Need advice on two tone dials

I like the top one better. The patina is far more pleasing to the eye.

However, I have a problem with it from an originality point of view. That style of dial/hands screams mid-1940's to me, yet the serial number and movement are from the mid-1950's. Are you sure that it has the original movement? What is the case reference?

The bottom watch has a ugly (IMO) toning to the dial, some damage to the subdial, and incorrect hands.

You say they are the same price, but I don't know that price.

I would say to stay away from both, unless they are relatively inexpensive.
gatorcpa

Cal. 267 seems correct for this case reference. However, these have the applied metal Ω.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f11/help-model-year-vintage-omega-seamaster-712596.html

I think the dial and hands came from another watch.
gatorcpa

...and yes, that price is too f'ing high!