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  1. jiq1972 Sep 15, 2017

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    Hi,
    I got this Omega Seamaster Deville (circa 1965) 18K solid gold. I know the dial was cleaned. Does it look like original from these pictures?
    Would you, please also tell how much this would worth? Strap is genuine aligator leather but not Omega
     
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  2. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Sep 15, 2017

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    I'm sure the dial itself is original. The question is whether it has been repainted. Based on a couple of things, minute markers and thick writing, I'm gonna say yes. I have been known to be wrong, however. Just ask my wife.
     
  3. kreyke Sep 15, 2017

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    It looks like a redial from the photos. And the strap looks like lizard more than alligator.

    Case is still seems sharp from the photos. I guess it's worth as much as the case and movement inside.
     
  4. kreyke Sep 15, 2017

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    I second your opinion. Thick and uneven ink. Time to go tell your wife you're right this time.
     
  5. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Sep 15, 2017

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    Waste of time. She'll never believe it.
     
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  6. jiq1972 Sep 15, 2017

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    Watch has been serviced in April 2015 and it runs perfectly well. How do you tell it's redial?
     
  7. Davidt Sep 15, 2017

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    Dial is not original I'm afraid.
     
  8. kreyke Sep 15, 2017

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    That's how the script should look, clean and crisp.
     
  9. jiq1972 Sep 15, 2017

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    How about this Geneve Dynamic? I don't know when it was the last time it was serviced, but it runs perfectly well as well.
     
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  10. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Sep 15, 2017

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    Redial and lizard. Automatic and Swiss Made look to thick and not sharp enough.
     
  11. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Sep 15, 2017

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    What exactly are you asking?. The dial is a HOT MESS.
     
  12. jiq1972 Sep 15, 2017

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    I can see the little omega mark on the plexiglass in this one.
     
  13. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Sep 15, 2017

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    ::popcorn::
     
  14. jiq1972 Sep 15, 2017

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    I know it looks old which makes me think it's original. So, what would you do about this dial to look better and not depreciate the watch?
     
  15. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Sep 15, 2017

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    Let us digress for a moment. Are these watches yours? or are you considering buying them?.
     
  16. jiq1972 Sep 15, 2017

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    Both mine. They were from my father in law
     
  17. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Sep 15, 2017

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    The Dynamic is most likely original. It is in rough shape. The dial has too many problems to mention. The crown, although Omega, appears to have been replaced and I suspect is the wrong one.
    In my opinion your options are:
    Leave it as is and enjoy it.
    Have it redialed.
    Look for a replacement. They do come available from time to time on Ebay.
     
  18. jiq1972 Sep 15, 2017

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    Thank you. From what I've on another post there's an essay about Omega Dynamic watches and according to it either the dial or the sweep have been replaced as well, because charcoal dial goes with red sweep not blue. So, should I get a replacement I should get a blue dial. Right?