Hi there, Looking for info on my Omega, Particularly the dial as I haven't seen one like it. any info greatly appreciated. I Know its a 601 cal, just think the dial may be rare.....

 

Hmm, a cal 601 handwind, a movement with a rep for robustness, on a simple, formerly black dial that has aged very nicely by the look of it. Nice chunky markers.

 

Thanks for that, Perhaps not the best picture

Thanks for that, it is a lovely watch. My pictures aren't the best. the dial is covered in tiny gold flecks which leads me to think it is deliberate, here is a close up, quite a textured finish also

 

don't know how I managed that I seem to have posted all the pics again... new one is at the top...

 

Is that a spatter paint finish?

 

No. I think it is truck bed-liner coating. Or the flake paint you put on your garage floor.

 

it looks like it, although I have just read the thread on black dials and the patina they develop which is similar so perhaps it is patina.

 

My guess is that it is a redial. Far to consistent to be patina.

 

It is very consistant, Just can't tell myself... Anyway off to bed now... 11.20 pm in UK nite all and thanks..

 

The tiny gold flecks are the base metal of the dial. This is a well known phenomenon. Was, as I said, originally a black dial. This even patination is not all that uncommon in black dials. No apparent water damage, just sun and the passage of time

 

Thanks for that, I am in agreement with you, I've had a good look under the magnifier and cant see any indications of anything other than your observation. I love the condition and feel it adds to the watch which btw runs to time and looks great.
as an aside I was lucky enough to pick this watch up at auction for £45.00 ( around 60USD ) a year agoso very pleased..

 

IMO you certainly got your money's worth ++