Omega Seamaster 300 165.024 dial question

bazelot · Aug 30, 2023

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 · Aug 30, 2023

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 · Aug 30, 2023

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

Davidt · Aug 30, 2023

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 · Aug 30, 2023

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 · Aug 30, 2023

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 · Aug 30, 2023

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

Dan S · Aug 30, 2023

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 · Aug 30, 2023

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

Knudsen1971 · Aug 31, 2023

Jush being curious, what the seller wants for it?

bazelot · Sep 1, 2023

it was an auction. It sold for $2200

Omega Seamaster 300 165.024 dial question

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