012 -65 that needs to get some attention. Bezel and hand will be replaced. The dial generally looks good, but the previous owner seemed to "restore" it and painted a quite noticeable spot. See photo.

Is it possible to remove that spot of paint and restore it seamlessly?
Or should I rather consider the dial as is and don't touch it?

Another question: Is the Omega bracelet 1506/16 the only one that is considered to be the original one?

Thanks for your input and help!

befobe · Feb 4, 2023

Cannot say anything for the dial, but a 1506/16 is a very great and original bracelet for it...

connieseamaster · Feb 4, 2023

TBH, the dial is otherwise perfect as is so I wouldn't touch it unless there was 100% certainty the spot could be removed with no collateral damage.

ndgal · Feb 4, 2023

That spot looks like excess oil.
A skilled watchmaker should be able to take care of it.
The bracelet reference can be narrowed down by the serial number and the approximate production date. 1506/16 for 105.012-65 manufactured through 1966.
1039/516 on the very last 105.012-65 examples manufactured during the first quarter of 1967.

Ron_W · Feb 4, 2023

As the "snailing" motife in that subregister is also lost in that spot, i dont see how that can be restored, and if you remove that spot it will likely show blank metal ? I know it cant be unseen but it is so small that it would not bother me.

perlunk · Feb 4, 2023

Thank you all for your feedback! Much appreciated!
I'm torn to make a decision. I definately wouldn't like to make it look worse if I give it a try to let it restore. I tend towards leave it as it is.

105.012 -65 Dial restore?

perlunk

befobe

connieseamaster

ndgal

Ron_W

perlunk

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