Water damaged rare omega

sufiwatch · Sep 26, 2024

Hello, I recently found and bought this rare Omega. As you can see on the dial, there are certain defects. But I don't want to spoil the originality of the watch by painting the dial, because the appearance of the watch and the condition of the dial is not disturbing to my eyes. I took the first photo especially close up and in very intense sunlight. But what should I do to make this dial a little better? Is it possible to have it cleaned? I would be very grateful if people who have experienced this situation before or have knowledge can advise me.

Thanks, regards

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Dan S · Sep 26, 2024

That dial is in very poor condition from water damage, so hopefully the movement isn't corroded and you didn't pay much for the watch.

Cleaning a dial is hit or miss. You might be able to remove some of the debris if you are very careful. But it's also possible that attempting to clean it could further damage the dial, or if you do remove some of the gunk, the dial could look very bad underneath. So you are taking a risk, but TBH given the current condition you really don't have much to lose.

sufiwatch · Sep 26, 2024

Dan S
That dial is in very poor condition from water damage, so hopefully the movement isn't corroded and you didn't pay much for the watch.

Cleaning a dial is hit or miss. You might be able to remove some of the debris if you are very careful. But it's also possible that attempting to clean it could further damage the dial, or if you do remove some of the gunk, the dial could look very bad underneath. So you are taking a risk, but TBH given the current condition you really don't have much to lose.

Fortunately, the movement is clean. And what would you advise me to do with this dial? If it won't do any more damage to the dial in the years to come, I'm happy with the way it looks because it doesn't look bad when I pick it up and look at it. I would still like to clean it a bit to improve the dial.

sufiwatch · Sep 26, 2024

Dan S
That dial is in very poor condition from water damage, so hopefully the movement isn't corroded and you didn't pay much for the watch.

Cleaning a dial is hit or miss. You might be able to remove some of the debris if you are very careful. But it's also possible that attempting to clean it could further damage the dial, or if you do remove some of the gunk, the dial could look very bad underneath. So you are taking a risk, but TBH given the current condition you really don't have much to lose.

I only paid 525 dollars for it. Except for the water damage on the dial, everything else is in good condition, even the glass is original.

X350 XJR · Sep 26, 2024

The likelihood of fυcking up the dial more than it already is is greater than it getting any better, I'd leave it alone.

sufiwatch · Sep 26, 2024

X350 XJR
The likelihood of fυcking up the dial more than it already is greater than it getting any better, I'd leave it alone.

Hmmm, I think it's better this way because I really love it. Actually, in the close-up in the photo, it doesn't look like it does under intense light. But if there is a way, I would love to save it from this oxidation. But as you say, if it won't spread on the dial, I'm fine with it like this

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