Is this dial authentic? Looks to be in suspiciously good shape and unique? Thanks http://m.ebay.com/itm/221656859029?nav=SEARCHPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
not to mention the unique caseback Omega VDB doesn't have 14762 but does have 14761 with geneva striped dial
Here are my quick thoughts: 1. Dial is a redial for sure. It should say "Omega Automatic" and probably "Seamaster" as well. Geneva stripes pattern is correct for this reference. 2. Never seen a steel Seamaster with gold medallion before. Not saying that it can't exist, only that I haven't seen it before. 3. Hands are replacements. I was able to find this example from a very high-end seller for comparison: https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/wat...el-seamaster-ref-14762-circa-1961/id-j_96066/ And another one, without the special dial: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f20/crowning-moment-902206.html I'd pass on this one. gatorcpa
Thanks for the quick feedback. Looking for a vintage seamaster but everything I find seems to be either very rough or looks too good to be authentic.
Is it relatively safe to assume that the dial of an automatic seamaster should say "automatic" under "omega" and "seamaster" on the dial and lacking this is a definite sign on redail? Thanks
Omega VDB doesn't have 14762 but does have 14761 with geneva striped dial Depending on your definition of vintage there is a nice Seamaster in M2M here http://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-seamaster-chronometer-166-032-cal-751.20430/#post-221659
Only difference seems to be the date feature. Also, not all examples will have that dial with the stripes. It's not unusual for there to be a dozen different dials residing in the same case. gatorcpa
Is re-painted/re-dailed acceptable if done correctly and accurately or is it always better to avoid in favor of altered? I'm looking for a watch to wear versus collect but I don't want something that is inaccurately refurbished or a frankenstein.
I think someone plated the medallion. Got over $700 already with an hour to go, while all-original ones are in the $500 range!
Always better to avoid unless there are very unusual circumstances (not really present here) Hands on this are also incorrect and not Omega
Looks like it was a very tired one to begin with. Some doctoring and polishing has bought it up to OC Watchco shinyness. Not for the collector or purist.