Need opinions on this dial.

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chrisinohio

·Jun 23, 2026

The vast majority of these 168.005s I've seen look like they were made a week ago. Is it just a characteristic of this particular dial that it ages so well or is this an impossibly good redial?

I guess I'm just becoming paranoid in my old age.

I know some of my old Omega friends from many moons ago are on here now, so I await their input.

TIA

Chris

 

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dootcho

·Jun 26, 2026

Is the picture above taken directly in front of the watch?

The 6 o'clock mark does not seem to align to the index (so do 4, 2 & 1 o'clock)

 

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chrisinohio

·Jun 26, 2026

It appears to be taken directly from the front, but it may be off ever so slightly. Yes, I noticed that too. It was the initial reason I questioned its originality.

 

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SOG53

·Jun 26, 2026

Swiss Made is not centered around 6 marker.
Text appears thick and minute markers a bit far off pie pan line.
See comparison note thin delicate text

 

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chrisinohio

·Jun 26, 2026

SOG53

Swiss Made is not centered around 6 marker.
Text appears thick and minute markers a bit far off pie pan line.
See comparison note thin delicate text

Thank you for this. I'm more and more leaning towards it being a very good redial, but missing some of the finer details.

 

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SOG53

·Jun 26, 2026

Viewing them together is often helpful

 

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hugh162

·Jun 26, 2026

The date wheel looks to be in very poor condition compared to the dial, so something is definitely up.

 

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chrisinohio

·Jun 27, 2026

I had pretty much made up my mind on this example, but I really appreciate all of the opinions confirming my initial thoughts. I'm gonna continue looking for one that's closer to home and doesn't have red flags. Thanks to all who chimed in.

Edited: Wed. 10:09pm