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I think I've been looking at the same watch but ...
... I'm not going to say where I've seen it for obvious reasons. It is a real shame that such an example with a good clean movement and a virtually unmarked case should have a dial which is not original to the watch. The Extract of Archives states that the movement and case have always been together but there is nothing you could do about the dial as it is from a different watch altogether - you couldn't even have it repainted as it's a completely different design to a 30T2Rg dial. You could buy the watch and then embark on a journey looking for an original dial - but that journey could take years. Alternatively, you could buy it and just live with it - a beautiful watch with a non original dial. Or you could walk on by.
Yes, I've been deliberating on it as well but I'll leave it to you 
Cheers
Omega 30T2rg
Have seen nice one of these but not original dial.Just wondered what feeling is on here about importance of dial originality with this model,any thoughts would be appreciated.
Hi, j, and welcome to our Omega . . .
. . . forum. Good question; can't say there's a definitive answer, but will offer a preference for originality. When I first started accumulating vintage Omegas, only pristine original dials passed muster. Over time, I've come to appreciate the effects of...
Hi jfinlay388! Welcome! I feel originality in dials is mandatory...
... and though we always look for the most pristine condition dial, I would always prefer a not perfect original dial to one restored in any brand of timepice. Then there are other things to consider: hands, case condition, movement condition, etc. etc. A...
It's basically your preference.
Depends on a lot of factors. Are you going to wear it frequently in everyday situations or is it a showpiece which will be mainly shared with other collectors? If the latter, then only the most original condition possible will be acceptable. Basically you...
Mickey totally agrees with your last statement...
He wears this one for "dress-up days" only. He knows the dial is not the original. However he also knows that it's an original Omega factory replacement dial. He fell in love with it's two-tone silver with coffin-box markers. What's not to love? ...
As already mentioned, it is your watch and therfore your call, BUT...
I suspect that if you post a pic, the vast majority on this forum would recommend either leaving it original, or not buying the watch. Keep in mind you can ALWAYS go from original to redone, but not the other way.
Don'tLetItGo
Assuming you've seen a 30T2rg and are debating on a buy or to skip depending on whether the re-finished dial is acceptable! I'd say, in your shoes, given all else is perfect, this is today a very rare watch, and increasingly hard to get your hands on toda...
Coincidentally, I'm now experiencing . . .
. . . the same dilemma. Just located an original dial for a ref 2648, and I also know where to find that reference with a refinished dial locally. Let us know how the story ends! Best, Art
I think I've been looking at the same watch but ...
... I'm not going to say where I've seen it for obvious reasons. It is a real shame that such an example with a good clean movement and a virtually unmarked case should have a dial which is not original to the watch. The Extract of Archives states that th...
