Omega Seamaster 300 165.024 dial question

[bazelot]

I am thinking abut buying this watch and having it restored (add a bezel insert and an original crown). I have been doing a ton of research on Omega Seamaster 300s and it looks like they are a lot of fakes out there. Just want to confirm my findings on this one.
I believe the case, case back, bezel and hands are original but i am not so sure about the dial. It looks like it may have been relumed at one point but I am not sure. Can someone let me know what they think about the dial in particular and the watch in general? I know it needs a lot of work

 

[X350 XJR]

Project watches like this that need a lot of work often end up costing more that just buying a nice one to begin with. At a minimum this needs a dial, hands, bezel, crown and a service.

 

[padders]

Can't be sure based on that. Can you post another dozen photos?

 

[Davidt]

If you’re looking for opinions on the dial, we’ll need at least one picture that’s wel lit and in focus. Try taking a picture in indirect natural light, such as close to a window.

 

[Caliber561]

Dial was either repainted or is a poor fake. No telling if the movement is original to the watch given the condition as well.

 

[Donn Chambers]

Caliber561

Dial was either repainted or is a poor fake. No telling if the movement is original to the watch given the condition as well.

I agree — poor redial at best. And look at that case gasket — it’s only good now. That watch has not seen a service in a long time. Unless you can get this super cheap (like under a $1000) it won’t be economical to restore, IMO. Unless you already have a bunch of parts laying around and can service it yourself.

 

[bazelot]

Unfortunately i dont have better pictures. Those are the seller's pictures.

 

[Dan S]

I really can't opine about the dial based on those photos. It looks bad, but there are some very serious artifacts in the images. Without better photos, I would have to walk away.

That said, even if the dial is legit and just washed or relumed, I think I would walk away anyway,because there isn't a single part of the watch that is really worth restoring.

 

[bazelot]

Thanks for the input. I will probably stay away from it.

 

[Knudsen1971]

Jush being curious, what the seller wants for it?

 

[bazelot]

it was an auction. It sold for $2200