Very well done redials ??

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Dean Fuller

·Mar 7, 2022

How many here would buy a "redial" or a "refinished" "repainted" dial IF it were very well done? I for one would not loose sleep over it. I buy vintage watches to wear and enjoy...not for the "investment". Selling my collection will be done after I am no longer here. Just curious what most would think.

 

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TheGreekPhysique

·Mar 7, 2022

I personally would never consciously buy a watch with a refinished dial. Part of the allure for me as a collector is the history of the watch and maintaining everything as original as possible.

 

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SkunkPrince

·Mar 7, 2022

Some watches you can't avoid it. I have a 30s Hamilton that must have been refinished. I have also replaced a bad refinish with a better refinish.

For an Omega watch, a factory refinish might not bother me.

It all depends.

Also: I am not a collector.

 

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bubba48

·Mar 8, 2022

A refinished dial? Only in case of a very rare watch to be found in original condition.

 

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Dean Fuller

·Mar 8, 2022

Just to clarify...I would much prefer an original dial. But if its the right price then a refinished dial ( well done ) will not be a deal breaker for me. If the dial is even a little bit poorly done, then I will pass on it. I know others may fell different...and that's OK. We are all different.

 

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alane24

·Mar 8, 2022

I would avoid it, unless it was repair lume that had intrusive water damage or something like that. I hate ashy lume. I also hate handsets that have missing pieces of lume, so I absolutely would be fine purchasing a watch that had some work done to the hands. Nothing bothers me more than being able to see the dial through missing lume in the hands.

 

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gbesq

·Mar 8, 2022

 

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Dean Fuller

·Mar 8, 2022

gbesq

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Touche ! First time being Rick Rolled for me !!!

 

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Jayrock26v2

·Mar 9, 2022

I would avoid it if you want any value from the watch, if its just for personal and will stay with you forever then it doesn't really matter