Omega Constellation Dial Question

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I have have been looking for a specific pie pan from the 50s when I found this 2782-12 that I just couldn’t pass up. My question is regarding the dial. What is this dial type and how was it applied? It is in incredibly amazing condition and I just wonder why some dials seem to have less issues than others and am wondering if it is the different materials that were used. Are some dial types from certain years more durable?

 
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Most issues with dials stem from moisture or uv exposure. Obviously these watches were never particularly waterproof and people used them as tools. The elements start to creep into the case and that causes the dial to rust and bubble and or discolour.
 
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I have have been looking for a specific pie pan from the 50s when I found this 2782-12 that I just couldn’t pass up. My question is regarding the dial. What is this dial type and how was it applied? It is in incredibly amazing condition and I just wonder why some dials seem to have less issues than others and am wondering if it is the different materials that were used. Are some dial types from certain years more durable?

This is an honeycomb (or waffle) dial, typical from the 50s.. I believe this motif was applied using a press... Most of them have aged badly because of UVs and humidity that could get into the watch (they basically turn yellow or have stains). Yours is truly in GREAT condition.
 
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The 50s constellations didn’t have very good water resistance, so a higher proportion have damaged dials compared to examples from the 60s, when Omega switched to threaded case backs and better water resistance.
 
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Here is 2652 with same dial style to compare fonts. Yours is textured waffle and mine is not. Both are domed dials, not pie pans as the edge between the hour indices is curved, not straight.
Nice find!
 
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why some dials seem to have less issues than others
One possible reason could be that a dial was redone

If you want to have a dial authentification attempt please post a large straight on pic of the dial
 
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The picture is amazing, condition of the watch itself not so much. There’s dark spots on the otherwise very white honeycomb dots, the case is… ok.

It’s a 70yo watch. Makes a difference how it was treated over this long period of time…

Looks like it might be from the OmegaEnthusiast?
 
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The waffle dial is an interesting style, but if you were looking for a pie-pan, presumably you like the constellation dials that have a contrasting outer ring.
 
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One possible reason could be that a dial was redone

If you want to have a dial authentification attempt please post a large straight on pic of the dial
Thanks for the reply. I don’t have any particular dial that I’m questioning. I’m wondering more if there were changes in materials used or changes in application processes that affected the dial finish.
 
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The picture is amazing, condition of the watch itself not so much. There’s dark spots on the otherwise very white honeycomb dots, the case is… ok.

It’s a 70yo watch. Makes a difference how it was treated over this long period of time…

Looks like it might be from the OmegaEnthusiast?
It was from omega enthusiast!”
 
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Thanks for the reply. I don’t have any particular dial that I’m questioning. I’m wondering more if there were changes in materials used or changes in application processes that affected the dial finish.
Got it!
 
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The waffle dial is an interesting style, but if you were looking for a pie-pan, presumably you like the constellation dials that have a contrasting outer ring.
I like multiple styles from that time period. My favorites are usually pre-1960s