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  1. avd88 Jan 24, 2023

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    Hi,

    Does anyone know why some seamasters have a different S? At first I thought one was a fake but I’ve seen that S several times now on vintage omegas.

    Below photos of two examples:

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  2. Davidt Jan 24, 2023

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    Different fonts from different periods.

    Your first ‘rounded S’ is typical of the mid 60’s and beyond. The ‘coat hanger as’ in your second pic is earlier.
    There’s also a ‘rounded S’ from the 50’s with a larger bottom half to the S
     
  3. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jan 24, 2023

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    There have been many many variations of Seamaster fonts over the years.

    Both examples you show look fine to me.
     
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  4. qazwsx1 Jan 24, 2023

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    Agree with @JimInOz :)
    Some of the variation in the “S” shape (in my collection) which I believe all of them are legit.
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  5. DaveK Yoda of Yodelers Jan 24, 2023

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    The 2 humped “m” and the 3 humped “m” are another quirk. And to be honest, this was a really odd sentence to type.