The OP doesn't seem to question those who say the red hand is original to the watch, but expresses skepticism to those who say the hand was painted over at some point. He may be like those hunting for the money pit on Oak Island; always dismissing the naysayers.
The OP doesn't seem to question those who say the red hand is original to the watch, but expresses skepticism to those who say the hand was painted over at some point. He may be like those hunting for the money pit on Oak Island; always dismissing the naysayers.
I like to say "never say never" and have seen experts proved wrong many times before but in this case I think most people here are bang on with this one.
All hands have been off, the white paint on the center of the hr/min hands has been crushed and has flaked off, the other hands have been crudely over painted with not much care.
The dial is amazing! I would get a NOS hand set for the watch and would be the happiest man in the world!
The hands now do not do the watch justice at all.
Cmon, that’s a quality strategy!
Yep it's obvious that ALL the hands have been crudely worked over with paint. All the center holes are filled with color. But it might be a one-off prototype snuck out the back door of the factory.
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You wouldn't be one of those preachers that put on the tent revivals would you? If so perhaps you can put your hand on the watch, mutter something in tongues and heal those damaged hands 😁
Hands aside that watch is wonderful. There’s no harm in a little investigative work although I agree there’s little/no chance of that hand being original.
What a runner up prize to simply be left with that watch and a normal hand set!😉
Again, y’all are seeing inter web photos. For the moment I will stick with the recommendations of the Omega tech. I think (would hope) that their in-person examination would have determined that almost immediately. But it did not.
If Stevie Wonder was the Omega tech then your story would be more plausible. In person or pictures on the web won't make a difference with those crudely repainted hands. It's manifestly obvious.
It’s a big forum and you are welcome to move along and not participate in this discussion.
Or, I could post all I want in this thread. The more you insist there's a chance those hands are genuine from the factory, the more push-back you're going to get.
You are the one painting the picture prematurely.
Im not insisting anything other than that there are still pieces of the puzzle still to be fit. You are the one painting the picture prematurely.
Me and the majority of members that have handled Omegas for years. As posted by others, enjoy the watch despite the hands.
Thank you and I shall. Any advice on sources for new hands if it comes to that?
Im not insisting anything other than that there are still pieces of the puzzle still to be fit. You are the one painting the picture prematurely.
If Stevie Wonder was the Omega tech then your story would be more plausible. In person or pictures on the web won't make a difference with those crudely repainted hands. It's manifestly obvious.
