The hour markers seem to have paint on them which if so then it's a clear sign of a redial .
Looks like a service dial.
Nice watch, but it does seem to be a redial. The 'M' in 'Automatic' was the giveaway. Here is an Omega Seamaster with the 501 movement (same as yours) that has an untouched dial: https://brusselsvintagewatches.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Omega-seamaster-vintage-2846-1.jpg - Pay a close attention to the letter M.
The M was the first thing I noticed, along with the lack of Applied logo. However after looking through ebay i have found quite a few examples of later models with this style of M. Of course, I cant be sure that theyre not all be redials too! Thanks
It seems my little watch is dividing opinion here! Great learning curve for me, thanks to all that have contributed so far 😀
I think we can agree the dial isn’t original.
Based on picture 1 I’d say it’s a later service dial, likely early-mid 70’s.
Picture 2 makes it looks like a redial as the quality is poor.
When a noob posts a watch pic, three things are likely to happen:
1) A member, who may or may not know what they are talking about, will say it is a redial.
2) A member, who may or may not know what they are talking about, will say it is over polished.
3) Eventually, someone who does know what he is talking about will give you a good answer.
I would tread water a bit and wait for number 3.
No 3 has already occurred. About 4 posts in.
