Black Dial Seamaster, 1954

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nicks

·Apr 21, 2021

Hi, all. Posting this for comments. It belongs to a friend of a watch buddy friend.

It is 18K. The case back says ref 2577; it’s cal 354 bumper, serial number dates it to 1954. We think the seconds hand is a replacement. My buddy and I know to be wary of vintage Omegas with black dials, and so I’m posting the picture below so that you can have a look and offer your comments if you wish.

Edited: Apr 21, 2021

 

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SkunkPrince

·Apr 21, 2021

Oh so close but I have questions about that first T in AUTOMATIC.

 

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amcclell

·Apr 21, 2021

It looks good to me, so if it is a redial, it is a very good one. The radium in the hour markers looks original.

 

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Hijak

·Apr 22, 2021

Without a good picture a waffle dial watch can be very difficult to discern. The texture of the dial can distort the text even in a good picture.

 

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Hijak

·Apr 22, 2021

I have a similar watch and you can see my point...

The waffle texture obscures the text somewhat.

 

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·Apr 22, 2021

Thanks for the comments. I also have some waffle dials, and of course the print can never be a crisp as on a flat dial. Given the overall appearance, including the minute markers, I’m personally inclined to call it authentic.

 

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seekingseaquest

·Apr 22, 2021

Hijak

Without a good picture a waffle dial watch can be very difficult to discern. The texture of the dial can distort the text even in a good picture.

Agree on this - post a more clear straight on photo without the hands obscuring the text and you’ll get better answers.

 

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airansun

·Apr 22, 2021

Somehow, that coat hanger ‘S’ looks a little odd to my eye. The top and the way it curves by the start of the ‘e’...

It could be the waffle texture. It could be I’m just wrong.

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EDIT: I take it back.

Edited: Apr 22, 2021

 

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Kapka

·Apr 23, 2021

Can't you ask for a clear photo in the daylight? It's nearly impossible otherwise to determine 100% if it's redial or not.

 

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nicks

·Apr 23, 2021

Let’s see if this picture helps.

Edited: Apr 23, 2021

 

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Maskelyne

·Apr 23, 2021

Looks good and genuine, as you mentioned the second hand is replaced. Beautiful watch! 😀

 

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amcclell

·Apr 23, 2021

I can't tell from the photos if the minute and hour hands have the lume intact or empty slots. Am I correct that it would have originally had a clover crown? None the less, it is a beautiful watch!

 

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hejsam

·Apr 23, 2021

amcclell

I can't tell from the photos if the minute and hour hands have the lume intact or empty slots. Am I correct that it would have originally had a clover crown? None the less, it is a beautiful watch!

Looks like the lume on the hands is intact, just gone black.
Yes this should have the clover crown, but should not be a problem to buy and replace.