Seamaster 300 SCRUFFY BUT REAL?

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Fleur_the_rabbit

·Apr 15, 2022

I'm trying to hone my skills at detecting fake dials. I'd appreciate others' thoughts here.

I was worried about this one for two reasons:

(1) Blotchy tritium over-spilling marked edges

(2) Possible lack of density of print

But, having done some research, I would guess this is a tired, but original dial.

I'm sure seasoned OF members know of this, but so that I might contribute to other similar novices, I'll post this helpful link to these watches:

https://www.omegaseamaster300.com/

 

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Fleur_the_rabbit

·Apr 15, 2022

I'm guessing that this has either foxed OF viewers or is genuine.

 

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wilderbeast

·Apr 15, 2022

Fleur_the_rabbit

I'm guessing that this has either foxed OF viewers or is genuine.

I think you need to give it a bit more time for members to chime in… it’s only been two hours and it is Good Friday.

I’m not an expert on these, so can’t comment, but a tired dial that’s had a hard life would be my guess. Ultimately, it’s not going to be attractive to everyone.

 

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John Dean

·Apr 15, 2022

You could ask the seller to open the back and show you the movement 😀

 

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Dash1

·Apr 15, 2022

Fleur_the_rabbit

But, having done some research, I would guess this is a tired, but original dial.

Bingo!

 

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Seaborg

·Apr 15, 2022

Original

 

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timoss

·Apr 15, 2022

Looks original to me.

 

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Fleur_the_rabbit

·Apr 15, 2022

Is there a market for one of these (genuine) watches that is a bit beaten up?

I guess it's going to hit value hard - sub $4000? I'm trying to calibrate costs.

My link (first thread post here) suggests up to GBP 4,000 for a rough one.

 

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watchlovr

·Apr 15, 2022

I like it

 

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Dr No

·Apr 16, 2022

Fleur_the_rabbit

Is there a market for one of these (genuine) watches that is a bit beaten up?

I guess it's going to hit value hard - sub $4000? I'm trying to calibrate costs.

My link (first thread post here) suggests up to GBP 4,000 for a rough one.

£4000 would be a steal if it came with an extract and isn't polished.

Art

 

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Davidt

·Apr 17, 2022

The dial is original. Simply has mouldy lume.

If I understand your question about ‘density if print’ it’s actually the reverse. Genuine dial text is rather fine. Redials tend to have thicker text.

 

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tnt9

·Apr 17, 2022

I did think few times to go for it...but so many fake dials and I dont have know how to spot it😀

This looks very nice, gl with hunt

 

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southwest timers

·Apr 19, 2022

I like it also.