Hi

Can anyone help with the year and model number of the watch , it was in my grandfathers possessions and am struggling to find a comparable watch

Thanks

 

It is a gold plated Seamaster ref 176.007 from 1970's. It is powered by Cal 1040, first automatic chronograph in Omega family.

 

From Omega vintage database......the stainless steel brother
Seamaster

Gents' leather strap

Reference
ST 176.0007
International collection
1972
Movement
Type: Automatic (mechanical)
Caliber number: 1040
Created in 1970
22 jewels
Functions
Date, Tachymeter, 24 hours, Chronograph
Case
Stainless steel
Case back
Screw-in
Dial
Metal, with luminous metal hands, luminous hour markers and inside tachometer scale.
Crystal
Armoured hesalite
Bracelet
Leather
Water resistance
60 meters​

 

Very nice I have one like it, be sure to have it serviced if you are going to use it. The box is very nice mine is plastic.

 

Thanks , unfortunately looks like we will have to sell for they estate - any suggestions anyone as to best dealers

 

No but you should retail it at around USD 2000 +.

 

Well, you always be able to offer in our Sales Forum section here........

 

Thanks will have a look