1956 Omega Seamaster - Owned by a Submarine Commander

R RSStokes

I recently purchased a 1956 Omega Seamaster owned & inscribed by Lt. Commander Bill McKenzie, who was the Executive Officer aboard the submarine USS Greenfish (1956-1958). His complete biography is on my website, www.TimeCapsule-watch.com. (Click <Presentation / Personal> on the top menu.....)

As a watch designed for sailors, this Seamaster has the ultimate provenance -- it was actually used by a US Navy submarine commander. As you will note in the attached photos, the dial & bezel are in perfect condition; the inscribed stainless steel case back is worn & pitted (as befits a watch exposed to the Pacific Ocean for many years!). The inscription reads, "LCDR Bill McKenzie ~ USS Greenfish SS351"

Captain McKenzie died in 2018; I purchased his Omega from eBay. I have not opened up the case, so I don't know the movement type.

Please let me know what you think!

R RSStokes

Good afternoon! Captain McKenzie joined the "Eternal Patrol" of submariners in 2018. It was sold by his granddaughter, whom I contacted after I purchased the watch. She wrote back, "Wow! This is amazing! Bill, or "Mac" as he was referred to is my grandpa! He passed a few years back and I had ended up with some different random things of his and my Grandma's. I am so glad this ended up in the hands of someone who would appreciate it. And that is what I was hoping for. It did no good to anyone sitting in some drawer here. Wow. I appreciate you telling me this and glad you are enjoying it! This has really made my year, considering what a strange and sad one it has been. Thank you so much" I wrote her back, telling her that if her family ever wanted it returned, I would do so. "Your never actually own a watch....you merely look after it for the next generation"

I have returned four WW2 watches (one to the original sailor (who is 91), and three the families (see my website for the stories....). I hope to continue returning more of them.

OMEGuy

I think I like your watch.

Here is my watch, looking similar to yours.

R RSStokes

I recently purchased a 1956 Omega Seamaster owned & inscribed by Lt. Commander Bill McKenzie, who was the Executive Officer aboard the submarine USS Greenfish (1956-1958). His complete biography is on my website, www.TimeCapsule-watch.com. (Click <Presentation / Personal> on the top menu.....)

As a watch designed for sailors, this Seamaster has the ultimate provenance -- it was actually used by a US Navy submarine commander. As you will note in the attached photos, the dial & bezel are in perfect condition; the inscribed stainless steel case back is worn & pitted (as befits a watch exposed to the Pacific Ocean for many years!). The inscription reads, "LCDR Bill McKenzie ~ USS Greenfish SS351"

Captain McKenzie died in 2018; I purchased his Omega from eBay. I have not opened up the case, so I don't know the movement type.

Please let me know what you think!

Maskelyne

I reckon it is a

That looks like a restored dial to me, beautiful watch though.

R RSStokes

Good afternoon! Captain McKenzie joined the "Eternal Patrol" of submariners in 2018. It was sold by his granddaughter, whom I contacted after I purchased the watch. She wrote back, "Wow! This is amazing! Bill, or "Mac" as he was referred to is my grandpa! He passed a few years back and I had ended up with some different random things of his and my Grandma's. I am so glad this ended up in the hands of someone who would appreciate it. And that is what I was hoping for. It did no good to anyone sitting in some drawer here. Wow. I appreciate you telling me this and glad you are enjoying it! This has really made my year, considering what a strange and sad one it has been. Thank you so much" I wrote her back, telling her that if her family ever wanted it returned, I would do so. "Your never actually own a watch....you merely look after it for the next generation"

I have returned four WW2 watches (one to the original sailor (who is 91), and three the families (see my website for the stories....). I hope to continue returning more of them.

ConElPueblo

Beautiful, unrestored watch.

Maskelyne

I don´t say that it´s a reprint, but I think it has been cleaned, that´s it. Dials with almost new apperances get that impression.