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  1. dantaspaulo Oct 1, 2015

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    Gents,

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    Looks kosher?

    Thank you!
     
  2. AAAKK First listing in the ΩF B2B phone book Oct 1, 2015

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    Redial without a doubt, I believe.

    Edit: Note to self - do not use the phrase "without a doubt, I believe"
     
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  3. hugo Oct 1, 2015

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    Redial, Imo
     
  4. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Oct 1, 2015

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    I think it could be original. 1940's dials didn't always say Swiss Made. Most have printed logo and symbol, like this one.

    Needs to be examined in person with a loupe. View of insides would be nice.
    gatorcpa
     
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  5. AAAKK First listing in the ΩF B2B phone book Oct 1, 2015

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    There seems to be inconsistencies between the 5's, 2's and 0's and the length of the sub second markers. Doesn't look right to my eyes but I'm far from an expert.
    5's.JPG
     
  6. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Oct 1, 2015

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    Could be distortion from the crystal. Can't say yes and can"t say no.
    gatorcpa
     
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  7. hoipolloi Vintage Omega Connoisseur Oct 1, 2015

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    I say redial
     
  8. emilio Oct 2, 2015

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    Without a doubt. "I believe"

    ::facepalm1::
     
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  9. mac_omega Oct 2, 2015

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    I vote for original

    These early dials do not show such high quality and consistency than later dials do

    Font looks right

    difference in the length of the seconds markers is due to distortion in the photo
     
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  10. omegastar Oct 2, 2015

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    I would say redial, because the distance between the bezel and the minute track is not even, which means the printing is not centered properly, which would lead to a redial. Especially, if you compare the 12 to 2 o'clock zone to the 6 to 9 o'clock.
     
  11. Tire-comedon First Globemaster Oct 2, 2015

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    I agree, font and logo look good to me. A picture without crystal (removing the bezel) would avoid distortion.
     
  12. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Oct 2, 2015

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    I'm with Gator and mac–Omega.
     
  13. omegastar Oct 2, 2015

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    I have big doubts, look at AAAKK big picture, the minute track is going from 3mm to 1 mm. Omega would never do that.
     
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  14. Brench Oct 2, 2015

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    good point omegastar. fishy, so when in doubt...
     
  15. Georgieboy58 Oct 2, 2015

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    I think this an optical illusion; the photo of the dial is not taken perfectly orthogonal to the dial but a bit from the top left.
    So he markers on the upper left appear to be shorter as they vanish under the edge of the crystal.
     
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  16. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Oct 2, 2015

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    I think more likely original than not.
     
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  17. AAAKK First listing in the ΩF B2B phone book Oct 2, 2015

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    For way of explanation: I didn't have any doubt that it was a redial when I initially commented, but added the qualifier "I believe". In other words, that's only my belief; it acknowledges that others may have a differing opinion. Googling "I believe without a doubt" shows it's not a totally uncommon phrase but I didn't think much about it at the time I wrote it.

    With the expert opinions that differ from mine, I've learned to temper my opinion and refrain from absolutes.
     
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  18. Peemacgee Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers Oct 2, 2015

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    and yet -while the minute track has lengthened -the seconds numerals towards 5 appear to have have compressed ........hmmmmm ::confused2::
     
  19. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Oct 2, 2015

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    They are being hidden by the edge of the domed crystal. This crystal is likely a modern replacement.

    The original crystals for these was relatively flat and did not stand straight up at the edge. Newer replacements (even most Omega OEM's) tend to be more domed. I have a similar issue with my Ref. 2179, which is why I have no good photos of it after I replaced the crystal.

    On newer watches the minute registers tend to be printed a bit more towards the center, so this distortion is not as pronounced when converting from 3D to 2D.

    This is a fact of life with these early Omegas. It's why I say you have to examine in person if you have any questions.

    gatorcpa
     
  20. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 2, 2015

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    Threads like this are fascinating & show the massive attraction of the hunt and the value of the community.

    Most people with some degree of collecting knowledge are saying redial - except the smaller number who are truly expert and focussed on watches from this period. There's always something to be learned !
     
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