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Any Insights - Found This On A Beach in Massachusetts in 1970’s
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JJDook
·It is missing the marker at 9
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·uncommon-seamaster-ref-kl-6292-cal-560-open-to-all-cal-560-rarities-in-desmonds-write-up.65247
please add yours here when appropriate
please add yours here when appropriate
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RES13
·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.
If you are looking local-ish, look into Zimmerman Watch Repair in York PA.
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JJDook
·Just to add one more piece of info: between the bottom lugs on the case, it's stamped "14k (probably) gold filled" which means it's not solid gold but the layer of gold is a lot thicker than it it were gold plated (but still not too thick to be worn through or damaged).
Also, the original black dial increases its rarity and value a little.
I would second the recommendation for Tanner Morehouse at TM Watch.
If you are looking local-ish, look into Zimmerman Watch Repair in York PA.
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JJDook
·Thank you for the recommendations.
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__ryan__
·J JJDookI 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 !!!!
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Olhenry56
·Yes, the dial is damaged, but I think it's still rather attractive as-is. I would be reluctant to have the dial cleaned or restored, as that may end up damaging it further or ruining its character. The patina seems befitting of the Seamaster title, and I bet it'll look good under a new crystal.
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Fallout Boy
·joke on/ ultra rare OMEGA Beachmaster/ joke off
Cool find and worth to be carefully restored
Cool find and worth to be carefully restored
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JJDook
·Yes, the dial is damaged, but I think it's still rather attractive as-is. I would be reluctant to have the dial cleaned or restored, as that may end up damaging it further or ruining its character. The patina seems befitting of the Seamaster title, and I bet it'll look good under a new crystal.
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JJDook
·I was kind of thinking the same thing!!!
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Dr No
·I would leave the dial as is. Any attempt at improving it is at least as likely to fail as it is to succeed.
Art
Art
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JJDook
·Thanks!! I agree.
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Dan S
·I would leave the dial as is. Any attempt at improving it is at least as likely to fail as it is to succeed.
Art
I agree with Art. Also, if the dial is restored, it's just one more restored watch. If you leave the dial as-is, it tells a better story. Just get the movement running well and straighten the lug, and you will have a great conversation piece. Even so, it will cost much more than the watch is worth, but that's really not the point.
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SOG53
·Behind a polished or new crystal that dial may have an awesome "starry night" appearance Hope to see it again after restoration
