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Omega Seamaster Pro weird markings

My financee purchased a new Omega Seamaster Pro for me last week as a gift. I have a few Tag Heuer's and have been a big fan of Omega for a long time. This is my first but not my last. The problem is that she brought this from an internet unathorized dealer and I question its authenticity.

The edges of the phosphorescent markings, especially at the 12 o'clock hour, seem to be unusually jagged and rough, not straight and smooth. Also on the case back, at the 3 o'clock hour, there is an unusual engraved marking containing the Omega symbol in a circle with lines and what seems to be a star.

The movement itself seems fine and the serial number is present. I got the box and paperwork minus the warranty card. I usually buy my watches from an AD and I'm not familiar with Omega to know if it is real or fake. Can someone help me? Thanks.

Here are a few photos I took of it, not good quality though.

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