14k=4k? 1950s Omega

artisgil · Feb 21, 2026

Hello to all:
Nice classic Omega bumper in a 14k US-cased Omega Watch Co. case (GX-6525-2). However, the dial appears to be a redial - printing and minute track look inconsistent with original factory examples, and the lume plots appear replaced. Radium in the past? The movement also shows noticeable dirt/oxidation and does not appear freshly serviced. Solid vintage watch overall, but originality and condition don’t seem to support a premium valuation. I know gold is up but this price is unrealistic. Aftermarket crown?
Of course welcome thoughts and opinions.

Best to all

Artis

JimInOz · Feb 21, 2026

Shockingly bad redial, didn't investigate further.

Dan S · Feb 21, 2026

Yep, dial is no good. 🤮

Melt value + $150, IMO. Do you have a good dial to replace it?

SOG53 · Feb 21, 2026

Rather than posting one crummy watch after another, you will be better served by focusing on a reference you like and avidly research it so you can recognize a good one.
Then search in more fertile waters such like Private Watch Sales or Watches for Sale here on OF.
I think you will do better with that approach.

hugh162 · Feb 22, 2026

For learning purposes, you can tell this is a redial because:

1. Applied gold indices do not align with the printed hour markers
2. “Omega” font is off
3. Missing “Swiss Made” or “Swiss” at bottom of dial

In particular, most “Omega” logos in 1950s-60s watches should look identical. This won’t rule out a redial, but if you familiarize yourself with the logo it can help you spot the obvious redials. Most redials get the font wrong.

14k=4k? 1950s Omega

artisgil

JimInOz

Dan S

SOG53

hugh162

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