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Nov 06, 2016,12:07 PM

At least I found it offensive at first glance. But on further review, I noticed some things I liked: The stretch bracelet is in spectacular condition, and has the # 6 end links:

The case still has the original brushed/polished finish, and the edges are still fairly crisp:

While the dial looks like it was done with crayons, I THINK the Broad Arrow hr/min hands and the Lollipop second hand are original

The crown has the Mercedes/Antimagnetic logo The crown has the Antimagnetic "Mercedes" within the Omega:

The inner anti-magnetic back is present, model number appropriate, and the movement looks good:

So, with a decent dial, IMHO, this would be one fantastic watch. So I am here begging for, help.
Best option would of course be an original, non-refinished dial. If anyone has a source for one, I would be willing to pay a premium. Short of that, getting the existing dial redone by a true professional would be the next best option. I am open to any suggetions. TIA for any help.

Go for the original. Not easy to find, though.

By: amanico : November 6th, 2016-12:14

So, the usual ways are to be considered: The Bay, and the different collectors markets... Good luck. Best, Nicolas

Why not just send the watch to Omega factory service?

By: Horology411 : November 6th, 2016-15:59

They will either have an original dial available or be able to refinish that one with the original prints / stencils. Of course, you will have to pay for a service as well.

I second that Omega factory service will probably be your best bet

By: mpg13 : November 6th, 2016-17:31

It is a fairly modern watch and should not present them with any problems. Best, Martin

Great find

By: blomman Mr Blue : November 7th, 2016-09:57

Just for reference, I think the hands are not all original. Normally if lollipop, there is no broad arrow. This seconds hand look a bit off, usually it is white and with a bit different proportions. My guess is that the seconds hand is a replacement. Best...

Hands

By: smorrisonmd : November 7th, 2016-15:08

Will respectfully disagree with the "if lollipop then no broad arrow" comment as there are numerous pictures of these existing together, even in the post which follows mine . But the proportion of the "pop" to the rest of the "lolli" is bothersome. I thin...

I think you are referring to the Seamaster 300 / 2913....

By: blomman Mr Blue : November 8th, 2016-12:53

Which is another story... Even if your dial at the moment say Seamaster, this is clearly a Railmaster / 2914. ´ Early Railmaster had the broad arrow on the hour hand. Later came the Lollipop, but with dauphin hands. The Seamaster on the other hand has the...