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I inherited this non-working Omega Automatic from an elderly friend a few years back and it had belonged to his father before him. It is clearly older, but I cannot seem to find a match to this dial, with the lower cross-hair second hand in any image searches. I've seen similar looking Seamasters but this isn't labeled as one on the face. The original band has been replaced with a Lenox expansion band at some point.

There are no visible markings near the lugs, and the only markings on the back look to be 14K with the Omega logo and the original owners initials. It appears someone has attempted to remove the back at some point and made some scratches. I have not attempted to remove the back because I can't see any sort of notch to aid in removal and I don't want to make things even worse.

I was curious as to what model this is, potential value, and if it's worth having it repaired.


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Indeed the watch has no case-back, it is opened from the front. Most likely it is a US-cased watch and it has no particular model name. You would need to have the case opened to learn much more about it. I would estimate the realistic market value of the watch to be in the ballpark of $1200, more or less, primarily due to the high current price of gold. The watch is in decent shape, but seems to have some blemishes on the dial.
 
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Indeed the watch has no case-back, it is opened from the front. Most likely it is a US-cased watch and it has no particular model name. You would need to have the case opened to learn much more about it. I would estimate the realistic market value of the watch to be in the ballpark of $1200, more or less, primarily due to the high current price of gold. The watch is in decent shape, but seems to have some blemishes on the dial.
I don't have much info about the watch other than the original owner came to NYC from Russia in the 40s. The dial is blemish free, what came through in the pictures was a little schmutz on the crystal. Opening the case is above my pay grade, where would I have this done and what should the costs be?

The other question I have, is it worth having repaired if I intend to sell it? Because I'm used to a modern styling, I feel like the dial looks too small for my wrist.
 
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You should not do any repairs if you intend to sell it. Have a watchmaker open it and take good photos of the movement and the inside of the case with the movement removed. If you come back with photos of the inside, I'm sure we would be happy to help you interpret them.

If the dial is clean, a buyer would probably pay a bit more than my previous estimate, but TBH, selling the watch is up to you.
 
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It looks like a local gold variation on the 14700 Seamaster.
 
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I guess my next question is, anyone know a watchmaker in the Central Florida area?
 
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I found a CMW21 Watch Maker about an hour from my house in Tampa. https://www.watchrestoration.com/

I may see how he does with this one and then bring him my father's non-working vintage Speedmaster to get running. I know dad had it sent out somewhere years ago and they told him the parts he needed weren't available and sent it back. This place seems like they might be able to make a part if it needs something that isn't available
 
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I found a CMW21 Watch Maker about an hour from my house in Tampa. https://www.watchrestoration.com/

I may see how he does with this one and then bring him my father's non-working vintage Speedmaster to get running. I know dad had it sent out somewhere years ago and they told him the parts he needed weren't available and sent it back. This place seems like they might be able to make a part if it needs something that isn't available

Did you use the Find a Professional? Check their rating if any and certificates if listed.

Before driving out there. Call and ask what a simple service costs

You said you wanted to sell it and Dan said not to repair if you plan on selling, so I would take that advice.
 
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Did you use the Find a Professional? Check their rating if any and certificates if listed.

Before driving out there. Call and ask what a simple service costs

You said you wanted to sell it and Dan said not to repair if you plan on selling, so I would take that advice.
I did use the Find a Professional which gave me the address to this business but it had a different person's name than the picture of the certificate they have posted on their website. I was unable to find that name on the awci search.
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I will call them and ask about a basic service and to get detailed photos of its internals, I just want to have all of my ducks in a row before taking up their time on the phone.

As far as repair, is the reason not to repair it because it won't make a return on the investment, or is it because it could actually decrease the value?
 
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As far as repair, is the reason not to repair it because it won't make a return on the investment, or is it because it could actually decrease the value?
You won't recoup the cost of the repair for sure, and depending on what is done, the value could be decreased. Now you'll probably want an education on what things decrease the value. You asked a question, "The other question I have, is it worth having repaired if I intend to sell it?" ... you got your answer.

Why do you come here and ask questions from experienced people and experts, and then ignore their advice and demand further explanations. Just believe me, buyers who appreciate the collectibility of this watch don't want you or some unknown watchmaker tampering with it.
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I did use the Find a Professional which gave me the address to this business but it had a different person's name than the picture of the certificate they have posted on their website. I was unable to find that name on the awci search.
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I will call them and ask about a basic service and to get detailed photos of its internals, I just want to have all of my ducks in a row before taking up their time on the phone.

As far as repair, is the reason not to repair it because it won't make a return on the investment, or is it because it could actually decrease the value?
As Dan said. Some buyers have their own watchmakers and would rather not have someone muck around with the watch. Sell as is and save the time and money.
 
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