What do we think of this 1958 Seamaster 14390?

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gbesq

·Apr 15, 2020

Seller is hedging as to whether this is a redial. He says that the watchmaker who recently serviced the watch doesn't think so. Looks too pristine to me for a 61 year old watch unless it has been stored in a vacuum all these years.

 

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gbesq

·Apr 15, 2020

I thought this reference had numeric indices at 12, 3, 6 and 9, a faceted relief dial, and radium lume, so unless this is a dial variation that I’ve never seen ... ?

 

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Dan S

·Apr 15, 2020

Based on that one photo, the dial looks ok to me. I like the alpha hands, but there seems to be some missing lume in the minute hand. I'd like a better look at the lugs.

 

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gbesq

·Apr 15, 2020

Well, some missing lume wouldn’t surprise me for a 61 year old watch. I’ll see if I can get some additional photos.

 

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DJG2645

·Apr 15, 2020

If it is original it is in impeccable condition. Keen to see some more pics if you get them!

 

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padders

·Apr 15, 2020·Oooo subtitles!

Wont be from 1958 with that case number, the 5 digit system wasn't introduced until late 1959 I believe and phased out again by 1962.

 

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apsm100

·Apr 15, 2020·Noob taxpayer

Looks good to me. Case looks overpolished and rounded though which would detract me from going for it.

 

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·Apr 15, 2020

padders

Wont be from 1958 with that case number, the 5 digit system wasn't introduced until late 1959 I believe and phased out again by 1962.

Correct. I checked the Omega website. This model was introduced in 1959, so seller is a year off. Not a deal breaker in and of itself. Caliber 285.