Hi all.

My collection of early 60' watches grew last Friday when my dad gave me his Seamaster 300. He purchased it in Kristiansand, Norway in 1963 after returning from UN service at the Gaza strip. Mechanically it works superb, however there's a few obstacles to pass before it's in mint condition. I was hoping this forum might help me on my way.
Firstly its the issue of the Bezel ring. Dad lost it in the mid 70' whilst trying to fix a broked down car.
I would of course like to get hold of an original one, but Iv'e heard they are hard to find. Could other bezelrings from that era fit my watch? Then its the issue of dial and hands. Did omega use the same measurements for all early 300's In other words could other dials and hands fit my watch. My last question is this: How to trust online sellers of such spare parts. Which ones are trustworthy.

I would really appreciate som guidance on my quest.
Supra....

 

Any chance of a couple of photos? Makes it easier to give advice.
Ta
R

 

+1 !

 

Hi, Pic's in the making. Ref number on watch is ST 164.014, which probably means 62' mod.

 

Now there is a watch I know many members would love to see. I believe the 164.014 comes with 2 versions of hands. Look forward to the Images.....and welcome aboard!

 

Can't wait to see your pictures. . .There is one person on the planet, Aldo (like Michaelangelo, he is an artist known by only one name ), who can produce a replacement bezel for you. http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=33167

 

This is true, Mike. I was last in touch with him in October of 2012, and he confirmed that for any restoration, he will need the original bezel to be sent to him, and that he stopped offering whole bezels to clients.

 

Here's the result of last nights photoshoot.

 

That watch has seen some action....the dial is a wonderful patina and in good shape. Nice strap also.

 

Thanks for your comments. Its was last overhauled in 2008, but yes it has seen some action. Now back to my original posting. Any Ideas for bezelring? I'm not a 100 % purist so, a ring that fits is the most important for me. Could rings fitting the 024 fit the 014.

Supra......

 

Any experts to recomend?

 

Respectable Member Suprapunk

You have a lovely and original watch. Surely all members would love to see this watch, be brought back to its original glory. It will then be a joy, forever.

Thank-you.

 

Thank you so much for your input. The quest is on........ Anybody with info regarding bezel for the 014, please contact me at the forum. Again thanks.
Supra.......getting older, no longer that punky......