Hello, I've found an omega seamaster vintage watch with cal 500, the caliber seems to be original but I can't find the same dial on the Internet is it original? The seller claims that the watch is from 1950s.
I believe the dial is original. But the crystal is wrong for this watch as well as the crown. I also would expect gold hands in combination with this dial. What reference is on the inside of the caseback?
Sorry guys but I have doubts, look at "Automatic", I think it's a redial but wait for the specialist... Edit: Quite polished also would be careful with this one
Maybe it is just me but that is a clear redial. Look at the T and O of automatic. It looks to have been drawn on with a sharpie pen.
I'm not at all convinced that it is a redial. In fact, I'd say that it is likely to be original. When photos are taken at an angle, such as the OP's, the crystal can distort the view of lettering. In any case, I think that a head-on shot would be necessary in order to make any fine judgement.
I'm voting original and the hands as well. Lume on the dial and hands match nicely and hands are known to age differently than the applied figures. Minute track lines up with the uncommon applied figures as well, with SWISS MADE positioned correctly too.
Unfortunately our voting will not establish verification one way or the other. I know what @mac_omega and Gator would to say: I want better photos with the crystal removed and sharp close-up details. I am with them on this . Nothing above decides this. Oh and, the hands are iffy
The As and the Ts in Automatic do not match. The U looks too big and the C looks too small. That may just be dirt on the dial but it also looks suspiciously like overpainted rust. The hands are wrong, the case is polished and the crown is a replacement. How much more information could anyone ask for?