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1950s Omega 14k Bumper Redial Check: Worth 4k?

artisgil
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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

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JimInOz
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Shockingly bad redial, didn't investigate further.
 
Dan S
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Yep, dial is no good. 🤮

Melt value + $150, IMO. Do you have a good dial to replace it?
 
SOG53
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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
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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.
 
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