Hello OF,

After doing some digging into the 2996 Seamaster (Ranchero), it seems to be a minefield of restoration and fake parts. These are very affordable but difficult to navigate due to minefield of issues. I figured I would ask you, the experts, to see if you can spot any red flags I should be worried about before pulling the trigger. Based on what I'm seeing the dial looks legit other than the slight imperfection I'm seeing on the top of the 3 near the serif. Seller states the dial is original no restoration or relume. Pictures below and thank you in advance!

 

Here you can see zoom on the numbers of my Ranchero 2990.
Yours are original. If you need a 100% certainty use a UV lamp or a geiger counter.
From the photos the radium seems original to me.