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·opinions sought on whether this dial shows any evidence of refinishing.
Also, can any dating be gathered by the numerals stamped ?
Also, can any dating be gathered by the numerals stamped ?
Black Dial Constellation ref 2852 WG Furniture
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MSNWatch
··Vintage Omega AficionadoYou've got to show the front
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·Only pic so far from my watchmaker.
Just emailed him for some front shots.
away traveling not at my PC where original shots are stored.
Just learning these dial back signs, why need the front shots?
It is a black dial, pie pan, cal 505, WG large arrowheads.
Just emailed him for some front shots.
away traveling not at my PC where original shots are stored.
Just learning these dial back signs, why need the front shots?
It is a black dial, pie pan, cal 505, WG large arrowheads.
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TexOmega
·I was reading throu a ton of posts on how the redialers are getting so good, I figured no one could erase tell tale signs on the back.
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··Vintage Omega AficionadoI was reading throu a ton of posts on how the redialers are getting so good, I figured no one could erase tell tale signs on the back.
Not for vintage omegas. The level of expertise here is such that for vintage omegas, redials can be identified 99.9% of the time when viewed from the front. And the back can be tricky for many reasons and even glue obviously applied to 1 or 2 areas could just mean a loose marker was reattached.
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fjf
·Is it gold?. If not those scratched areas (if old) should have tarnished...It it is bronze or brass those sanded areas are recent...
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·Ok, thank you. I'll post them when I can.
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·fjf,
Others more knowledgable will have to chime in, but it has a SS case and WG markers/hands ref 2852
Others more knowledgable will have to chime in, but it has a SS case and WG markers/hands ref 2852
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hoipolloi
··Vintage Omega ConnoisseurThis is the other side of an original 18k dial 2852
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mondodec
·What the back tell us is that the rivetted applied markers and logo have not been removed or removed and re-tapped. This is one check in the assessment process of a dial, usually a later one after dial inspection proves inconclusive.
In most redials, the markers are removed when the dial is repainted and then glued back. I have seen a few instances where the markers have been cold soldered. Both instances are a good sign of a redial.
So what we see is an encouraging sign. But as Mike said, a glance at the dial will confirm the good news.
Cheers
Desmond
In most redials, the markers are removed when the dial is repainted and then glued back. I have seen a few instances where the markers have been cold soldered. Both instances are a good sign of a redial.
So what we see is an encouraging sign. But as Mike said, a glance at the dial will confirm the good news.
Cheers
Desmond
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TexOmega
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Love pristine screw heads on 60 year old watches.
You can see the blur in the case back picture, but should be able to tell that no watchmaker marks were found and the rotor had not been rubbing.
We'll have to make due with these
Dontcha love factory butlering and embossed stars with lots of definition! The "Constellation " and "Waterproof " are well represented just not in these pictures.
Nifty 10 sided crown, too.
He was under strict orders(and it is a Standing Order) not to polish, just clean case.
1958 via case back and serial number.....1,608x,xxx
I believe the dial will pass muster here, but it and I will be home about the same day and I will post my pictures and get your opinion then.😀
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·Oh, did I mention it has a crosshair, too?
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·Hmm, I'm getting cross,hair pulling is not out of the question....now, where's that dial?!?!
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·owwww, no hair pulling.....
I dug this arrival pix out of a ton of trashed emails, best I can do till Thursday.
Came with"of the era" Sliding Clasp JB Champion bracelet. Just no Omega symbol on clasp.
I dug this arrival pix out of a ton of trashed emails, best I can do till Thursday.
Came with"of the era" Sliding Clasp JB Champion bracelet. Just no Omega symbol on clasp.
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·Looking good! Dibs! 😀
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·Wow, that was quick. 😁
Sure you don't want to see after COA pix? With new Omega crystal?
Sure you don't want to see after COA pix? With new Omega crystal?
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