Original De Ville or redial?

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maltheemil

·May 3, 2021

Hi everyone. Thanks in advance for helping me on this.
I've bought this Omega Seamaster De Ville from 1962. However, I see that the "De ville" on the dial is in cursive, and most de ville watches are with capitals. Do some of you know of this variation, and is my watch kind of unique or just some kind of copy?
Thank you.
Malthe

 

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Nepomuceño

·May 3, 2021

I'm afraid that is a redial, sorry.

 

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maltheemil

·May 3, 2021

I have been able to find this one for sale too: https://www.ebay.com/itm/3134816040...0&campid=5337607145&toolid=10044&customid=123

Isnt it weird to redial with a totally different font for the De Ville? I have been ensured by the seller that the original dial has not been replaced.

 

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Vanallard

·May 3, 2021

The original dial may not have been replaced per se, but it was refinished. The other example was probably refinished by the same dial refinisher.

 

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maltheemil

·May 3, 2021

Vanallard, thank you very much - Nepomuceno too. However, the watches are bought in Denmark (in 1962) and USA (the one for sale i.e) respectively, so that seems to be some coincidence if thats the case.

 

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maltheemil

·May 3, 2021

Can you help me with a bit of understanding: If the original dial is refinished, is it only a question of collectors (and $ ofc) value? I.e, this means that the watch is a genuine omega, however with post-birth moderations?

 

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TexOmega

·May 3, 2021

Not a coincidence, there are only a handful of dial refinishers, and this one example is very unappealing to me.

Hope you can return it, good luck

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Nepomuceño

·May 3, 2021

maltheemil

Can you help me with a bit of understanding: If the original dial is refinished, is it only a question of collectors (and $ ofc) value? I.e, this means that the watch is a genuine omega, however with post-birth moderations?

I agree with the above. If you have the chance to return it you should. The redial is not the greatest in terms of whoever did it chose a gaudy font. Stick around and start the journey here

 

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maltheemil

·May 3, 2021

Alright, thank you very much, all of you.

 

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Dan S

·May 3, 2021

It's nice to see Doogie Howser getting into watches. 👍 😉

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CLA05

·May 3, 2021

Dan S

It's nice to see Doogie Howser getting into watches. 👍 😉

Ok, and this is by no means intended as being offensive to the op but man did I laugh hard at that.
Actually it’s a compliment, he’s a handsome bloke👍

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nkhandekar

·May 3, 2021

I am afraid you have a redial there. Not only is the "deville" a weird font, but the proportions of "Seamaster" look off to me as well. These are a great combination of a really good looking watch and not too expensive. Spend some time learning and then hunting for a nice example.