Respectable Members

Kindly advise, whether there is something missing on the hands of this 120m 166.073 Omega Seamaster diver watch.

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Thank-you.

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The lume is flaking out. It happens.

 

Respectable Member ulackfocus

The seller should at least have some decency to point this out and not wait for the potential buyer to discover it.

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Respectable Member cicindela

It will be difficult to match the patina found on the hour-markers for now and also, some years down the track. Most likely, tritium is no longer available or allowed to be used.

Thank-you.

 

Hi Harris

Your Watchmaker should be able to help you achieve a close match using a non-lume filler....personally I would take this as a good sign of a nice original watch....although the case on that example could do with some TLC and the date wheel has been replaced at some point (hopefully as part of a service).

Best - Neil

 

Respectable Member flame

Unfortunately I belong to the old school of thought. It is either factory-original or nothing at all. I understand, not easy to find a diver watch to be factory-original, though.

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What's up with this bottom right screw....has the movement been replaced due to water damge?? The screw seems to match the Omega symbol on the dial and no lume in the hands............was there a flood we are unaware of.............I'd pass!

 

Respectable Member cicindela

Your sound advice is appreciated. I may have to think all over again, regarding my attempt to get a 'perfect' diver watch.
More than likely, it will be easier to get a dress watch that comes close to my specifications. Some of the Constellations on the market now appear to be just what I want. Unfortunately, the better ones do still have minor flaws, like an over-polished case, just to mention one.

Meanwhile the hunt is still on, till the white flag is raised.

Thank-you.

 

Respectable Member MyVintageOmega

The fact the missing lume was not pointed out by the seller, brings his integrity into question. Everything about the watch is being described as good. The no good, we have to discover - self-service, at its best.

No regrets bringing potential candidates to the attention of respectable forum members.

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What makes you think this has been replaced?

 

Hi

Originally would have been black numbering on a white wheel....

Best - Neil

 

Good example.....notice how 120 is not marked on this dial as there is more than one variation.

 

Interesting, I assumed white on black would have been correct for this type 120 as it is for a 166.024 300.

 

Hi

166.024 would also have been black numbering on a white wheel....however as they are prone to wear , tear & damage are often replaced at Service with the white on black version (still correct , but just a later replacement).

Best - Neil

 

Different market different date?