First Omega…or is it?

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JDG1964

·Mar 29, 2023

I just received this watch from an eBay purchase and noticed the dial has two issues. That makes me question it’s authenticity. First, There is no indication of “Swiss made” typically found below the 6. Second, the dial does not have minute indices. This watch is supposed to be a 1964 sea master, 30. 286 caliber. Can anyone shed some light on whether this dial and or watch is authentic?

 

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Davidt

·Mar 29, 2023

Looks like someone tried to clean the dial and took off the minute markers and ‘Swiss made’ in the process.

It’s genuine but not in good condition so hopefully it was cheap.

 

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Dan S

·Mar 29, 2023

I agree the dial has been washed. It doesn't look very good, unfortunately.

 

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JDG1964

·Mar 29, 2023

Thank you both. That makes sense. I did not pay a lot for it so that is good. Do you think it would be best to find another dial and get it replaced? I am going to need to get it serviced anyway. Thoughts?

 

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X350 XJR

·Mar 29, 2023·Vintage Omega Aficionado

JDG1964

Thank you both. That makes sense. I did not pay a lot for it so that is good. Do you think it would be best to find another dial and get it replaced? I am going to need to get it serviced anyway. Thoughts?

Unfortunately it will probably easier to find another watch than find another dial.

 

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JDG1964

·Mar 29, 2023

X350 XJR

Unfortunately it will probably easier to find another watch than find another dial.

Awesome. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

 

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TIMElyBehaviour

·Mar 29, 2023

If it was mine, I would get it serviced and just wait as long as it takes to get another dial from fleabay or the like. hard to find parts for vintage watches. So future rule is make sure the hands, dial and if plated the plating are great.

 

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JDG1964

·Mar 29, 2023

TIMElyBehaviour

If it was mine, I would get it serviced and just wait as long as it takes to get another dial from fleabay or the like. hard to find parts for vintage watches. So future rule is make sure the hands, dial and if plated the plating are great.

Right on. Thanks