Hi - new member here. I came across this interesting omega seamaster 600 and was hoping to get some advice on whether the watch I'm looking at is original. I love the look, but haven't seen any seamasters with the gray linen dial. I've requested pics of the movement and the inside of the caseback, so I may post those later. Any advice is much appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Looks redone, but could be an old refinish. Luminous on dial doesn't match hands, but doesn't look new either DON
Sorry if I'm being a bit dense. I've just recently gotten into vintage watches. Does it look like an old refinish because the luminescent dots, which still look a bit old, look like they're newer than the lume on the hands? Any thoughts on the gray linen dial? Is it even a known variation? I haven't been able to find any pictures. Thanks for all the help, by the way
I'm going to respectfully disagree with Don. I think the dial is original, as are the lume dots and hands. However, without a movement picture, it's still a pig in a poke. gatorcpa
I also think that dial's original, but if it's the watch I think it is, I would tread carefully with that seller. He was a member here a year or so ago and it didn't end very well. Bit of a chancer...
Dial and hands appear in original condition. Crystal looks like a generic replacement. Crown appears correct for the case. Caseback appears to have been polished to remove scratches, as it is quite light. As @gatorcpa and @Davidt3449 allude to, only movement pictures will be the deal breaker here. My guess for the caseback would be a 135.001 or a 137.001....again, ask the seller for photos.
I'm curious. To me I agree with DON that the hand lume and dial lume don't quite match up. The dial lume is clearly creme color, but the hands have aged to an almost gray/dark color. I get that lume discoloration can vary, but I would imagine that the discoloration would be consistent should both be original to the watch.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/linen-texture-waffel-pattern-or.50904/ The hands on yours have probably been relumed at some point, as that tone of lumen, IMO, indicates that. It could be the light balance on the camera, however. I'm not sure if it's that big a deal anyway. Wouldn't be the factor that kept me from pursuing it.
From what I can see it's a nice example. Due to the dial texture it is difficult to get the crisp printing we see on smooth surfaces and I've seen four or five like this one. I think the dial is original, hands may be re-done as CeP and others have noted. Movement pics are essential. Probably be a Cal 601 which is an excellent engine.
OP - I know we've spoken in pm already but for everyone else, the seller is this wholesome chap. https://omegaforums.net/threads/urgent-watch-identification.21763/ https://omegaforums.net/threads/ev3rclears-5th-attempt.23947/#post-263147 https://omegaforums.net/threads/mod...-account-soliciting-advice.23878/#post-262343