Omega Dynamic Geneve Budget Restoration Project

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malilis

·Mar 4, 2026

Dear All,
Recently I bought another Dynamic Geneve, it was real inexpensive. Of course, because it was in a poor shape : very dirty, Xtal badly scratched, original corfam band dead, movement not working, blocked. I took a chance !
After cleaning the case, sanding and polishing the Xtal and a serious overhaul, the watch is back, working nicely. I installed a custom leather band from MartuLeather. But then there is the dial ... damaged ? patinated ? it was part of the reasons for a low price ... at first I intended to swap it for a spare dial I have (a bullseye design) but then after a while I kept the "damaged "dial ... perhaps I will install the spare later ou not !?
Thank you for your attention,

 

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lenndon

·Mar 4, 2026

Mind sharing what you paid for it?
I think you might be able to get a better dial for this particular ref. The hands still look pretty neat (lume could be exchanged tho)

 

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SOG53

·Mar 4, 2026

Patina = damage
The extent that one can tolerate/like it is of course personal taste.

This dial is well beyond my taste threshold, but it’s your choice.

 

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ErichKeane

·Mar 4, 2026

I wouldn't keep the dial, it is way past my standards. Also, one of the less attractive dynamic dials IMO.

That said, super cool watches with lovely movements in them, I'm a big fan!

 

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nkhandekar

·Mar 4, 2026

I think the 1960s modern design of this watch deserves a dial that pops. To me these watches scream eternal youth, and a damaged dial like that reminds you that nothing is forever...its a bit of a downer.

 

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savka

·Mar 4, 2026

Looks cool - wear in good health!

 

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malilis

·Mar 4, 2026

lenndon

Mind sharing what you paid for it?
I think you might be able to get a better dial for this particular ref. The hands still look pretty neat (lume could be exchanged tho)

I have a better dial .. bullseye, immaculate
I paid less than 200.€

 

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malilis

·Mar 4, 2026

SOG53

Patina = damage
The extent that one can tolerate/like it is of course personal taste.

This dial is well beyond my taste threshold, but it’s your choice.

My choice for the time being .. -😀

 

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ErichKeane

·Mar 4, 2026

malilis

I have a better dial .. bullseye, immaculate
I paid less than 200.€

$200 is a great deal for ANY of the Dynamics, particularly a mens size. I'd have jumped at that as a project as well.

 

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lenndon

·Mar 4, 2026

malilis

I have a better dial .. bullseye, immaculate
I paid less than 200.€

For that prize it is a nobrainer. And if you have a dial lined up already even better. Don't forget to post a picture here after the swap 😀

 

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G___

·Mar 4, 2026

Wow, great price and pick up! Rock it as you see fit, great freakin design.

You could always just change dials like some folks change straps. Rotate them.

 

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malilis

·Mar 5, 2026

G___

Wow, great price and pick up! Rock it as you see fit, great freakin design.

You could always just change dials like some folks change straps. Rotate them.

Hi ! This purchase was a bit of a gamble !! it turned out nicely but it could have been the other way around .. it happened to me in the past ! and to swap the dials is a bit more work than to swap straps .. but possible indeed ..

 

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G___

·Mar 5, 2026

malilis

swap the dials is a bit more work than to swap straps .. but possible indeed .

Ha. It was tongue in cheek!