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watch hands question. 265 calibre
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Dan S
·We really need more and better photos, and the reference number would be helpful from the inside of the caseback. Most often dials with diamond/arrow markers like that had dauphine (or maybe alpha) hands, and those hands appear to be feuille (although frankly it's so hard to see them, that I can't even see if they are matched). But they appear to be roughly the appropriate length, and there are many exceptions in the world of vintage Omega.
This is a community of collectors, not a free information service. So you may take the time to introduce yourself, post good comprehensive photos, ask a clear question, explain why you are asking, add an avatar, etc. Then I think you will generate more interest and get more generous responses from the members.
This is a community of collectors, not a free information service. So you may take the time to introduce yourself, post good comprehensive photos, ask a clear question, explain why you are asking, add an avatar, etc. Then I think you will generate more interest and get more generous responses from the members.
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bardamu
·Can you provide a pic of the inside caseback?
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·Is there some reason you don't want to post a normal straight-on photo of the dial? All hands a replacements IMO. Late 1940s.
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jackroach030912
·Can you provide a pic of the inside caseback?
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jackroach030912
·Is there some reason you don't want to post a normal straight-on photo of the dial? All hands a replacements IMO. Late 1940s.
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jackroach030912
·Sorry this is my first omega. I am happy with this watch I found in fathers garage. He apparently collected watches found during his lifetime garbage collection. I have grown fond of this one
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·Dial looks legit, and the 2505 reference is one of the more desirable jumbos. I just think it needs some alpha hands.
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jackroach030912
·Dial looks legit, and the 2505 reference is one of the more desirable jumbos. I just think it needs some alpha hands.
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·Without the reference number (2505) it was hard to search for a correct example, but with the complete information, it was doable. I think that dauphine hands would also be plausibly correct for that dial. You should also look closely at the color and determine if the markers are yellow or rose gold. Then just set up a search on eBay and keep your eyes peeled. Talk to you watchmaker also, since he probably has a stock of old hands sitting around. Even if you don't find absolutely authentic Omega hands, if you can get hands that are the right style, color, and length, the watch will look better.
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·Since I plan to keep watch what are the possible negative of doing a dial restoration. I plan to use recommended
Jürgen Causemann in germany.
Jürgen Causemann in germany.
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felsby
··I don't see any option in settings or profileSince I plan to keep watch what are the possible negative of doing a dial restoration. I plan to use recommended Jürgen Causemann in germany.
I think the patina is charming, but if you cringe at the sight, a cleaning might be sensible before a redial.
Negatives:
1. It might not end up as you had wished for.
2. The collector's value disappears
3. The resale value probably will match the redial cost, i.e. you should only do it if you plan to keep it.
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Peter_from_NL
·Don’t go for a redial I would say. If you consider a nicer dial for optics only just look out for a replacement dial and do the redial on that. Time will tell what is worth more and that way you can conserve the original one. Also when the redial is done badly you did not f-up your watch. My few cents.
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