Vintage Seamaster Cal.552 on E-Bay?

Jusourig · Feb 27, 2021

Dan S
I thought it was already clearly determined that it is a re-dial. Why are we still discussing this watch? Once you determine there is something wrong, just move on.

No, it's another one:

Jusourig
OK, next chance: found this other one still on e-bay, a 166.003 cal. 565, sold at 850$.
Seems better than the previous one.

I search on internet, looks like the case match the movement (even though I found a site stating a cal. 562).

Thank for your help and patience.

Maybe I should have open another topic? I didn't want to create 2 threads on the row, feel like spamming the forum ;-)

apsm100 · Feb 27, 2021

Jusourig
And the combinations "st" and "er" in Seama-ST-ER".

But my feeling is (and correct me if I'm wrong) that you will always be able to spot tiny differences on the dial, even between 2 genuine same models, just because they would have aged differently.
So where is the limit to differentiate a normal 60yo watch and a redial?

(and I am not sure if Christie's was the right place to look for a "typical" model that I can use as baseline of comparison...)

Or is it because the logo/font has evolved with time?
I noticed that sometime the "S" in Seamaster is more angular for models from 50s-60s for example.

Compare dials from the same reference and you should be able to find a sample that are identical, unless its not original.
As you get more experience you should be able to tell if a dial is original just by its quality.

Jusourig · Feb 28, 2021

apsm100
Compare dials from the same reference and you should be able to find a sample that are identical, unless its not original.
As you get more experience you should be able to tell if a dial is original just by its quality.

Yes, I am trying to do this exercise on my own (and the "Watch Wrong" series of Omega Enthusiast is helpful to learn that).
I think I am getting more and more accurate; But I would still need to check with more experienced guys when I am facing a difficult one.

Jusourig
OK, next chance: found this other one still on e-bay, a 166.003 cal. 565, sold at 850$.
Seems better than the previous one.

I search on internet, looks like the case match the movement (even though I found a site stating a cal. 562).

Thank for your help and patience.