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unusual seamaster dial?
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Richh
·I truly apologize for the first picture.
I am uploading a slightly better picture, but again, there are limitations as far as my abilities go and differences in monitors etc.
Concerning the markers, they appear to be of equal size when viewed with a loupe and the hands are identical, polished silver with a thin line of black in the center (in this picture it may be more obvious on the hour hand).
Is there a sure-fire way to discern whether original or re-done?
I am uploading a slightly better picture, but again, there are limitations as far as my abilities go and differences in monitors etc.
Concerning the markers, they appear to be of equal size when viewed with a loupe and the hands are identical, polished silver with a thin line of black in the center (in this picture it may be more obvious on the hour hand).
Is there a sure-fire way to discern whether original or re-done?
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Maganator
·I largely agree with the view expressed by others that this is not factory original.
Markers aside, it looks to me that the yellow of the second hand has been painted on. If you look closely at the center of it where it attaches to the watch the paint looks roughly painted.
Who knows, it might be original. Can we nickname it the matchstick?
Markers aside, it looks to me that the yellow of the second hand has been painted on. If you look closely at the center of it where it attaches to the watch the paint looks roughly painted.
Who knows, it might be original. Can we nickname it the matchstick?
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Richh
·I agree, I would cal it the matchstick.........
and this is perfect; everytime someone mentions something I take a closer look!
When viewed with a loupe, the second hand does not appear roughly painted, but the paint does also cover the centerpost....
I would think if it were aftermarket, the hand would be painted while off the centerpost for fear of "freezing" the movement. No?
and this is perfect; everytime someone mentions something I take a closer look!
When viewed with a loupe, the second hand does not appear roughly painted, but the paint does also cover the centerpost....
I would think if it were aftermarket, the hand would be painted while off the centerpost for fear of "freezing" the movement. No?
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Pvt-Public
·Just the uneven painted edges on the markers circled says hand painted to me.
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Dan S
·I truly apologize for the first picture.
I am uploading a slightly better picture, but again, there are limitations as far as my abilities go and differences in monitors etc.
Concerning the markers, they appear to be of equal size when viewed with a loupe and the hands are identical, polished silver with a thin line of black in the center (in this picture it may be more obvious on the hour hand).
Is there a sure-fire way to discern whether original or re-done?
No disrespect meant, but IMO, there is a large disconnect between what you are saying and what is visible in the photos. Your recent photo shows that the orange paint is applied very sloppily to the markers and the hands. And in fact there are dramatic differences in the length of the orange segment from marker to marker. I suggest blowing up your own photo to look at the details.
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Pvt-Public
·I know the quality of the picture is not all that great, but I’ve examined the “paint” under 10x magnification and it is definitely factory.
but I can assure you that none of the several dial refinishers I have known over the years would not have done as good a job.
And your better picture only makes the discrepancies more obvious.
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Olhenry56
·Can you take a decent photo through the loupe of the indices, at least the 12:00?
I think the yellow paint on the center post is the final nail in the coffin, personally.
I think the yellow paint on the center post is the final nail in the coffin, personally.
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Olhenry56
·The new photo shows silver on the minute hand, so it seems like they might be original. It's common for the minute hand to be thinner with this style, right? (at least I've seen it a lot) The "rough" yellow paint appearance may just be the Omega in the crystal.
But the orange... that all looks bad from the photos.
But the orange... that all looks bad from the photos.
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Sherbie
·I truly apologize for the first picture.
I am uploading a slightly better picture, but again, there are limitations as far as my abilities go and differences in monitors etc.
Concerning the markers, they appear to be of equal size when viewed with a loupe and the hands are identical, polished silver with a thin line of black in the center (in this picture it may be more obvious on the hour hand).
Is there a sure-fire way to discern whether original or re-done?
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GandOsDad
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Def not factory. Esp considering the period this watch was produced
Def not factory. Esp considering the period this watch was produced
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Richh
·those who commented on the quality of the pictures or the magnification I said it was viewed at are unfortunately at a disadvantage.
My advantage is that I have the actual watch at hand.
I will try to implement a higher magnification.
But again I ask, does anyone know of a sure-fire way to determine if original or aftermarket?
Also, why were some marked GENEVE and others market SEAMASTER?
(Now that you have me looking at the brushstrokes I no longer like my paintings!)
My advantage is that I have the actual watch at hand.
I will try to implement a higher magnification.
But again I ask, does anyone know of a sure-fire way to determine if original or aftermarket?
Also, why were some marked GENEVE and others market SEAMASTER?
(Now that you have me looking at the brushstrokes I no longer like my paintings!)
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TexOmega
·“Sure fire” answer has been given by many experts, already.
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Dan S
·At this point I don't know whether we are being trolled or gaslighted?
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Nepomuceño
·those who commented on the quality of the pictures or the magnification I said it was viewed at are unfortunately at a disadvantage.
My advantage is that I have the actual watch at hand.
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Winston_Smith
·One doesn't even need a magnifier or see the watch in hand to spot how sloppily it was painted! That would be a disrespect to the brand to suggest that it had left the factory this way. The yellow second ridiculously glows and it's unpleasant to the eye. Even if it was a rare find, it's not even remotely appealing.
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BroMega
·Isn't the best way to find out for sure to just contact Omega? I don't feel that it's lipstick om a pig because that would imply it was an ugly watch to begin with but it sure looks completely anachronistic to me. Only other way to perhaps find out is to trace it's history, where you got it, who owned it etc.
It's an interesting mystery but most likely someone just thought it looked better that way.
It's an interesting mystery but most likely someone just thought it looked better that way.
