1954 OMEGA - Looking for hour markers - Where to look at ?

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olivierw

·Jan 29, 2021

Hello,

I am looking for 2 hour markers. Is someone would know where to look online or someone to ask ?
In the meantime, I take the opportunity to share my little beauty 😀 You can see that 1 and 5 hour markers are missing.

Cheers

Edited: Oct 10, 2026

 

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cristos71

·Jan 29, 2021

I'd imagine very, very difficult to find exactly the correct ones from a correct ref watch.

I think if I were you I'd be somehow looking to buy a period correct vintage Seamaster dial with the same/similar shark tooth markers and switch the whole lot. Obviously you'd need to do a lot of homework first regarding size, colour, fit, finish, application method, as well as checking the back of the dial etc to see how your markers are now applied, etc...

 

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watchyouwant

·Jan 29, 2021

Ask DON in Canada. He has markers.....

 

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olivierw

·Jan 29, 2021

cristos71

I'd imagine very, very difficult to find exactly the correct ones from a correct ref watch.

I think if I were you I'd be somehow looking to buy a period correct vintage Seamaster dial with the same/similar shark tooth markers and switch the whole lot. Obviously you'd need to do a lot of homework first regarding size, colour, fit, finish, application method, as well as checking the back of the dial etc to see how your markers are now applied, etc...

Thank you. That sounds like a nice B plan if I dont find the right ones (and I concur that it is wishful thinking)

 

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olivierw

·Jan 29, 2021

watchyouwant

Ask DON in Canada. He has markers.....

@DON Is it something that inspires you ?

 

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Andy F

·Jan 29, 2021

I know the word "refinish" raises the hair on some peoples' necks around here but a dial refinisher would have the resources to make new ones.

 

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cristos71

·Jan 29, 2021

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I know the word "refinish" raises the hair on some peoples' necks around here but a dial refinisher would have the resources to make new ones.

The newness would be the problem, better to have some aged ones with the same tone of gold as from Omega in the 40's and 50's

 

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Andy F

·Jan 29, 2021

I suspect that by raising the finish on the ones you have and aging the new ones, the refinisher can meet your needs. But failing that, your choices are rather slim unless you can find someone with a few of exactly the right markers, with the right patina, and the desire to let them go, or a dial with equivalent markers at a reasonable price that can be removed and installed on your dial. I understand the desire to keep things 100% original. If it were me, I would move the "7" marker up to the "1" position and put the two replacements at the "5" and "7" position.

 

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olivierw

·Feb 16, 2021

Bump 😀 any ideas where to find some ? (Before asking a refinisher to make new ones)

 

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MSNWatch

·Feb 16, 2021·Vintage Omega Aficionado

I have some but they're stuck in my watch! Seriously these are unobtanium unless you can find an old worn out dial to scavenge from. Your best bet is having them remade but that's a challenge in and of itself.

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Chinaski

·Feb 16, 2021

olivierw

Bump 😀 any ideas where to find some ? (Before asking a refinisher to make new ones)

Tim may have some-

https://omegaaddict.com/