C Dials – Seamasters 176.007, 176.010

General Description:

C dials came in both OSA and OAS text order. These dials have applied metal logos and open date windows. These are only found on gold-plated cases. Similar to Type A dials except the style of hour marker is unique to this type.


Dial C1: “Gold OSA”                                 

Color/finish: Gold with vertical brushing

Product Family: Seamaster

Subfamily: None

Most commonly seen in ref. 176.007MD

How common? Common

Dial C1, here seen on ref. MD 176.010

Other Dial Features

Text at 12:00: OMEGA Seamaster AUTOMATIC

Text at 3:00: None

Hour Markers: Applied  – fancy metal

Logo: Applied

Date Window: Open

6:00 Subdial contrasting color/texture: Same as Dial Stepped

9:00 Subdial colors (top/bottom): Gold/Brown

Minute Numerals: Painted on dial

Swiss Made Text: T – SWISS MADE – T

 

Notes

Identical to C2 except for text order.


Dial C2: “Gold OAS”                                 

Color/finish: Gold with vertical brushing

Product Family: Seamaster

Subfamily: None

Most commonly seen in ref. 176.007MD

How common? Common

Dial C2, on ref. 176.007MD.
Dial C2, on ref. 176.007MD. Photo found on Time Zone, posted by cubbiepants

 

Other Dial Features

Text at 12:00: OMEGA AUTOMATIC Seamaster

Text at 3:00: None

Hour Markers: Applied  – fancy metal

Logo: Applied

Date Window: Open

6:00 Subdial contrasting color/texture: Same as Dial Stepped

9:00 Subdial colors (top/bottom): Gold/Brown

Minute Numerals: Painted on dial

Swiss Made Text: T – SWISS MADE – T or T SWISS MADE T

 

Notes

Identical to C1 except for text order.