1960 (61?) Seamaster Purchase - How did I do?

hoipolloi

Well, If you like it, enjoy it.
Hope you like mine, too.

S svey

Hey all,

Recently pulled the trigger on a 1960 Seamater 562 cal, the listing said 1961 but the Omega Watch Data Base said 1960. I got it for $330. The dial looks original and un-restored, the photo is a bit too grainy to see if it's factory glass, the crown photo is also blurry but I think it's safe to assume it's not original since I see no stamp, and it's my understanding that omega stamped all there watch crowns circa 1950 and on.

Either way I'm happy with it, I love the un-restored dial. I'm curious to about the hands and if they are original and and if you think this was good purchase, or if I got duped... Either way I'm wearing it! Also, if you know where I can get an original crown I would love to source one if not I'll ask the shop when I get it serviced

S svey

Thanks, I appreciate all the feedback. It sounds like I could have done better especially with the dial, and for a bit less money too. But I'm ok with that! This is my first vintage watch and I wanted something iconic and affordable. I guess being naive my appetite for patina coupled with my expectation of how a vintage watch should look might be a bit misguided. I wish I would have found you guys sooner, but I'm still stoked. I'll find an appropriate channel and get some high quality pics... Maybe then we'll all be able to make out OMEGA! 😉

S svey

Hey all,

Recently pulled the trigger on a 1960 Seamater 562 cal, the listing said 1961 but the Omega Watch Data Base said 1960. I got it for $330. The dial looks original and un-restored, the photo is a bit too grainy to see if it's factory glass, the crown photo is also blurry but I think it's safe to assume it's not original since I see no stamp, and it's my understanding that omega stamped all there watch crowns circa 1950 and on.

Either way I'm happy with it, I love the un-restored dial. I'm curious to about the hands and if they are original and and if you think this was good purchase, or if I got duped... Either way I'm wearing it! Also, if you know where I can get an original crown I would love to source one if not I'll ask the shop when I get it serviced

Radiozoop

Hey buddy, if your appetite for vintage means you want the watch to look like it does then it's none of our business to tell you what to like, or even what is right or wrong. After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder! 😀 I know you took our criticisms well and I'm not commenting about your response, I just wanted to clarify that. With this being said, if you ever have questions, post up and we will give your our honest advice!

Welcome to OF!

S svey

Hey all,

Recently pulled the trigger on a 1960 Seamater 562 cal, the listing said 1961 but the Omega Watch Data Base said 1960. I got it for $330. The dial looks original and un-restored, the photo is a bit too grainy to see if it's factory glass, the crown photo is also blurry but I think it's safe to assume it's not original since I see no stamp, and it's my understanding that omega stamped all there watch crowns circa 1950 and on.

Either way I'm happy with it, I love the un-restored dial. I'm curious to about the hands and if they are original and and if you think this was good purchase, or if I got duped... Either way I'm wearing it! Also, if you know where I can get an original crown I would love to source one if not I'll ask the shop when I get it serviced