This one has always been one of may favorites in the stable. This dial + furniture has aged very handsomely...
Judging the overall condition (case so sharp it will cut your finger + original mesh bracelet) and other examples I have observed I belive the lume is original .
Oh, wow - I've a completely different watch with a dial that turned the identical color as your Omega. It started out as a white / silver paint. In fact, I bought this watch for (2) reasons and (2) reasons only: 1.) The dial and 2.) it was cheap.
Any excuse! Custardy Tritium on a modern- ish (1980s) Sinn gives Vintage quality Faded Grey Bezel Black Dial faded to Charcoal Grey/ Gold Plate wear mellows the Case colour Sunburst Finish is still there....just
The Radium might cause my hand to drop off some day, but in the meantime I enjoy wearing this which has aged beautifully.
An Omega Seamaster Automatic (1956?) originally my grandfather’s. Any information about it’s reference number would be greatly appreciated.
You would need to go to a watchmaker and have it opened up. Be sure to take pictures of the movement and inside of the caseback. There are several very similar Seamaster models. gatorcpa
Normally not a fan of dial discoloration, but this qualifies as nice patina to me. This watch was not locked in a safe, but looks to have been pretty well taken care of by the original owner. As a bonus, it's got quite a "Special" movement inside, the Grand Seiko 36,000 bph specially adjusted 6156 rated to +-3 seconds:
