Vintage Omega Seamaster 600 Textured Dial Under Bad Crystal

Spoonta66

Took a chance on this auction for a Seamaster 600 (135.001?) and I pretty much bought it blind. Ended up costing $340 which is way too much for a gamble but I think there might be an absolute gem of a textured dial hiding under the worst condition crystal I have ever bought. What do you think I've got 🤷‍♂️

What do the pro's think, did I blow my cash or is there a chance of a stunner once the crystal is replaced?

I'll post the final photos with a new crystal in a few weeks when it arrives!! Fingers crossed for an absolute belter 🤞

ErichKeane

I'm gonna be the debbie downer on this one, but I think the textured dial has a lot of wear to the paint and isn't going to look very good. Though, I feel that way about MOST of this vintage of textured black dials, so take it with a grian of salt.

mac_omega

I wouldn´t expect too much...

gatorcpa

I’m thinking this will clean up nicely with some Polywatch, although it really does need a new crystal.

I can’t tell if dial is original or not.
gatorcpa

Dan S

I saw that auction and thought it would be interesting in person. I meant to throw in a bid, but I forgot in the end. I think the dial will look faded, but that it will have charm.

But at the current sales price showing on the site, it would have been about $450 with shipping and customs to the US. So I doubt I would have been willing to bid that much.

cristos71

I've seen enough black waffles through scuffed up crystals in my time to wager that this one isn't exactly a gem under there. To me it looks like the black has faded as does the print. Also looks do have developed a mottled appearance. Wrong seconds hand too.....however at $340 not a bad punt!

mac_omega

I wouldn´t expect too much...