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  1. SW4323 Jul 2, 2014

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    I am wondering why the dial looks like this on this watch? The text "seamaster" looks also fake? espessially the "r"
     
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  2. SW4323 Jul 2, 2014

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  3. bieb1 Jul 2, 2014

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    Can't see anything wrong with the print. Looks like corrosion on an aged tritium dial.
     
  4. SW4323 Jul 2, 2014

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    i have another watch from the 60s where it looks like this
     
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  5. SW4323 Jul 2, 2014

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  6. SW4323 Jul 2, 2014

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    is the corrosion serious?
     
  7. bieb1 Jul 2, 2014

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    That's an older version, where the font was different, called the " coat hanger" S and the long R. I think that was actually before the 60-ies, but there are better qualified experts on the forum to give you more detail on that. Here is an example of another Seamaster 600 with the same font, from 1966 (from internet, only used for illustration purposes).

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  8. bieb1 Jul 2, 2014

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    It usually is moisture interacting with the varnish on the dial. Cleaning is an option, but risks leaving white spots. Re-finishing the dial is another option, but probably more costly. Or getting a period replacement dial via Ebay or the watch community forums. Again, there are a lot of people on the forum who can comment on dials and what to do about them, but in most cases the advice is to leave them in the condition they are in so as not to risk loosing collector value. It all depends on what you plan to do with the watch.
     
  9. SW4323 Jul 2, 2014

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    so it is better to buy another watch with intact dial? the moist might have effected the movement to right?
     
  10. bieb1 Jul 2, 2014

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    Not necessarily, no. But your dial picture looks like it was taken out of the watch, so you should be able to see the movement and the condition it is in, right? As any older watch, if it has not been serviced for a longer time, it will need a cleaning, re-lubrication and adjustment which any competent watch maker can do.

    If you google "dial patina" you will get a lot of information and pictures about the various things can that can happen to watch dials. For some collectors it increases the appeal of the watch, just like patina on antique furniture or coins. It is a matter of taste and also your interest in or history with the watch you have. I don't think the Seamaster 600 is very rare, so if you want a pristine looking dial I am sure you can find one if you look around a bit.
     
  11. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 2, 2014

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    tbh if I had a watch with patina like that, I'd be fine with it
     
  12. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Jul 2, 2014

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    Dial is original.

    Dials like these where the figures are part of the dial and not separate elements applied to it are nearly impossible to refinish as the restoration process nearly always rounds off the edges of the figures, these are still nice and sharp.

    Condition on this one is still very nice.