My plan was simple: install a gen dial and hand set onto a rep 45mm PO. Like with most plans, however, it's always simple until you get started. As it turned out, the gen dial I purchased had damaged 11 and 7 markers. While the watch-smith was trying to fix the markers, he nicked the omega emblem on the gen dial and broke it. I instructed him to adhere the rep emblem to the gen dial.
I had expected to be truly upset with the resulting product. Much to my surprise, I don't mind the rep emblem at all! What makes a gen dial pop is the brilliant orange color of the 12, 6 and 9, and the satin black finish of the dial. Honestly, the omega emblem is something you notice only if it's missing!
And I am very happy with the work he did on the 11 and 7 markers. If you look very closely you will see a slight difference in color (the difference is not noticeable while casually looking at the watch). And I must give the watch-smith a credit for fixing the rep emblem. It is spot on center and aligned perfectly.
I now have a gen crown and He valve -- should I roll the dice again?
I had expected to be truly upset with the resulting product. Much to my surprise, I don't mind the rep emblem at all! What makes a gen dial pop is the brilliant orange color of the 12, 6 and 9, and the satin black finish of the dial. Honestly, the omega emblem is something you notice only if it's missing!
And I am very happy with the work he did on the 11 and 7 markers. If you look very closely you will see a slight difference in color (the difference is not noticeable while casually looking at the watch). And I must give the watch-smith a credit for fixing the rep emblem. It is spot on center and aligned perfectly.
I now have a gen crown and He valve -- should I roll the dice again?
