Does anybody have photo examples of vintage Omegas serviced and/or restored by Omega Service Center? I was curious to see service dials and hands, etc. that were used by Omega to replace originals, and polishing. Thanks!

 

My little 266 was sent back to them , along with its sibling ( will update when can find pic)
Case lightly polished, believe these are service hands as have the original in a baggie

 

My Seamaster Deville was in rough shape. Was in a box full of loose change when I found it. Omega serviced it and put new hands, crystal, and crown.

 

@jumpingsecond had an interesting chronometre that the dial wasn't half bad for a replacement.

 

Take a look at this thread, if you haven't before. https://omegaforums.net/threads/upd...atch-to-omega-for-service-is-a-problem.32472/

 

Here's another:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/information-requested-for-my-seamaster-chronograph.63469/

 

Oh man, that one's a nightmare

 

Holy shit

 

And the kicker is the owner was not informed that the dial would be refinished....

No matter how "good" the result is, that's just not right.

 

I closed my eyes ...

 

unbelievable

 

I saw this one on IG the other day.. absolute shame IMO as the original was quite nice.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6q_6LDH2gF/?igshid=1w4heohw2cbd7

 

Is it now gold plated or just lighting? Also - very severe case cut. Doesn't look like original profile whatsoever.

 

I was wondering that as well.. almost seems chrome plated? Could be lighting and just a heavy polish I suppose.

Regarding the lugs, it’s either some serious case cutting or a new case. Whatever it is.. it’s not the same as the original.

 

I think the colour difference is about colours in the area being reflected, so it's still stainless.

I don't know the specific case number here, but Omega doesn't have replacement cases for watches this old generally speaking, so I doubt it's a new case. The lugs have certainly been recut in a major way though...