Early Seamaster

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Hello, I am hoping to identify the seamaster automatic that I recently recently acquired. I have no history on it. I'd like to get a value on it for insurance purposes. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you
 
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To be frank, an early 1950s stainless steel Omega is probably not worth much more than £500, if you’re lucky, so not really worth paying an insurance premiums
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Going by the dial design, I suspect that is in fact a mid to late 1950s model 2846. That doesn't change the estimate of value above though. It looks OK with perhaps a hint of dial damage but I too suspect it would fetch circa £500 when running well, a hundred or two less if not serviced and in need of work.
 
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It's a bit hard to see with the blurry photo (apparently your camera focused on the background instead of the watch), but it looks like a lovely watch at first glance. In general, if you want information from the forum, it's best to post clear in-focus photos from all angles, including the back. Measurements are also helpful. And if you can have the watch opened up, the reference number will be inside the case-back.

That said, unless it happens to be an uncommon jumbo reference, the value is as noted above. Probably not worth the trouble to insure.
 
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Could any of you kind folks let me know the correct case fo r a seamaster like this, please? Thanks very much.
 
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I’m not sure of the reference number but that watch has some major issues.
 
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Could any of you kind folks let me know the correct case fo r a seamaster like this, please? Thanks very much.
The dial is horribly redone, hands look iffy etc. run away!
 
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But in general terms, if you like the style, search for a vintage Omega bumper watch