Help identify ladies Seamaster please

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Hi,
This was in my late stepmother-in-law's belongings, but I have no information on it. I have been searching on-line, but have been unable to find any pictures like it, and I have been unable to find any references to the numbers, apart from 1380 on the back which gives a movement which looks like this one (which is numbered 1383), but without the blue colour.
Hopefully, someone may be able to answer the following:
- is it a genuine Omega?
- what is the model?
- an idea of it's value
Thanks in advance.
 
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Agree.

Genuine Omega Seamaster Quartz.
Reference number 596.0038 tells you a bit more, but not too much.

5 = Ladies watch.
9 = Electronic.
6 = Water-resistant Calendar.
0038 = sequential model number.

As to value it has four things going against it from a collector perspective.
1. Gold plated.
2. Obsolete quartz movement.
3. Ladies watch.
4. Integrated bracelet.

While you may see similar on the internet with prices in the USD$700 to USD1000 range, that is what's being asked, not what people will pay.

If it has sentimental value, keep it. If not, stick it on eBay with a low reserve, it'll find its own price.
 
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Cool piece actually, does it run?

it’s unfortunately not worth a lot…. Quartz pieces from this era are tricky as they are not easily repaired if something breaks. I’d be really tempted to buy it for my GF if the bracelet was big enough. But personally that movement is a tad worrisome, as due to various reasons no spares really exist.


Odd that it’s 7 jewels with a date…
 
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It’s also a 1383 and not a 1380, which might mean replaced once already.
 
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Thanks everyone for your replies. There is no sentimental value to it as we don't even remember her wearing it. It's reassuring that it is a genuine Omega and it does run as it has just had a new battery fitted, so I can list it honestly when it comes to selling it. Any suggestions on what to start it at?