Speedmaster Mark II

[DeepThought]

Hi all

I was looking a buying a Mark II

The one I was looking at is from 1970 and has a service redial.

Would this be ok? Any concerns about buying one with a service dial?

Thanks DT


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[mr.chef]

Is it a service dial or a service dial that has been redialled?

[DeepThought]

Is it a service dial or a service dial that has been redialled?

He says it’s “an original omega service dial”

It looks new


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[Kingstepper]

Is it a service dial or a service dial that has been redialled?

What does redialled mean here?

[Tetlee]

Is it a racing dial variant? If so it's fairly common for people to fit service racing dial and handset which are still available. They don't retain the same value as an original racing but personally I prefer the more vibrant looks to alot of the faded racing dials that are around.

[Tetlee]

What does redialled mean here?

Usually refers to refinished or repainted, neither are usually good. Service dials are often OK IMO on not particularly valuable watches like the mk2, but it does affect resale value.

[DeepThought]

Is it a racing dial variant? If so it's fairly common for people to fit service racing dial and handset which are still available. They don't retain the same value as an original racing but personally I prefer the more vibrant looks to alot of the faded racing dials that are around.

It’s the racing dial, That’s my preference aswell, it looks vibrant and new.

Thanks for the comments folks


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[Matt8500]

Original 1969 dial, I love the look of the original and still think it is vibrant

[DeepThought]

Original 1969 dial, I love the look of the original and still think it is vibrant

It is gorgeous


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[Neil.C]

Better show mine then!

FWIW I think new dials on a vintage watch look a bit odd.

[Tetlee]

Both of the above look superb, my comment was that I prefer them to some of the faded dials(as in the colour all but washed out, usually what you find on the affordable ones these days) . I would take a nice original like either of those all day every day.

And also agree a perfect dial on an old watch looks a bit off. I've considered having the racing dial and handset fitted to my own non-racing Mk2 many times, if ever I did I would have the case professionally refinished at the same time.

[I a n]

My second MKII original T-Swiss Made-T dial. Re-lumed with "aged" superluminova (still got this)



My 1st MKII - Service dial and service hands



My 1st MKII Service Dial - original dial, original hands



Sold the original dial + hands (mistake!)

This was in the days when you could just order Omega dials + hands from Cousins for not much money.

[Stilgoe1972]

I purchased one earlier this year with a service dial and refurbed case. I love it. The bracelet was a bit shagged out though so I purchased a new omega one £££. I also got the original dial and hands with the sale. Maybe find one that has the original bits too. I think they look great in original dial form and serviced dial form . Good luck:)
FYI both pics are as I/C so the colours etc haven’t been adjusted.




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