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I recently modded my Omega SMP 300M 2552.80 cause I was tired of the dead tritium and wanted the sword hands and dial for lume performance. This is my daily beater and has no significant monetary value so I wasn't too worried about doing these easy mods on it. I'm a sentimental dude and even...

I sent my grandpa's Anker watch late 1940s early 50s to one watch maker and they ruined the dial by accident. I decided to get a different watch maker to redial the watch. It is not perfect but I asked for it not to me perfect. I asked about the outer ring and they told me the markers became...

I sent my grandpa's Anker watch to one watch maker and they ruined the dial by accident. I decided to get a different watch maker to redial the watch. It is not perfect but I asked for it not to me perfect. I asked about the outer ring and they told me the markers became black with age and...

I feel like I'm being trolled... I ordered this from a private seller in the UK. His communication and the price feels a bit off, but I'm not sure about this watch... I'd be grateful if anyone comment? Looks OK, but maybe it's a redial? The strap is certainly a replacement... I just don't know...

Hello! I am considering buying this Omega Geneve. I am not an experienced watch collector so I would like some help. I am 99% certain the watch itself is not a fake (or at least not completely a fake) since there is engraving on the case back, stating that it was given to an individual for 20...

Hi. I was just wondering if you could tell me if this ref. 7855 is a redial? First Longines purchase but just want to make sure it's legit. Thanks.

It is a Piaget 12603 from the 1960s. Serial number: 90551

Hello! I would appreciate if someone could help me if the dial of this watch is original or not. Compared to most other IWC's from this time period, the lettering seems oddly thick. Thank you!

I'm new to vintage and trying to learn more about it. I would like if you could tell me if this watch is redialed or any other problems you encounter. If you could provide me with tips for recognizing redials or overpolished watches would be of great help, but is understandable if you don't...

Auction going on currently Christie's, dial has been reprinted and hands have been relumed, lightly polished but good condition case and extract from archives confirming its date of sale circa 1957. It does have original crown and the quite rare 12-600 movement (first automatic from Patek)...

I am fairly new to the world of vintage watches and ebay is truly a minefield. Right now I am trying to learn about what makes an authentic JLC Futurematic because that icon is a top contender for the next acquisition (probably a Dubey first :)). Anyways, saw this post on Ebay...

Recently got hooked on vintage watches, so I am eager to learn how to detect redials. This is an example from ebay of a bad dial restoration and in my opinion is a good learning material. Obviously the seller is honest and posted pictures of the dial before the restoration. Before redial (I...

I found a nice Gruen 462 recently, but the dial was a nightmare. Not only is all the text and finish gone, but someone scrawled the numbers on it with a ballpoint pen. o| I prefer original dials in nearly all cases, but ballpoint numbers is a bit much. Does anyone have an image of what such...

I have read horror stories about sending vintage watches for service and owners getting something they didn't expect in return - a polished case, relumed hands or dial, new hands, etc. Is there a standard note/list of "please don't change ______" that is recommended when having a watch...

Does this GP look like a redial? The "Girard-Perregaux" text looks a bit...wobbly? And the "K" in "HAWK" is too far from the "W"? Thanks for your help in advance!

Hello folks, When in doubt, seek an expert's opinion! I picked up this vintage Omega cal. 265 and, although I rather like the stainless dial, I have my suspicions about it. The watch has a lovely English case, by Dennison, that matches the date of the movement - 1951-52. The movement is...

Full disclosure, it is a Franken. I know some people here frown upon those. Here are the details........ Watch details: Case: Swiss made Sandoz submariner case manufactured in the 1970's. Company was founded by Henri SANDOZ in 1870 in malleray, Switzerland. Crown: Genuine Rolex triplock...

Hi all! I'm a massive fan of the site and forums but this is my first post. I recently acquired a Vulcain Cricket alarm watch from everyone's favourite online marketplace and would like some advise from the esteemed members here. After receiving the watch, the first thing I noticed (which...

I'd appreciate your kind expertise. I'm thinking this 60's era Constellation has a re-dial of some sort. Can anyone confirm my suspicions? Thanks much for your expertise! Purchased this Constellation a bit ago and had my AD check it out before return period was over. Internally, it's a 564...

Some of the redials and outright fake watches for sale can be easily identified if you know where to look. Should all the clues and giveaways be shared in the forum? One argument for "no" is that sharing this information helps the forgers to improve their fakes. Some of us believe that the...