Omega - Opinions for a Brown Omega dial

Opinions for a Brown Omega dial

Jul 19, 2014,18:08 PM

Hi Folks,

I'd like to hear some of your opinions about this repainted dial that is currently on a GX-6250, cal 500.
I picked this up yesterday and I'm debating about what I should do with it.
I could repaint, source another dial or leave it as is.
I'd like an honest opinion even if you feel this is the spawn of the devil or you love it...I want to hear it.
I always wondered why Omega never offered this color, it's pretty subdued not garnish like some bright repaints.

Thanks, Jim

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I would keep an eye out for a replacement . . .

By: Dr No : July 20th, 2014-14:29

. . . which could be easier than one might guess, considering the abundance of dials floating around due to scrapping. Wouldn't bother with another restoration . . . the current dial is obviously refinished, but not distastefully. Putting a vintage dial b...

As always you're right...

By: diamondjim : July 20th, 2014-19:06

Hi Art, I started my search last night for another dial but today I wore it to a family function where almost everyone knows my penchant for Omega's. A few of them even complimented me on the nice dial color noting how I usually wear a black dial. That su...

I like it as well

By: William M aka Mr.Lume : July 20th, 2014-20:34

BUT I'd be on the hunt for an original as I'm not a Brown dialed guy,but it does look good w/ the gold case? It looks gold on my I correct w/ this.

Your monitor is correct

By: diamondjim : July 20th, 2014-20:52

Yes, the case is a nice gold-filled case, I haven't touched a thing on it yet. I hate it when a watch kinda grows on you the more you handle it.