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  1. Traveler Feb 11, 2016

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    I recently received this watch ... When I inspected the dial I immediately thought - "bad redial"... I contacted the seller with my concerns, and was told :

    " We are an authorized dealer and service center for Omega. The watch was fully inspected by our watchmakers and all the parts are original "

    They will accept the return, but I just wanted to double check, as sometimes I don't know if I'm just getting too jaded or cynical about such things...

    Am I crazy? It's a redial isn't it? Thanks in advance for your thoughts...

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  2. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Feb 11, 2016

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    The dial itself may be original...


    but the finish is not. :thumbsdown:
     
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  3. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Feb 11, 2016

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    I have to agree.. especially those subdials.. I'm sure the piece of metal is original, but the paint job on it doesn't not appear to be to me.
     
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  4. Chye Feb 11, 2016

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    This guide came out about the same time - http://www.hodinkee.com/articles/how-to-spot-a-redial
    I found it useful, and applying the tips suggested, I would think it is a redial.
    It may be all original parts and even serviced by a qualified Omega technician, but I would return it.
     
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  5. Traveler Feb 11, 2016

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    I think it's unanimous! Back it goes.... Thanks guys ::puke::
     
  6. E-diddy Feb 12, 2016

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    The fonts on that OMEGA look way suspicious.

    Nice macro pics btw.
     
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  7. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Feb 12, 2016

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    Agree. Makes spotting a redial MUCH easier.
     
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  8. Interstellar Feb 12, 2016

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    A redial for sure and a very bad one.
     
  9. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Feb 12, 2016

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    Quasimodo was a little heavy handed on the OMEGA font as properly noted.

    Redials are tough, tough, and unfortunately, many sellers don't have the macro skills to properly show the dial. +1 on nice photos.
     
  10. GregH Feb 12, 2016

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    Very helpful thread for a newbie! Thanks!
     
  11. Hijak Feb 12, 2016

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    I have to go with redial too!:(
     
  12. marturx Feb 12, 2016

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    OM(E)G(A)....not ::puke::

    Lousy redial.

    At the very least minute and hour hands are not original to this model. Probably not Omega hands either
     
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