Hi all

I bought this Seamaster a couple years ago, and I don't know how old it is. Can anyone tell me something based on the looks only?

Best,
Christian

 

Hi Christian,
I would estimate 1960-1962
Enjoy your watch!

 

Since it's a front loader, dating can absolutely be done without removing the back.

 

I'm completely without technical knowledge in the watch department, so please enlighten me - what is frontloading? Fixed back, and the front comes off instead?

 

OK - Now Christian knows that this is a front loader!

But he wants to know how old his watch is

 

You answered his question. Now he knows.

 

You can only reach the movement by removing crown and plexi from the front.

 

Love the way a repairman has left his mark on the back of the case.

 

Ha, I've never noticed that!

 

That S shape in Seamaster can be dated fairly confidently to 1958-1962.

 

Probably 6xx movement. Agree with passover early 60's. Don't know if these hands were around in the 50's. The indice dial styling was a little more flamboyant in the 50's.
Others will know more....