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Whats Peoples Thoughts On Refurbished Faces On Omegas? Thanks

  1. griffiths

    griffiths Jan 2, 2013

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    just looking at an omega seamaster online vintage cal 268 17 jewel, but it has a refurbished face, an wondered what peoples thoughts are on this ?
     
  2. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 2, 2013

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    Generally redials are frowned on a lot by collectors
     
  3. griffiths

    griffiths Jan 2, 2013

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    i thought that myself,it looks nice, but not sure on it, as the dial is refurbished and not sure if it will be worthy addition to my new collection
     
  4. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jan 2, 2013

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    hanging's too good for 'em.

    Seriously, it diminishes collector appeal, ranging from totally kills it if done badly to a reduces it a lot if done well. In no way is it a good thing, unless the dial is a total loss and the watch has very little value as it stands.
     
  5. griffiths

    griffiths Jan 2, 2013

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    ah right, so i shall stay away from refurbished dials then, as it wont be a worthy addition to my new collection.
     
  6. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jan 2, 2013

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    Right! Glad you could read through my subtlety:p

    You could post pics and get a forum consensus on the piece in question....
     
  7. griffiths

    griffiths Jan 2, 2013

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    ha yeah i got the idea i shall add one, i just liked the look of it, as it reminded me of my fathers military days

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  8. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jan 2, 2013

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    Ah! It looks like one of those Thai redials. Well, the most important thing is for you to like it, so if you can get it for cheap, go for it. Just be aware resale value is next to nothing.
     
  9. griffiths

    griffiths Jan 2, 2013

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    ah so it wont be any good for my kids in the future to sell on? what price bracket would you go up to ?
     
  10. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jan 2, 2013

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    It will not. I wouldn't pay anything for that because it doesn't evoke the same memories for me. All it evokes is a Thai dude slapping lume on with a trowel.
     
  11. griffiths

    griffiths Jan 2, 2013

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    i think i will leave it then,not worth bothering with, an keep looking :)
     
  12. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 2, 2013

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    Its not rare anyway, you'll find an original one with some patience.
     
  13. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Jan 2, 2013

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    Wouldn't touch a redial that doesn't look exactly like the original - and Omegas never do.

    You've learned much from my lessons on tact. :D
     
  14. Flyer2

    Flyer2 Jan 21, 2013

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    Leave original it adds to the character and the collectors out their prefer it left original.Also won't do anything for the value.