OMEGA RANCHERO original??

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jagdish

·Mar 10, 2016

I have this watch can is this same watch on omega website

https://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/heritage...

My watch details are

OMEGA RANCHERO 30 MM MANUAL WINDING SWISS VINTAGE WRIStwatch CAL.285

Movement : Manual Winding
Machine No. : 285
Back No. : 2996 1 SC
Serial No. : 17572142
Jewels : 17

Case Diameter Size : 44 mm
Side To Side Size : 38 mm(Including Crown)

 

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Tony C.

·Mar 10, 2016·Ωf Jury member

Frankenwatch. Neither dial nor hands are original or correct.

 

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jagdish

·Mar 10, 2016

Tony C.

Frankenwatch. Neither dial nor hands are original or correct.

Dial is Repainted.... About Machine??

 

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Tony C.

·Mar 10, 2016·Ωf Jury member

refinished dial, re-lumed hands from a later model, and an obviously worn movement which may itself have been put together parts from more than one old movement. Even if the movement and serial numbers match - and they may not - it is not a desirable example.

 

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Steve1haggart

·Mar 10, 2016

Ouch ,that dial brings tears to my eyes.

 

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nickw

·Mar 10, 2016

The extra question mark means it is really important.

 

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DIV

·Apr 8, 2016

I just picked up a nice Ranchero 2996-1 that's all original, except for the dial, which of course is the most important part as far as value. I believe the previous owner had this watch for a very long time and when it was time, changed the dial out of necessity.

Does anyone know if Omega offers replacement dials for otherwise genuine Rancheros?
And if not then which (if any) is the most "acceptable".
Would it be this one?
http://ndtradingcorp.com/view-270-dial-omega-ranchero-ref-2996-1
The cold fact is that these fine and undervalued watches are surviving longer than their dials and when they do need redials, what the "most acceptable" way to do that?

 

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MSNWatch

·Apr 8, 2016·Vintage Omega Aficionado

It should look like this:

 

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DIV

·Apr 8, 2016

Yes, but when the dial looks like this:
(Photo by pit pro), I don't see any other choice than a re-dial. And what I'm asking is what's the best course of action?

 

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pitpro

·Apr 8, 2016

DIV

I just picked up a nice Ranchero 2996-1 that's all original, except for the dial, which of course is the most important part as far as value. I believe the previous owner had this watch for a very long time and when it was time, changed the dial out of necessity.

Does anyone know if Omega offers replacement dials for otherwise genuine Rancheros?
And if not then which (if any) is the most "acceptable".
Would it be this one?
http://ndtradingcorp.com/view-270-dial-omega-ranchero-ref-2996-1
The cold fact is that these fine and undervalued watches are surviving longer than their dials and when they do need redials, what the "most acceptable" way to do that?

Please don't take this as condescending, but you shouldn't really waste time
with this. Unless you can find a real dial, changing fake dials adds nothing.

 

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DIV

·Apr 8, 2016

That is so condescending!....lol...kidding!....I totally agree....once you have a fake dial, it doesn't matter how close you are, a fake dial is a fake dial and it adds/restores no value to the piece. Good luck trying to find an authentic replacement.
I already have an all original 2990, but I wanted to try one with center seconds and thought this redial would be just fine, but now knowing what an original looks like, the redial is bugging me....ignorance WAS bliss, right?

 

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Davidt

·Apr 8, 2016

DIV

Yes, but when the dial looks like this:
(Photo by pit pro), I don't see any other choice than a re-dial. And what I'm asking is what's the best course of action?

I quite like this dial.

 

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redpcar

·Apr 8, 2016

Davidt3449

I quite like this dial.

I would SOOOOO use this dial.........and hands. So crusty. So cool.

 

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Baz9614

·Apr 8, 2016

MSNWatch

It should look like this:

That patina is Fantastic! 👍 Beautiful piece!

 

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Bill Sohne

·Apr 8, 2016·Bill @ ΩF

HI

I would not touch that dial or hands set.... if you wanted to toss them , send them my way !

DIBS
best
bill

DIV

Yes, but when the dial looks like this:
(Photo by pit pro), I don't see any other choice than a re-dial. And what I'm asking is what's the best course of action?

 

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DIV

·Apr 8, 2016

I gotta find me an all original broad arrow 2996 (Center seconds) Ranchero, especially since Omega denied me a Railmaster retro release this year at Baselworld....tsk...tsk....tsk....

 

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207 de

·Sep 19, 2023

Bit of an old thread but, my father recently got two Ranchero's and gave me this one. It does seem a bit different to most you see. Hands Ive seen and the small seconds dial Ive seen but not often both together. I quite like it even though originally I wasn't keen on them. I think they will appreciate as there was just such a short build period. 😀