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Expertise and Opinions on 1956/57 Seamaster Chronograph cal 321. 18k Gold

2nastie
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Hello All,

Long time browser, first time joining and posting. Would appreciate everyone's advice and opinion on this watch. I'll be going in tomorrow (locally) to hopefully take a look at watch if it is still available.

Age: 1956/57 based on serial # (from what I can date).
18k yellow solid gold (per description) - looks a bit like rose gold though (pics can be deceiving)
14k yellow gold and steel bracelet
Cal 321
OT 2885
Case #11481507
Serial/movement #: 159973XX (no pictures of the inside)
Patent #: 315.164

Just at looking the pictures it appears to be original, but I wanted to get some expertise and advise on that aspect. I'll take more pics when I'm there and hopefully get a picture of its inside to confirm the cal 321. In addition, do you think the dial/face has any concerns?

What are your thoughts? Price is around $3,300 CAD or 2,300 USD (with exchange rate).

Thanks!

M
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kyle L
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2nastie 2nastie
Hello All,

Long time browser, first time joining and posting. Would appreciate everyone's advice and opinion on this watch. I'll be going in tomorrow (locally) to hopefully take a look at watch if it is still available.

Age: 1956/57 based on serial # (from what I can date).
18k yellow solid gold (per description) - looks a bit like rose gold though (pics can be deceiving)
14k yellow gold and steel bracelet
Cal 321
OT 2885
Case #11481507
Serial/movement #: 159973XX (no pictures of the inside)
Patent #: 315.164

Just at looking the pictures it appears to be original, but I wanted to get some expertise and advise on that aspect. I'll take more pics when I'm there and hopefully get a picture of its inside to confirm the cal 321. In addition, do you think the dial/face has any concerns?

What are your thoughts? Price is around $3,300 CAD or 2,300 USD (with exchange rate).

Thanks!

M

Weclome! Looks like a really nice piece at a good price. The hands look like they lost a little lume but that's not too big of a deal. The dial shows some patina but it looks original. I would go for it. 馃榾
 
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Weclome! Looks like a really nice piece at a good price. The hands look like they lost a little lume but that's not too big of a deal. The dial shows some patina but it looks original. I would go for it. 馃榾

Thanks Kyle!

From the other watches/pictures I can find online of "similar/same" time pieces, I can't seem to find anything with reference to OT 2885 and back with no markings i.e. "seamaster". I assume its authentic but most I've seen are steel vs. 18k gold. Do you or any one else have thoughts on that? Seems like the gold version isn't too common?
 
kyle L
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Thanks Kyle!

From the other watches/pictures I can find online of "similar/same" time pieces, I can't seem to find anything with reference to OT 2885 and back with no markings i.e. "seamaster". I assume its authentic but most I've seen are steel vs. 18k gold. Do you or any one else have thoughts on that? Seems like the gold version isn't too common?

I think it is actually a 2886 - sometimes these 6s look like 5s!
 
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Thanks everyone! I'll take a closer look tomorrow and take some pics.

Always appreciate the feedback. If anyone else has more info or insight to add... keep them coming. Cheers!
 
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