Omega Seamaster Redial?

[RichJP1]

Hi, I’d really appreciate some expert opinion of the following omega seamaster 1958 automatic watch please.

2846-12 SC/2848, PATENT + 315164

The seller is stating dial has been restored. Reading through this forum the S may not be correct and automatic should be upper case. Is that right?

What’s the verdict of the overall refurb please?

thanks

 

[gbesq]

Move on and look for another watch.

 

[Spruce]

'Restored' is generally a euphemism for refurbished, refinished, repainted etc

 

[X350 XJR]

It's a fυcking mess. 😲

 

[gbesq]

No offense, RichJP1, but you’re not ready to purchase a vintage watch yet. You did well by asking here first before you made a purchase. Stick around and learn.

 

[Tubber]

X350 XJR

It's a fυcking mess. 😲

Nothing better than constructive criticism for a new member.

 

[X350 XJR]

Tubber

Nothing better than constructive criticism for a new member.

Glad to help.

 

[padders]

If you are still reading, what my esteemed colleagues are suggesting is that no original 2846 ever looked like that, the redial is a fantasy design. Avoid like the plague if you entertain any idea of reselling at any point. If you really like it that’s up to you but I suspect it needs a service since it’s filthy and shows rotor rub so factor that in.

 

[RichJP1]

padders

If you are still reading, what my esteemed colleagues are suggesting is that no original 2846 ever looked like that, the redial is a fantasy design. Avoid like the plague if you entertain any idea of reselling at any point. If you really like it that’s up to you but I suspect it needs a service since it’s filthy and shows rotor rub so factor that in.

Thanks all for the advice. Very much appreciated.

 

[Davidt]

Some of the sellers of these type of dials are very, very economical with the truth and describe them as ‘100% original Omega dial, fully refurbished’.

That’s seller bull shit for ‘this dials been repainted, it’s not original, it never looked anything like this, I’ve just had it repainted in a style I think some buyers will find attractive then use word play to try and confuse people into thinking it’s oroginal’