I m looking for an Omega vintage luckily found this forum.
I m wondering about the Seamaster De Ville from quality vintage timepieces
http://www.qualityvintagetimepieces.com/images/Apr 8 13/OmeSeaDVSSEGBull.jpg
Is it refinished or original?
It is better to follow sales section to get a good one
Many thanks

 

Hi,
I believe it has been 'restored' in some fashion as the date window has gold trim and the markers are silver. I am not the most qualified expert, but that is a give away for me.

Wait for others to weigh in and good luck with the search. I would recommend the sales section on this site, as I see mostly quality pieces which have experts backing up authenticity.

 

A nice watch for wearing, considering the comments above.

Not a piece for a collector though.

 

I stand corrected.
cincindela, could you elaborate on what was exactly wrong with the dial that indicates it has been refinished? I am keen to learn more.

 

That date window doesn't belong to the dial hardware.

Frankened !!!

 

Well, it is a replaced date surround, but that's it. I guess you could say 'frankened' although that's a little harsh for one item like this. The dial has been relumed too. The lugs look decent and not over polished, and it is the corrrect crown.

What are they asking for it?

 

If you are not a collector, that's fine.

But to a "vintage omega connoiseur", the date window with that much difference in color is unacceptable.

 

Would you please post a picture.

 

I am not so sure about that, maybe it will look more silver in a different angle.

From what I have seen and considered "original and correct" a date window should match the rest of dial hard ware in color

Here are some ss examples





Pink gold



14K yellow



18K yellow

 

Sorry, I totally disagree on this, date surround and applied figures should always match.

I also think the dial is original and has only been re-lumed. The date surround appears to be tarnished and would likely clean up with a bit of Rodico. While the easier to form figures are typically stainless steel the date surrounds are rhodium plated brass, brass being softer and easier to form.

 

If they're original to the dial, it could be tarnish, or lighting, or both.

 

Dissimilar metals, stainless steel vs plated brass. The rhodium can tarnish giving a slight golden hue, the steel figures don't.

 

Thanks for helpful comments, I should follow the sales sub to get a good one