Help! Identify this watch please.

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JWKaldes

·Aug 31, 2020

Found this watch in a suit pocket at a thrift store. I haven’t seen this exact watch online anywhere. Looking to know a little more about it. Thanks in advance!

 

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MtV

·Aug 31, 2020

What you’re looking for is hidden in the inside of the case back, so you’d need a watchmaker open it (or do it yourself). Definitely a nice place to find a watch like this! 😀

What I can tell you is that I have a ref. 135.015 that has the same case, same creme-colored sunburst dial, same style of numerals - only that it doesn’t say Seamaster on it or the case back.

 

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DaveK

·Aug 31, 2020

Dang, what good luck! It is similar to my 14765, which is a ‘61. I put yours at ‘59 or ‘60, likely with the 552 movement, which is excellent. Let us know whereabouts you are and a recommendation for a watchmaker can maybe be made. Don’t let just anyone monkey with it. It opens from the front, so special tools are needed.

 

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MtV

·Aug 31, 2020

I don’t think the buckle is correct for the time, assuming it’s early to mid-60s. But that shouldn’t put a hint of negative light on this find.

edit: Didn’t see the post by @DaveK when I wrote this, but that seems to be about the right era

 

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janice&fred

·Aug 31, 2020

If the suit had two sleeves then that's the watch I forgot about when I donated it. I will gladly give you $10 reward so PM me for arrangements.

 

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MtV

·Aug 31, 2020

Most importantly: Did you buy the suit?

 

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JWKaldes

·Aug 31, 2020

Thanks for info. The numbers are very specific and look like a “DeVille” but doesn’t say it. I can’t find another one like it online to compare. I was thinking early 60s late 50s. And yes ALWAYS check suit pockets!!

 

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JWKaldes

·Aug 31, 2020

MtV

Most importantly: Did you buy the suit?

Yes, it was a sport coat. Half price at 3.50!!

 

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·Aug 31, 2020

DaveK

Dang, what good luck! It is similar to my 14765, which is a ‘61. I put yours at ‘59 or ‘60, likely with the 552 movement, which is excellent. Let us know whereabouts you are and a recommendation for a watchmaker can maybe be made. Don’t let just anyone monkey with it. It opens from the front, so special tools are needed.

I’m just north of Charlotte NC.

 

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Dan S

·Aug 31, 2020

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Thanks for info. The numbers are very specific and look like a “DeVille” but doesn’t say it. I can’t find another one like it online to compare. I was thinking early 60s late 50s. And yes ALWAYS check suit pockets!!

These watches had tons of different dials, so you can't really use the dial to identify the reference. Lugs, case-shape, size, etc. are a better signature. But as mentioned, it will all be a moot point since the reference number is inside the case. And in the end, it's just a number, the watch is legit.

 

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janice&fred

·Aug 31, 2020

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I’m just north of Charlotte NC.

Yep that's the place.