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3Omega4
·Is it possible to love this watch? Was considering a new dial. I just don't like the amount of flaking on the dial. Any ideas on what I might consider doing to "fix" it?
Thoughts for a new dial....Seamaster 2767 - 1SC
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gbesq
·Donor dial from another watch (preferred) or a good redialer (if you don’t care about originality) are the only options that I see.
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Rudi99
·Hello,
Indeed there is little to like on the watch, I must say. The dial is as good as destroyed, which leaves one to wonder in what state the movement is in.
The case chamfers, a nice design feature on the chunky lugs of the ref. 2767, seem to be gone due to polishing.
If this is a watch you are considering to buy, I believe it is far from worth it. If it is already yours and has emotional value, maybe looking for a donor dial or so and sending the case to somebody skilled might be the only options, apart from an eventual service. Then again, these things will cost you money you will not be able to get back, should you try to sell the watch.
Indeed there is little to like on the watch, I must say. The dial is as good as destroyed, which leaves one to wonder in what state the movement is in.
The case chamfers, a nice design feature on the chunky lugs of the ref. 2767, seem to be gone due to polishing.
If this is a watch you are considering to buy, I believe it is far from worth it. If it is already yours and has emotional value, maybe looking for a donor dial or so and sending the case to somebody skilled might be the only options, apart from an eventual service. Then again, these things will cost you money you will not be able to get back, should you try to sell the watch.
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Nepomuceño
·I’d pass on this one and find one in better shape. Remember: Condition, condition, condition.
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TheGreekPhysique
·As they say... Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Generally speaking, often times, it ends up costing more to piece a watch together by sourcing different parts than it would to just buy an example you love right off the bat. Of course, sometimes - especially with very rare references - its a worthwhile exercise as its difficult to find an all original example in pristine condition. If it were me this would be a hard pass.
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SkunkPrince
·I was once told, buy the dial and the case, anything else can be fixed.
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SkunkPrince
·A lot better than the old days when it looked like the letters were painted by a monkey. (Someone called me racist, and I said, no, actual monkeys!)
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3Omega4
·You can have some fun with the dial if you’re open to having it refinished.
I bought this watch with the intention of gifting it to my sister, who I knew could care less about the originality of the dial, so I had it refinished Don Draper style.
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Risto
·You can have some fun with the dial if you’re open to having it refinished.
I bought this watch with the intention of gifting it to my sister, who I knew could care less about the originality of the dial, so I had it refinished Don Draper style.
Wow, that is excellent job and I would buy it as original.
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Dan S
·I'm sure your sister will enjoy it. Very thoughtful gift @Vanallard.
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Olhenry56
·I'd say the signs that it's a redial are clear enough without being distracting that it was a good/commendable choice - better than leaving it to rot IMO. What future owners choose to do with it is on them, but yes, someone will probably one day try to sell it as an original, even if unknowingly.
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