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  1. cincinnatus Jul 29, 2013

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    I have a 561 cal constellation and recently took it to the omega boutique in New York to have the hands fixed.
    The dial has a few blemishes (at the center and at 9 o'clock), and they found a similar dial and offered to replace it for $250.

    Do you guys think I should replace the dial?

    Thanks in advance!

    Original: 947481%20%20dial.JPG

    Replacement:
    064TB0810006%5b1%5d.JPG
     
  2. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Jul 29, 2013

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    If they allow you keep the old one I wouldn't have a problem doing it.
     
  3. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 29, 2013

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    Yes, especially as Kyle says. It is not a pie pan, so your not giving up much and that is a very fair price.
     
  4. cincinnatus Jul 29, 2013

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    Thanks for the advice, guys!
     
  5. ulackfocus Jul 29, 2013

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    If $250 includes the labor it's a decent deal!
     
  6. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Jul 29, 2013

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    I'd leave it be.

    If you compare the two dials they really aren't that similar.

    The figures are thicker and the applied Omega symbol and script are considerably different on this replacement dial.
     
  7. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jul 29, 2013

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    I think that is a modern service dial. I've seen a bunch like that sold by Watchco in Australia. I think it's made by a different company than the originals and Omega has changed the logo. I would have no objection so long it was correctly ID'd and the original dial is kept with the watch.

    Hope this helps,
    gatorcpa
     
  8. cincinnatus Jul 30, 2013

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    Thanks, guys!
    X350, you're right about the differences. Thanks for pointing them out!