Hey everyone. Be gentle. This is my first post.

So my grandfather gave me his Omega Seamaster Deville a few years back. I have worn it, but never really taken an interest in it until now. Before anyone says anything, I know the crystal is not from Omega, and I will be getting the correct crystal sometime soon. I know it is 1960s-1970s, but I have not been able to find the same exact one through my time searching. I got the leather band about a year ago from the Omega store on 5th Ave. in NYC, and they confirmed authenticity and polished it for me. Does anyone know the model of the watch? I am also curious to know what the price range on these are now. Thanks for the help!

 

Looks to me like a ref 14905 case. If you can get a look at the caseback then you'll know for sure--although I think most of these came in a case that required the movement to be removed through the front of the case so you'll probably want a watchmaker to help you out. I don't believe those hands are original either. I'd say just enjoy the watch and keep it away from the polishing wheel!

**I'm a newbie, so I very well could be wrong and hopefully more experienced members will come check.**

 

Polishing is generally not a good move. If you like it and it's your watch fine, but among collectors it lowers the value. Yes, ask a watchmaker (not someone who changes watch batteries in the mall) to open the back and take good pictures of the inside of the caseback and of the movement. Try to get the numbers. Will your camera let you zoom in and fill the frame?

 

I don't think the forum does valuations. What is your reason for asking about it now? Are you thinking of putting in on ebay?

I would keep it if its a gift from your grandfather. If so, then the price ranges doesn't matter.

 

This x100

Then we can assist more and you can check ebay for prices.

 

We do.

 

OK I stand corrected. But if my memory serves right I do remember seeing the same reply elsewhere..

 

Seeing that I've given my opinion on various watches hundreds of times over the last three years and still remain a member, I'd say it is a pretty normal practise. In the end, a valuation carries no more weight than the member giving it.

 

I wouldn't dream of selling it. The price aspect was just out of curiosity.

 

Sorry. I had my fixed 35mm lens on. Couldn't get any closer.

 

Oh! the hands aren't original? I'll have to replace those as well. I'd like to get it back to its original state.

 

Or Chrono24 always a good guide

 

Do you know what the original hands are? Or is that question more for someone at an Omega store?

 

Once we know the model you can search for other ones. An Omega store will know nothing about a vintage watch. We have seen them confirm obvious fakes, and call legit ones fakes. They know nothing about older models, it’s like going to a Ford dealership asking asking a salesman questions about a 1973 Ford LTD.

 

Here is the back, if that helps at all.

 

As mentioned above, you'll have to get pics of the inside of the caseback in order to know the reference for certain. You may also want to compare your piece to the following example sold a while back on this forum.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/ome...aster-de-ville-w-beautiful-silver-dial.28729/

This may give you a better idea of what hands typically look like for your watch, and you can also compare the noticeable differences in the printing of the text between your watch and the watch above.

Also, a quick google search of Omega Seamaster De Ville will pull up lots of images of similar watches.

 

Yes I know. I have admitted that I made a mistake in the previous post. I messed up the rules with another forum which I will not mention here.

I won't edit my post and let it be a warning to the others. I am waiting for the third person to come in to tell me I made a mistake.

 

Ah! I've seen those hands before. If I were to somehow find a set from a similar watch, would they fit in mine? I guess they wouldn't be exactly alike.