Has anyone seen this dial?

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Hi. Does anyone know what reference this is or if this dial has ever even been offered by Omega. I couldn’t find another example of it on a Google search. Thanks
 
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Hi. Does anyone know what reference this is or if this dial has ever even been offered by Omega. I couldn’t find another example of it on a Google search. Thanks
No and no ...::facepalm1::
 
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"The Seamaster that wanted to become a Rolex Ranchero when it grew up"
 
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Nope and not that I know of.
A good start would be to get that case back off just to see what's what. 👎
 
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Nope and not that I know of.
A good start would be to get that case back off just to see what's what. 👎

Requested and received photos from the seller
 
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Poor watch, what did it do to deserve this? 🙁
 
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The movement looks like a legit 286 but If I am not mistaken it's missing the regulator hand

As for the dial - I think @Davidt nailed it.

If there is one, what's the story behind it?

Seamaster 30 135.003-62
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Actually, it seems like the regulator assembly came from a completely different movement. 😲

Maybe the original regulator fell victim to the rust that was cleaned/sandpapered off most of the other steel parts (see all the screws, click, winding wheels).

🤮

The movement looks like a legit 286 but If I am not mistaken it's missing the regulator hand

As for the dial - I think @Davidt nailed it.

If there is one, what's the story behind it?
 
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A ludicrous fantasy dial Frankenwatch. The only parts which have meaningful value are the hands.
 
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A ludicrous fantasy dial Frankenwatch. The only parts which have meaningful value are the hands.

Agree. The hands do look pretty cool though 😎
 
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Looks like the ones this eBay UK trader has been selling for ages - and for quite astounding amounts.
 
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This is what we call a fantasy redial. Design elements pulled from various watches produced by Omega and other luxury brands to make a watch that was never a legitimate model in its own right. You don’t want it.
 
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I hate to admit this, but I really like that fantasy dial, either very skilfully done or maybe an older one as it has great patina!
 
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The 12 o'clock marker looks like an homage to Jimmy Durante.
 
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There was a time 25 or so years ago when re-dialing was the norm. I personally have no issue with it myself, but I do respect how tastes have changed over time.
Eventually someone somewhere will appriciate these for what they are. (Hopfully with full disclosure up front.)

-j