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Diamondjim initiates a crucial discussion on the authenticity of a vintage Omega Seamaster dial, seeking community expertise to determine if it's untouched. This thread quickly evolves into a valuable resource for identifying correct Omega dial scripts, logos, and case back markings, highlighting the complexities of vintage watch verification.
Hi, I just received this today and I would like some opinions about the dial, is it untouched?
I based my decision on the font style but I'm still a novice and just want to be sure, still a nice watch I'll keep regardless.
Also what does the "Star" on the inside case back indicate and does this really need an O-ring on the case back?
Thanks, Jim
I have a 2577 Seamaster here and I'd like to share with you some pics. The T SWISS MADE T should not be there (too early for that), The earliest I've seen are on the dials of 168.010 and C cases 168.015 IMHO, you need to erase those two T's and relume the hands.
But why would I relume the hands? Do you mean to match the off-white on the markers? The hands glow now (for a few seconds) under UV exposure. I'll keep it as is til I find a suitable replacement but I think it will be added to to my regular rotation for now, I just love the lugs! Thanks, Jim
At the first look. I thought it was the black stripes. BTW, I also have a refinished dial like yours, I mean the redialer used the wrong script on the dial. Here it is. It's the dial of a 2627 seamaster, powered by a 353 serial # 13 mil. the redialer used the script from the 60's , from a much newer Seamaster like this one Seamaster CD 166.010 powered by a cal 565 serial # 24 mil,
I think that this would warrant a very detailed article on the pitfalls of Omega print, script and font styles. I don't recall seeing anything too detailed but I think this would be a worthy project for you Hoi, I expect it on my desk by the end of the month! Seriously this is why I read this forum and Omega specifically. If you don't mind I have already copied your photos for further reference, Thanks again, Jim
Hi Jim. I love to work and learn in things like this, but unfortunately, right now I have only 12 Seamasters in my possession to examine and take pictures. The earliest Seamaster that I have is the 2576. powered by a 342, serial # 12 mil 3..... This is close up on the srcript. Please notice the Logo, it's rounded, not flat like newer versions. The Seamaster script on this dial is exactly the same with the famous Seamaster Chronometres powered by 352 's Also notice the first S and the "m", they w
Hoi, very nice start. Perhaps a new thread on cataloging the Seamaster script? I think Desmond (Mondodec) has some of this on his inestimable site. Here's a large photo of the dial from my ref 14725 American-market Seamaster from ca. 1960. Notice the serif font on "Automatic" and the distinctive "Seamaster" with a double-hook "S", the squiggled start to the "e", and the way the tail of the "r" dips below the line of text, but not as low as the "S". Tom This message has been edited by tee530 on 2
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