Unusual Omega

[TeamD]

Hi Folks,

Just acquired a Seamaster which has had the dial replaced and wondered what everyone thought of it? I'm quite taken with it regardless of the fact that it's "Non-Original"

Enjoy!



ETA: It's one of these really

Edited by TeamD on Wednesday 14th December 11:26

[RichB]

Dare I say it's interesting, particularly the unusual use of IIII to represent 4.

[TeamD]

RichB said:

Dare I say it's interesting, particularly the unusual use of IIII to represent 4.

I thought that too! However, this is the guts of it...

[Nollub]

I don't think it is unusual to see four I's to denote four. Clocks that have Roman numerals usually have four I's to balance the face:

Four numbers with I
Four numbers with V
Four numbers with X

[scott-1vt9j]

Nollub said:

I don't think it is unusual to see four I's to denote four. Clocks that have Roman numerals usually have four I's to balance the face:

Four numbers with I
Four numbers with V
Four numbers with X

I thought it was to balance IIII with VIII on the opposite side. I still don't like when they do it though

[TeamD]

scott-1vt9j said:

I thought it was to balance IIII with VIII on the opposite side. I still don't like when they do it though

On the whole I can't say it bothers me that much, just find the red face interesting is all.

[TeamD]

Like this?

Edited by TeamD on Wednesday 14th December 13:05

[TeamD]

NeMiSiS said:

Sorry, don't like it, it looks fluffy and out of focus, yet it is focused.

So your suggestion would be to get it re-faced? Shame really, I like the colour.

[TeamD]

More to your liking NeMeSiS?

[michael gould]

I would lengthen the sleeve length to your jackets if i was you !!

[TeamD]

michael gould said:

I would lengthen the sleeve length to your jackets if i was you !!

Is that another vote against the red face?

[RichB]

Must say the bulky and heavy handed way the numerals have been applied seems totally at odds with the fine script elsewhere on the Omega face.

[TeamD]

NeMiSiS said:

I believe dress sence is closely linked to a persons taste in watches and to pick on Michael again he is a Chino and deck pumps guy, with a pastel shade of shirt finished off with a thick knit jumper tied around his neck - this look = Patek Philippe calatrava every time.

Oh!

[Brads67]

Horrific.

Have it repaired and triple it`s value.

[drainbrain]

Brads67 said:

Horrific.

Have it repaired and triple it`s value.

+1

The 'numerals' seem to be made from icing sugar.

It's a flippin' monstrosity and needs immediately returned to its (rather nice) original appearance.

[TeamD]

Accepted chaps

[Brads67]

Sorry to have been so blunt Dude, but it had to be said.

They are a beautiful watch in original condition and I`m sure if you restore it you`ll agree.

[TeamD]

Brads67 said:

Sorry to have been so blunt Dude, but it had to be said.

They are a beautiful watch in original condition and I`m sure if you restore it you`ll agree.

OK, now to find a replacement face, anyone have any suggestions as to where to source one?

[drainbrain]

TeamD said:

OK, now to find a replacement face, anyone have any suggestions as to where to source one?

Ebay or Omega themselves (expensive).

I think Omega have stopped supplying parts to outsourced specialists.

Sometimes Chrono24 or TZUK can turn up a hard to find part too. But a vintage part is often (much) harder to find for obvious reasons.

Some good info here: http://www.ofrei.com/page_146.html

Edited by drainbrain on Thursday 15th December 13:41

[darker grapefruit]

If you buy a used dial you will need to check carefully that it will fit, including the position of the 2 'feet' which are soldered on to the back. Why don't you just get the existing dial stripped back to the metal and done properly? Companies like C & F Dial Restoration (not a recommendation, just an example) have the correct printing plates for a lot of vintage Omegas according to their website.

Edited to add: those Roman numerals look like they were done by Mary Berry after a few sherries - did you happen to purchase the watch from an ebay seller in India?

Edited by darker grapefruit on Thursday 15th December 13:52