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Omega Seamaster cal. 552 with a red crosshair dial?

  1. Vanallard Sep 6, 2017

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    Hi all,

    I came across an ad for a vintage Omega Seamaster that appears to be in nice shape. The dial features red crosshair lines, something I have yet to see on these models. Hoping someone could provide some insight as to whether this suggests a redial. The dial itself appears to be genuine based on the font and everything appears to line up properly.

    Any and all feedback would be appreciated.

    Cheers

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  2. heavenscloud Sep 6, 2017

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    Looks like a redial. The crosshairs are continuous on all the original dials I've seen.
     
  3. Davidt Sep 6, 2017

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    The dial could be original. These 'technic' Seamaster/Geneves had a Red Cross hair which unlike the earlier ones was broken around the text. I haven't seen this particular configuration before, but looks decent enough to me.

    Here's mine

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  4. ConElPueblo Sep 6, 2017

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    This is only true on older Omegas with crosshairs; there are numerous others, mostly late 60's or 70's dials where the crosshairs are broken. The shape of the markers is certainly fitting for that era too.
     
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  5. Pianist A 12 inch WHAT?!?!? Sep 6, 2017

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    The dial is ok :)
     
  6. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Sep 6, 2017

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  7. billythekid Sep 6, 2017

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    similar dials were on sale around 4 years back. on the german market
     
  8. Vanallard Sep 6, 2017

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    Many thanks! I appreciate the feedback.
     
  9. heavenscloud Sep 6, 2017

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    Glad to be wrong about this one. Appreciate the info.
     
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  10. Vanallard Nov 30, 2017

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    I’ve finally had a chance to snap a few pics of the watch. I’m glad I pulled the trigger on this one - it’s a beauty.

    Thanks again to all who provided feedback.
     
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  11. habrisbane Nov 30, 2017

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    Is there black onyx on the dial?
     
  12. Vanallard Nov 30, 2017

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    I don’t really know what you mean by ‘on the dial’ but the few small specks seen were on the crystal, not the dial.