Did they do the dial or not?

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Greatpa

·Jan 23, 2017

So.. I need your help on this one. A Longines that looks to be in great shape, but the ink on the dial just seems too sharp and clear. Other points:

1. Second dial ink blurred out into the rings
2. Lume seems to be original and has a nice patina to it (a sign that the dial is original?)
3. The white paint is on the sides of both index and numerals (either they were 'stamped' or it's a proof of a redial)

What do you think?

 

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gatorcpa

·Jan 23, 2017·ΩF InvestiGator

I would need to see other watches with the same reference and dial, but I lean towards a redial.
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DirtyDozen12

·Jan 23, 2017·Thanks, mystery donor!

Interesting that there is no lume at 3, 6, 9, 12 and yet the dial is very clean.

 

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Tony C.

·Jan 23, 2017·Ωf Jury member

Very likely a redial. I don't recall having seen the two (tritium) "T"s on this type of model, and the "SWISS MADE" lettering looks of questionable quality.

 

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Larry S

·Jan 23, 2017·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

The sub dial printing is off center .. dead giveaway. Swiss Made is horrible printing.

 

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Greatpa

·Jan 24, 2017

I am convinced that the dial has been undergoing a refurbish, thank you!

DirtyDozen12

Interesting that there is no lume at 3, 6, 9, 12 and yet the dial is very clean.

Noticed that the top of the minute hand wheel pinion is brass or gold coloured on the left one and steel/rhodium plated on the right one.

 

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DirtyDozen12

·Jan 24, 2017·Thanks, mystery donor!

Greatpa

Noticed that the top of the minute hand wheel pinion is brass or gold coloured on the left one and steel/rhodium plated on the right one.

I believe that the cannon pinion on both watches is steel. The angle/lighting is betraying you.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/longines-cal-30l-iceblue-dial-1961-excellent-condition.27440/

 

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Greatpa

·Jan 24, 2017

DirtyDozen12

I believe that the cannon pinion on both watches is steel. The angle/lighting is betraying you.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/longines-cal-30l-iceblue-dial-1961-excellent-condition.27440/

I would have to agree on that 😎