I just picked up a vintage seamaster , bump automatic, serial number 12,676,376 chronometer, marked dial and movement with special regulator in a 14k case. All parts looks original. Need any additional information you guys might provide.
https://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/heritage/vintage/ Search by movement. Then google the reference number. I think the dial has been redone.
+1 without any doubt. To determine the year, this might help http://chronomaddox.com/omega_serial_numbers.html Oh, and welcome, btw.....
sorry try this Didn't think so, Looked worn but original. Color is faded as to be expected for a watch 60+yrs old.
Yeah, it's a shame that it has been redialed, but the watch as a whole looks a wee bit tired - that movement is pretty special though, would love to have a 352 in my collection - I seem to attract 354s
Still not 100% sure about the dial,but I will yield to your expertise , according to my b200 timing machine she's clean and dead on in all positions. So for the moment I am not going to overhaul it. JUST ENJOY
To give the OP reasoning behind the redial assessment, Notice the 4 hour marker and the 8 hour marker differ in layout. On a genuine dial, you would see honest symmetry through out. Also in the second image, each "O" looks as if a different person wrote it. Omega would never allow these types of inconsistencies. "Omega" is not written properly either. Here to learn! Hopefully some true experts will chime in to give you more of an idea. Check out the "Worst Redials" thread...it'll show you what you should keep a distance from in the world of touch ups and refinished dials. Best, Thomas
That dial looks like it was painted by a rhinoceros on drugs. On a bad day. Oh hang on a moment - it passes the MOY test, therefore it must be genuine!
I got this watch from my uncle who just passed. I wanted info pertaining to the movement and it's rarity. For instance how many 352'S were needed to be submitted for certification for a chronometer certification and any other info pertaining to the movement . I thought with all of you experts I could get that kind of information, instead, All I got was a bashing of the dial.
Not bashing of the dial. You asked for more information, and that is the most important thing you can learn from a collectors forum. 99% of people that make the post you did only want to know that information and never come back expecting people to do their research for them. If you want to know more about the movement did you try google? All 352 are Chronometers so I'm not exactly sure what you mean by your question. Perhaps if you could list what info you have found and what you are confused about we can assist.
