I was recently given my great grandfather's watch and wondered if you guys could give me any information about it. The dial says Seamaster, the movement says 500, and the case says Ross GX-6267. From what I've found online, that all seems pretty common. Although, the "12" at the top and no other numerals seems odd. It's been in a drawer for probably the last 20+ years, but it appears to be keeping time well- within a minute over 24 hours.

Obviously I'm curious if it's worth anything, although I assume it is not and I have no interest in selling it. It is "14k gold filled." I'm more interested in any recommendations if it would be worth maintaining and/or restoring, or the off chance that there might be some more interesting history to it. Otherwise, my current plan is to just replace the band and start wearing it.

Thanks for your help.

 

If you plan to wear it on a regular basis it is a "must" to have it cleaned and lubricated before! Otherwise you will run the risk of ruining the movement - after the watch had sat so long in a drawer the oil will have dried and gummed up. The movement looks so bright that it is worth maintaining it - I am pretty sure it will keep time within some seconds per day after some TLC.

kind regards
erich

 

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the advice.

 

Great watch! There is no telling what these type of Omegas will be worth someday. The key as was mentioned here will be taking good care of it. Vintage always gets cooler. You can't put a price on cool.