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Any Insights - Found This On A Beach in Massachusetts in 1970’s
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·Everything you need to know to obtain more information is in your photos.
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-us-collection-seamaster-de-ville-kl-6292
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-us-collection-seamaster-de-ville-kl-6292
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·Sorry. This is my first post on this site. Probably done incorrectly. I was wondering if this would be worth restoring???
Info I found:
On back of watch says: “Seamaster”
Front of watch: Says “Omega Automatic” then below it says “Seamaster Deville”
Inside watch: in the triangle says “Omega Watch Co” then below the triangle is “Ross”. KL6292 and what may be a serial or model??? 936983
Also inside watch: on the works - says “Seventeen 17 Jewels”. “Unadjusted” “Omega Watch Co Swiss”. “Omega 560”. Serial number??? 23832003
Sorry if the photos are not great. Best I could do. Any information from people with knowledge would be appreciated. The plexi crystal has been beaten or worn down. Probably from weather and beach.
Info I found:
On back of watch says: “Seamaster”
Front of watch: Says “Omega Automatic” then below it says “Seamaster Deville”
Inside watch: in the triangle says “Omega Watch Co” then below the triangle is “Ross”. KL6292 and what may be a serial or model??? 936983
Also inside watch: on the works - says “Seventeen 17 Jewels”. “Unadjusted” “Omega Watch Co Swiss”. “Omega 560”. Serial number??? 23832003
Sorry if the photos are not great. Best I could do. Any information from people with knowledge would be appreciated. The plexi crystal has been beaten or worn down. Probably from weather and beach.
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·Everything you need to know to obtain more information is in your photos.
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-us-collection-seamaster-de-ville-kl-6292
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·Everything you need to know to obtain more information is in your photos.
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-us-collection-seamaster-de-ville-kl-6292
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··schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collectorYes… worth getting restored and serviced. Going to cost $500 ish for a service and a lug fix…
Find a watchmaker with a Omega parts account and they will look after you. Someone will recommend somewhere in your proximity give or take a state or two…
Find a watchmaker with a Omega parts account and they will look after you. Someone will recommend somewhere in your proximity give or take a state or two…
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·Yes… worth getting restored and serviced. Going to cost $500 ish for a service and a lug fix…
Find a watchmaker with an Omega parts account and they will look after you. Someone will recommend somewhere in your proximity give or take a state or two…
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·I agree with STANDY. It’s a nice find. Only 3,000 of this particular caliber were made so it’s somewhat rare. Note that rare does not necessarily mean valuable. Do not send this to Omega for service. As STANDY noted, you need a good independent watchmaker with an Omega parts account. Tanner Morehouse at TM Watch Co. in Fargo, ND does this kind of restorative work, but he’s likely to charge more than $500 to restore a watch in this condition. You can email him for an estimate. If you do, include all of your photos of the watch. Put this on a nice 18mm strap. RIOS1931.com has some nice straps at reasonable prices.
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·Looks like an American made Ross case with a nice black dial.
I agree it’s certainly worth getting restored. An important element will be the condition of the dial. Is there any corrosion, scratches or damage or is it all on the crystal? The crystal is cheap to replace (or even polish clean). The dial in the other hand is almost impossible to find and black dials are sought after as most were silver/white.
I agree it’s certainly worth getting restored. An important element will be the condition of the dial. Is there any corrosion, scratches or damage or is it all on the crystal? The crystal is cheap to replace (or even polish clean). The dial in the other hand is almost impossible to find and black dials are sought after as most were silver/white.
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·If it was found on a beach that means exposure to sand and possibly to salt water. I'll be interested to hear what the assessment is after the OP takes it to a watchmaker for evaluation.
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·Looks like it's missing a 9 'o clock marker too.
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·I agree with STANDY. It’s a nice find. Only 3,000 of this particular caliber were made so it’s somewhat rare. Note that rare does not necessarily mean valuable. Do not send this to Omega for service. As STANDY noted, you need a good independent watchmaker with an Omega parts account. Tanner Morehouse at TM Watch Co. in Fargo, ND does this kind of restorative work, but he’s likely to charge more than $500 to restore a watch in this condition. You can email him for an estimate. If you do, include all of your photos of the watch. Put this on a nice 18mm strap. RIOS1931.com has some nice straps at reasonable prices.
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·Thanks for the additional information and suggestions!!!
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·Just my curiosity as I am new to this site/forum. What does “OP” stand for? Original poster??? I would like it to be evaluated. I live in greater Philadelphia. Any recommendations of reputable/recommended watch restorers or evaluators in my neck of the woods. Could be NY/NJ/PA/DE/MD or DC areas. Thanks in advance for help, suggestions or guidance.
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·J JJDookJust my curiosity as I am new to this site/forum. What does “OP” stand for? Original poster??? I would like it to be evaluated. I live in greater Philadelphia. Any recommendations of reputable/recommended watch restorers or evaluators in my neck of the woods. Could be NY/NJ/PA/DE/MD or DC areas. Thanks in advance for help, suggestions or guidance.
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·I do think it was exposed to beach sand and salt water. The black face is a bit messy. But possibly could be cleaned. The plexi case has had good wear. The inside of the watch looks surprisingly nice!! And the marker at “9” is missing as mentioned in another reply. I will try to get a better picture of the dial with the cover taken off.
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·J JJDookInfo I found:
On back of watch says: “Seamaster”
Front of watch: Says “Omega Automatic” then below it says “Seamaster Deville”
Inside watch: in the triangle says “Omega Watch Co” then below the triangle is “Ross”. KL6292 and what may be a serial or model??? 936983
Also inside watch: on the works - says “Seventeen 17 Jewels”. “Unadjusted” “Omega Watch Co Swiss”. “Omega 560”. Serial number??? 23832003
Also, the original black dial increases its rarity and value a little.
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·I took the cover off and saw that they’re what looks like damage. Probably from exposure to Salt Water. I will be curious to see if it could be restored or what a watchmaker would say when evaluating. Might not be worth restoring but it would be kind of cool for a watch to take a beating from the ocean and get it back operational !!!!
