I confess, I spent the grand total of £62.00 (about US$85). I welcome comments ... this could be fun! Edit: that caseback is so out of focus, it's a 198.001
It's had a battery .. an oscillator, resonator pawl, index wheel and coil. It's also on its way back to me and I'm itching to see it and get it on my wrist!
@jimmyd13 - at least you know the difference between your ass and a hole in the ground when it comes to vintage Omega Seamasters. Judging by the last few days of "I bought a Seamaster" threads, that's becoming rare.
"Knows his arse from a hole in the ground" would have made a good custom avatar message, with 10 characters to spare.
If it's in working condition, I think you got a bargain... These F300 Seamasters with this particular case design goes for a lot more typically.
Just looking back at my alerts while I have some time, I thought I should add to my reply ... I love early references of good watches. In the last few months I have picked up this Seamaster which I intend to use as a daily wearer (until someone offers me money for it); I have a 2581-1 whose serial number puts it in the very first production run; and, a nice early M6 Accutron. You can add a very early Rolco to that list (I genuinely think it's a prototype but there's a whole thread on that) as well as a few other rarities that should probably embarrass a true collector (like my first Corum Bubble). The one thing they all have in common is that I really like them. My thought being that if I really like them, when the time comes, someone else should too. Most were bought at auction; many not running; and, all have been breathed on by very talented watchmakers.
She's back and running. Seems a little fast but I'm sure I can work out how to regulate her. I can't believe I don't have a nice new 19mm strap sitting in one of my boxes ...
Regulation is pretty easy on these. Use trial and error with peg wood and a steady hand. Move both barrels each time to keep it in balance. Don’t slip and jab a coil or whatever.