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Rare Dial Info. Fake or original??

  1. Bobbafett Feb 2, 2019

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    Recently I bought an UG dial on Ebay, but I don't know if is original or a redial. Also, I want to know if someone have this same dial, to check the case that needs. The movement is an 218-2, an according to this movement ( with date) I think that is not the original movement. Kind regards to all.
     
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  2. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Feb 2, 2019

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    UG did some very unique dials, this one appears genuine and original, unfortunately it likely came from a melted 18K case.
     
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  3. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Feb 2, 2019

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    Why did you buy it?
     
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  4. Bobbafett Feb 2, 2019

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    Yes, I think that it happened to this watch, at least the dial is saved.
     
  5. Bobbafett Feb 2, 2019

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    I have a case that probably fits.
     
  6. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Feb 2, 2019

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    So you want to build a franken watch?
     
  7. Bobbafett Feb 2, 2019

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    Yes, if I can identify how the watch was I ll be happy to find the pieces to make one watch that resembles the original.
     
  8. VintageWatchIta Feb 3, 2019

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    It is original and very nice!! love the centrale golden texture! I hope you'll find a case that fits for it ;)
     
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  9. bgrisso Feb 3, 2019

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    Cool dial, a bit far gone for my taste. I can handle more patina on "casual" dials but I find myself less forgiving on "dress" dials. The mvmt looks a bit nackered, hope it's not a basket case. I just got hammered on a brutal overhaul of a 218-2. Anyhow good luck with the project, come back with pics :thumbsup:
     
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