Omega CK 2287-1 (1940s) Chronograph - Dial Originality Question

crisss · Jan 31, 2026

Hello everyone,
I would appreciate your opinions on this Omega CK 2287-1 chronograph.
I am trying to determine whether the dial is original or if it was restored at some point, and if so, approximately when that restoration may have occurred.
Dial details:

Marked “SWISS” at 6 o’clock
No luminous material on dial or hands
Two sub-dials have black accent rings; the lower (small seconds) does not
Fine, very detailed outer minute/seconds track
Uniform patina and aging consistent with a mid-20th-century watch
Fonts and Ω logo appear period-correct to my eye

Questions:

Does the dial appear original to the watch, or are there any indicators of a redial/restoration?
If restored, can the approximate decade of restoration be inferred (e.g. 1960s–70s vs later)?
Is the asymmetrical sub-dial ring design correct for the CK 2287-1?

Photos with macro details are attached.

Any insight or comparison with known original examples would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

gatorcpa · Jan 31, 2026

Looks to me like a high quality redial done recently. Maybe even a factory contracted restoration.

Logo is not period correct. “Swiss” on dial for Omega usually (but not always) reserved for watches with US made cases. I don’t think this was done for 1940’s chronographs.

An 80 year old, elaborately printed, chronograph dial in a non-waterproof case would have been likely to have some degree of environmental damage. This one is pristine.

Hope this helps,
gatorcpa

seekingseaquest · Jan 31, 2026

Agree. No patina, odd dial texture for the period, and the complete lack of serifs on Omega throws me off.

Here’s my 2287-1 for reference:

Dan S · Jan 31, 2026

When I first saw it, my eye was drawn to the Omega symbol and the font and spacing of OMEGA. Overall it looks well done, but I think that some details are not as I would expect.

Jonezy13 · Jan 31, 2026

I agree on the redial. I had a similar chrono from the period and much of the print had faded. Very little chance those old material look like that today. But good looking watch!

crisss · Feb 2, 2026

Here is another photo where the texture of the paint can be seen in detail.

Omega CK 2287-1 (1940s) Chronograph - Dial Originality Question

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