French-cased Seamaster dial markings

AdInfinitum · May 19, 2017

A 60s Seamaster De Ville I came across has French case hallmarks on the lug & caseback but no "Fab. Suisse" or "Importe de Suisse" on the dial - only an English "Swiss Made" at the conventional 6 o'clock position.

After looking at some examples of French Omega watches I was wondering if the lack of French dial markings on a French-cased watch is normal or a possible red flag.

Thanks!

François Pépin · May 19, 2017

For a watch from the 60's, it is OK - would be Ok as well for watches from the 50's. As far as I know, the law stating it was mandatory to say in French that the watch came from Switzerland had never been delated, but there were more and more tolerance. So in the 50's you could have Swiss made or Fab. Swiss.

Tom Dick · May 19, 2017

As French as they come with eagle hallmarks where ever you look and no fab Suisse

French-cased Seamaster dial markings

AdInfinitum

François Pépin

Tom Dick

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