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Grandfather's watch, have no clue what it is!

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Hello everyone! My grandfather had this watch and was passed down to me. The band I know is not original, but I wanted to know what watch this is. What concerns me is the font of how Omega and Seamaster is written. Would really appreciate if someone can help me identify what this model is, and if it is real even. Thank you!
 
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So on the inside of the caseback the model number will be present. The serial number and a quick google search can give you its approx age.

unfortunately the dial has been “restored” at some point and at some point in the process things went very very sideways. Also called being redialed. This significantly hurts value.
 
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Foo2rama Foo2rama
So on the inside of the caseback the model number will be present. The serial number and a quick google search can give you its approx age.

unfortunately the dial has been “restored” at some point and at some point in the process things went very very sideways. Also called being redialed. This significantly hurts value.
Is there a way to 'restore' the watch?
 
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Is there a way to 'restore' the watch?
Once you get the model number and movement caliber, you might be able to find a good replacement dial on eBay if you hunt. In general dials that got ruined from water, over exposure, etc where hand repainted… often with less then stellar results as you can see on yours. Factory dials are very crisp and perfect as they where screen printed.
 
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It’s a real mid to late 50s Seamaster 2759 reference. The crown is original, and it is very difficult to source. So if you have it serviced and you prioritize originality over waterproofing, I would keep that as-is.

Finding a new dial will be hard. You can have someone redial it again if you want. Personally, I probably wouldn’t since this is how you inherited it from your grandfather. I’d just have it serviced and enjoy it.
 
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You should consider a redial if you can find someone talented. I would usually advise not to bother, but this is a heirloom and I would try at least to fix the printing.
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You can have someone redial it again if you want. Personally, I probably wouldn’t since this is how you inherited it from your grandfather. I’d just have it serviced and enjoy it.

Agreed, the warm patina is also nice, I bet it looks even nicer in person.
Plus there's no telling how well it would be refinished if done again.
I know someone who had his father's watch serviced with dial "restoration"
through a big local jewelery store in the US, the watch can't keep time and the restored dial looks horrid.

I like the bracelet actually, it looks like it's branded "HMT" which was a (recently defunct) watch company in India.
 
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