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: 1. Do you know what kind of finish or lacquer
: is used on the SMP's bezel to give it the blue
: coloring?
The strip with the color and numbers on the bezel is actually a small insert piece that is replacable without removing the main bezel.
On the blue-bezel watches, this insert piece is made of aluminum. The blue portion is an anodized finish applied to the aluminum. It is very durable - my SMP is over 2 years old and I can see no nicks or scratches in the blue with the naked eye.
: 2. Do you know what material is used to produce
: the sea wave dial on the SMP?
The base of the dial itself is brass. The wave effect is a multi-level painting process. Omega tells me their modern dial painting process should keep the dial perfect for several decades -- unlike the older dials from the 60's and earlier that could start to deteriorate visibly after as little as 10 years.
The modern dial life is also aided by all current and recent Omega watches having at least 30 meter water resistance when they leave the factory. That further reduces the risk of humidity related problems that lessened the lives of older watches dials.
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