Dial Patina?

[2bigalow]

Looking to get some opinions regarding dial patina. I have an Omega Seamaster 300 SMP purchased new in 1997 that is now in need of a service after 25 years of hard duty. The original lume has taken on a nice patina without any additional aging anywhere else on the dial. However, the hands have some minor corrosion and will need to be replaced, along the the bezel which has seen better days and doesn't rotate correctly. My question is, replace dial to match the new hands and bezel? Or keep the original dial?
Decisions, decisions.

[2bigalow]

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[alllexandru]

I would keep it as it is.

Anyway if you decide to replace the replace the dial & hands for correct st up of lume and ask Omega to hand over to you all the replaced parts

[Carguy87]

I love the way your dial has aged so I’d keep it. That said having fresh hands with aged lume plots on the dial might look odd, so something to think about if considering replacing one without the other. I think you could just get the rotation issue fixed, service the movement and keep it as is otherwise. Alternatively you could do the full overhaul and make it look like new which could be cool in its own way too! Keep us posted on what you decide

[AEC]

Where will it go for service? An Omega Service Center may not be your best bet. The factory-authorized independent in Seattle called Nesbit's Fine Watch Service is (in my experience) a better provider. Factory parts account and technical expertise, great communication about your preferences for replacement versus retention of original parts and finishes, and a three-year warranty (if I recall correctly on that last point). Jan Nesbit will phone you to discuss recommendations and preferences. Turn-around times have been quick in my experience.

I have had three experiences with Omega Service Centers, and all three times my watches did not operate correctly afterward and had to go back. I've also had three experiences with Nesbit's, and all three times my watches looked and operated beautifully afterward.

I'm an odd duck when it comes to patina and would prefer new stuff under the crystal.

[ratty]

Originally Posted by Carguy87

I love the way your dial has aged so I’d keep it. That said having fresh hands with aged lume plots on the dial might look odd, so something to think about if considering replacing one without the other. I think you could just get the rotation issue fixed, service the movement and keep it as is otherwise. Alternatively you could do the full overhaul and make it look like new which could be cool in its own way too! Keep us posted on what you decide

I agree.

I like the way the dial, hands and bezel look.

[G3Z]

I’d leave it as it is - if you want the bezel working, get a new bezel with your insert fitted.

[2bigalow]

Thanks for all the replies. I'm leaning toward keeping it as is, servicing only the movement and bezel. I will most likely have it serviced and Feldmar Watch Company in LA, they have been good me over the years. And of course browse their extensive showroom for my next, how do I explain to the wife, watch purchase.

[GTS Dean]

I'm with Carguy - I'd replace the hands and leave the dial. Few things are more useless than a watch in the dark with dead lume on the hands. Totally unlike Rolex, Omega will give you all your old parts back after a service.