Grandfather's Seamaster

I tried to register here before I had this fixed up but had issues with the registration. Anyway I just got this back from a watch repair store. All I had them do was to replace the crystal and install a new (cheap) band. I need to see if I like wearing it and then I'll get a better band. I asked about cleaning up the face but didn't want a repaint. The band my grandfather used was a gold fill expanding one. I like it for the convenience but whatever keeps it snug is mostly shot.

My mom purchased this for my grandfather while in Lucerne Switzerland on a college trip. She believes it was 1962. The store was a road with many watch stores. He specifically asked for a Seamaster. He was an engineer by education but did not have a well paying job and was frugal so we find it interesting that he chose an Omega. He did go fishing and boating which may have guided his choice.

I don't have any specific questions other than a good source for quality bands and would be interested to know if anyone has additional info they can share about it.

Thanks!

I only have personal experience with Morellato, overall cheap, Italian brand and quality/cost to me is very good.

Higher end ones I’ve only read about are
https://www.herzog-uhrarmbaender.de/produkte/uhrarmbaender/

Great story. Luckily your repair shop left it in original condition. If you’re in the States, I’ve had good luck with Holbens. No affiliation.

https://holbensfinewatchbands.com/

If you search for straps suggestions on the forum you will have plenty of references. For instance:

Molequin
Torre straps
Two stitch
Hirsch
Watch gecko
Veblenist
ABP concept
Etsy has a large choice as well

Thanks for the info. I'll do some research after wearing it a while.

It's funny because the zoomed in picture shows just how grungy the dial has gotten over the years but from eyeball length it has a pleasing tone.

Thank you!

It was worn daily for many decades and reminds me of him. He wore it every day. Seems to keep accurate time but I need to go a week or so and see how it is doing.