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Advice on Condition and Value of '66 Seamaster

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Hi all. I am a new member to the forum, and a newb to the world of vintage Omegas. I have made a slightly impulsive buy on fleebay of a Seamaster, which, according to the serial number, should be a 1966 model.

I'm wondering about the caseback (no seahorse logo) and the condition of the movement. The photos are from the listing, as I haven't taken possession.

Any and all advice would be appreciated.
 
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As ignorant as I am when it comes to vintage Seamasters, I strongly suspect that the movement is made up of parts from different watches, and doesn't belong in that case. I hope I'm wrong.
 
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Thank you for the reply. That is not what I was hoping to hear. Given my ignorance, the only diligence I mustered on this front was to google examples of seamaster 562 movements and see if they generally appeared similar. The only thing that stands out to me is the discoloration on the gears - I never imagined it wasn't the correct movement.
 
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Stay away from this franken, it is totally wrong.
Too late. But does it matter if the OP just wants a functioning Omega dress watch? I'm sure he'll be more careful with his next watch purchase.
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use your brains and not your heart. Emotional choices above rational choices are not always being good. Follow your trust. It looks amazing, for sure, but like others already say it looks not totally original
 
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I appreciate all the responses - can you elaborate at all on what is unoriginal/doesn't fit in the 562 movement, or does the "frankeness" apply to other areas as well?
In deciding to bid, my focus was principally on the dial - it's attractive, but still has signs of age, making me think it wasn't a redial. The hands were a bit of a question mark, as I didn't find pictures of other Seamasters with the same. But despite looking at various sites , I wasn't able to come up with much in the way of help in evaluating the movement.
 
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Bad franken.

Case back is from a different gold-plated case, present case heavily polished, dial looks refinished, hands are incorrect, crown incorrect, franken movement in poor condition.
 
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Movement is a patchwork of parts, several shades of copper can be seen. 562 isn't chronometer grade, so bridge marked "adjusted 5 positions..." doesn't belong. Caseback isn't a Seamaster's one, case neither probably. Dubious dial.Total franken.
 
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Movement also looks filthy

The only thing this one is missing is the paperclip
 
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Definitely a redial. Look at the S on Seamaster - looks like it's been down the pub!
 
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The script actually reads, "Seanaster" and rightfully so, a NASTY re-dial. Ask for a Re-fund! ;-)

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Was able to cancel the sale - thanks for the help (and lesson learned).
That is a good a job and even better if you lost no money in the process
 
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