50s Omega Seamaster

[johnk22]

I am looking at this 50s Seamaster. I
Can anyone help me to identify if the dial is original? I’m not sure which movement it is as the seller doesn’t know how to open the case back.

 

[gatorcpa]

It is impossible to say for sure that a dial is original from low resolution pictures on an internet forum. You must examine it in person.

There is one good sign that I see. The dial has “Swiss” rather than “Swiss Made” at the bottom of the dial. This, coupled with an “OXG” import mark on the movement would indicate a U.S. market watch.

However, since we cannot see the movement…
gatorcpa

 

[johnk22]

gatorcpa

It is impossible to say for sure that a dial is original from low resolution pictures on an internet forum. You must examine it in person.

There is one good sign that I see. The dial has “Swiss” rather than “Swiss Made” at the bottom of the dial. This, coupled with an “OXG” import mark on the movement would indicate a U.S. market watch.

However, since we cannot see the movement…
gatorcpa

Thank you for taking the time to look at it. I am taking the chance on it and I will post some follow up pictures when I’ve got it.

 

[qazwsx1]

I love that crown

 

[Bruce235]

The fonts look good.

 

[johnk22]

Well I received the watch today. Here are some pictures of the case back and movement.

 

[Bruce235]

Please post a straight on shot in focus as close as you can without any letters obscured.

 

[johnk22]

Updated pictures of the dial

 

[SOG53]

Case looks very sharp, OXG and Swiss match up, nice watch. I am uncertain of font on coat hangar S
Here are 3 coat hangar S examples that have more slope than OP example. This one may be ok wait for experts opinion.

Edited: Aug 22, 2023

 

[SOG53]

Nice video review of this reference

 

[johnk22]

SOG53

Nice video review of this reference

Thanks for sharing that video.

 

[johnk22]

SOG53

Case looks very sharp, OXG and Swiss match up, nice watch. I am uncertain of font on coat hangar S
Here are 3 coat hangar S examples that have more slope than OP example. This one may be ok wait for experts opinion.

Here’s a similar “seamaster” example that was posted on this forum several years back talking regarding the different S fonts.

 

[Dan S]

If you search, there's at least one thread that compiled all of the Seamaster fonts. I don't have it bookmarked.

 

[johnk22]

Thanks! I found the thread that showed the flat top S above. I’m still new so I appreciate any second opinions

 

[SOG53]

Hi can you post the thread- I did not find it

 

[johnk22]

SOG53

Hi can you post the thread- I did not find it

https://omegaforums.net/threads/question-re-seamaster-font.68732/

 

[SOG53]

Thanks that post showing flat top coat hangar was from a reliable source for sure @cicindela
I hadn’t seen that font good to learn something. Enjoy your watch!!

 

[johnk22]

Great to hear! I appreciate it

 

[norb1967]

EDIT - I just posted this before seeing the video someone posted about this watch so I stand corrected on the crown! Perhaps someone can shed light on why I found that?

Nice looking watch. I think the dial is original. The S is the only thing that stuck out to me but as someone else said there’s lots of variation.

The only thing incorrect is the decagonal crown which belongs on a Connie. A quick search of the ref (2869 as per the caseback photo) and I get this result from the Omega website. Shouldn’t be hard to find one of these (or just keep the decagonal crown - they look really cool).

 

[johnk22]

I appreciate you taking a look at it. I’m glad to hear that the crown might be original to the watch. I definitely like the look of it and it gives it some nice character.