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  1. Seamaster1950s Feb 10, 2017

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    Hi guys.
    21 years young and got my hands on a vintage Omega Seamaster.
    It is all original. Case, caseback, crown, dial.
    Supposed to be working well, according to the eBay seller.

    It's a 1950s cal.503 number 16528865.
    What can you tell me about this one?

    Here's a photo:
    http://imgur.com/a/i3C2X
    Edit: added all the photos I got into this link. Can't attach them from my iPhone for some reason. Please forgive.
    http://imgur.com/a/IElSq

    Thanks so much guys. I cannot stress enough how thrilled I am with this!
     
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  2. WYO_Watch Feb 10, 2017

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    I will let people far smarter than me tell you anything. But welcome to the club - I am a young guy too but we are in good company.
    You should really just post your photos to the messages - I am sure someone will ask you to read the stickies.

    Not my watch.jpg
     
  3. Seamaster1950s Feb 10, 2017

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    I tried to but it brings up some kind of error. I'm using my iPhone so that might be the issue.
    Thank you, I'll go and read them right away.

    I added more photos on a different link :)
     
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  4. WatchmakerTheory Feb 10, 2017

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    Looks like a great watch, congrats on your purchase!
     
  5. Kmart Feb 10, 2017

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    Nice watch! You should be able to upload photos on an iPhone, I do it almost every day without issue. Just tap "Add Photos" and select the ones you want to upload from any of your photo albums. Then tap them to add to your post once they're done uploading.
     
  6. Seamaster1950s Feb 10, 2017

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    Thanks a lot pal!

    Thank you! I tried but it shows up an error:
    "The contents of the uploaded image do not match the file's extension".
    How do I fix this?
     
  7. Seamaster1950s Feb 10, 2017

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    Still clueless about the date of manufacture.
    Can someone help?
     
  8. Vicke Feb 10, 2017

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  9. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Feb 10, 2017

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    I see Vicke did your research for you. Please thank him.
     
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  10. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Feb 10, 2017

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    You have to download the picture to your phone's picture album first.

    Then you can upload the picture from the phone to the forum by clicking the "Add Photos" button.

    You cannot copy directly from a website to the forum. Not going to work.
    gatorcpa
     
  11. Vicke Feb 10, 2017

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    I got some xxxx for trying to be educational elsewhere, so I thought I'd be the nice guy here to compensate :)
    Promise I worn't make a habit out of it ;)
     
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  12. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Feb 10, 2017

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    You can play good cop because you know I won't.:D
     
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  13. Seamaster1950s Feb 11, 2017

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    Thank you Vicke!

    The pictures are on my phone. Please believe me, I'm not trying to fool anyone. Even tried through Google Chrome.

    Oh and one more question if I may.
    It was listed as fully working and keeping good time but the seller also said that it's recommended to send it out for a service.
    Should I get it serviced even if it keeps good time?
     
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  14. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Feb 11, 2017

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    Unless you can get hard evidence (receipts, bill of work etc.) of a recent service by a qualified or reputable watchmaker, then your first task is to find a watchmaker and get it cleaned, lubricated and adjusted (simplistically speaking).

    Cheers

    Jim
     
  15. Seamaster1950s Feb 11, 2017

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    Thank you Jim!