Hi all, I am a newcomer to this forum but have worn an Omega Speedmaster Professional ref 35735000 calibre 1863 since 2004 [ presently with a shark mesh bracelet... sorry to all sticklers to originality but the supplied bracelet is sitting in the box re-awaiting a turn ] My wife and daughter wear Seamaster 300m's [one with diamond bezel, one not.] My question is to the markers on a 1966 Seamaster I have acquired. Specifically to the markers... It has come from a reputable dealer but I am concerned as to the transferred markers on the watch. I have researched a much as possible but cannot find out definitively whether Omega in the sixties had markers transferred onto dials, probably to offer a base line model and keep costs down? I have had negative answers... refusal to discuss answers from Vintage Omega Burlington Arcade... and most probably answers... I understand there were 1000's of variations and would greatly appreciate any feedback offered. Here are the pics... The watch was described as original in every way. Thank you in advance for any reply... Regards Hankfury
Your dial is refinished and those "markers" look to have been printed on as part of this refinishing.
Looks like its a Seamaster 600 from the case style. Most of the dials on these had markers which were raised but not applied, so they were likely polished off when it was refinished, with the result we see here.
Hi Hijak, Thanks for the post! Looking at your watch I accept the markers look original but is not the dial refinished?
Thank you all for prompt replies, they are much appreciated. I have already been offered a full refund prior to my initial posting. As I have no prior experience of vintage omega's I thought it only fair back up my susicions before its return.