176.007 - Which one looks best?

ChrisN

The shape is irregular (both sides) and it looks like dial damage to me. You've lost the adjacent ticks as well by the looks of it. Perhaps someone tried to redo the lume at those places?

Good luck, Chris

cvalue13

Agree hard to see from the photos so defer to your direct observation.

but from the photos both appear to be some minor damage to the dial associated with the two lume plots that do not have furniture nearby. Neither alone appear regular enough in shape to be purposeful, and also they aren’t similar to one-another.

I can’t tell whether the one at 45 has a lume dot remaining?

I don’t think that’s a big issue if it is dial dings.

cvalue13

Reviewing your initial photos, the mark on the left does not appear to be there.

Also reviewing the prior photos, it seems a partial explanation may be that when the lume plot came off (?) it took with it the adjacent paint indices marker, creating the appearance of some symmetry/purposeful shape. (The plot near the date wheel has no such adjacent paint to have come off)

kingsrider

You might want to look into returning this watch. Unless it is the picture, it looks like the paint loss is happening at the 10 marker as well. Additionally, I think you over paid. 176.007's regularly go for under $1900 US with bracelets.
Here’s mine. Paid just under $1700 US with bracelet. One of my most accurate watches.

Vine

Maybe but why would it then be painted gold. Seems like a very odd colour choice when they could have chosen blue? Also the 4 is very crisp on top of the gold arrow.

cvalue13

I believe the ‘gold’ color you may be seeing is the dial metal exposed (most commonly brass - potentially plated with something to permit if painting/affixing the dial furniture; though I dont know for certain the dial stock used for these specific watches).

Here, for example, is a generic watch dial blank made of brass stock:

ICONO

@cvalue13 …there’s no telling some people...

if the OP is happy with his purchase ? …why should we attempt to disillusion him ?

Different people, have different thresholds

Vine

Sorry, what do you mean?

ICONO

The dial is damaged…

No dial ever left the factory, looking like that

However, if you are happy, just wear the watch ?

Vine

Ah ok, that’s interesting. Thanks for sharing that information. Now that sounds like the most likely explanation.

Vine

I’m newbie here to learn. Respect goes both ways.

Vine

Yes with input from others that’s established now.

No need to jump in with that comment though, I’m newbie here to learn. Respect goes both ways.

cvalue13

No worries, mate: I appreciate that you’re not just learning (as we all still are), but receptive to learning - and glad you’re interested in a model of watch I also find intriguing.

Though I’ll warn you that such an interest can lead you into a needy abyss few humans can sympathize with, e.g., in my case:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/176-007-and-cal-1040-family-review.32325/

And in the case of another member who’s commented on this thread (and who I remember many moons ago was learning, just like you):

https://www.calibre1040.com/

Regarding the watch you purchased: it’s possible that with further learning first and more time you could have found a better example at a better price, but that’s called “Lesson 1” in the plot arc of learning more. I’ll guarantee you the first few vintage Omegas that I purchased were far worse purchases.

And, I’ll continue with hits or misses - but narrow that delta more and more as time goes on.

The first cal. 1040 I purchased could have been better and I should have paid less, and at the time plenty of people on this forum have me a shit-hard time about it. But guess what: even if it won’t go in a museum, I wear that particular 1040 more than any other (not the least of reasons being that I’m far less concerned with it “aging” further), and that’s perhaps “Lesson 2”

Best,
cvalue13

OMEGuy

As for me, I very much liked the way you presented yourself and I'm convinced you'll find your dreamwatch very soon down the road.

ICONO

You asked for an opinion…you got it, several times over…Respect works both ways

I think you should return the watch, …and spend your hard earned cash, on a far better example

Simply exercise a little patience…

Vine

Again, a bit harsh! I have no option to return it, but thanks for making me feel bad about my mistake!

ICONO

How do you know you cannot return the watch ?…unless you try ?

Different countries, have different laws regarding the enforced legality of online purchases and the ‘right to return’, for no specific reason