Hi,

I just recently bought an Omega Seamaster from an antique store and was hoping if anyone could help me identify the Calibre and value. As of right now, I believe it is a late 950's Omega Seamaster Calibre 501. I will be taking it in to get serviced soon and will be able to get the reference number then. I am just curious if I can receive some info/thoughts beforehand. Thanks! Much appreciated.

 

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Mine in solid gold

 

Calibre 500 could also be possible...

 

Very nice!

 

Thanks for the info!

 

Cal 500 is more commonly seen on US market watches, it has a reduced jewel count because of the import tariffs in place back then. Cal 500 is 17j, cal 501 is 19j (early) or 20j (later). You will often see the import mark OXG on the cal 500s.

 

Ah! I see. Cool, I did not know that. Thanks for the information!

 

I bought the watch for $335. Do you guys think that was a fair price?

 

I love these fat lug Seamasters and have a dozen or so over the years. Assuming that it ticks and tells time, that's a very fair price. On the low side, IMHO. Good catch.

 

I appreciate it! Thanks for the input!

 

Good price. A steel or capped one is worth mid hundreds when serviced and running well so you left yourself room and did ok IMO.

 

Sweet! Thanks for the information. I'm going to get the quote for the service this afternoon. Hopefully it is reasonable.

 

Get an independent watchmaker, do not use Omega! Very expensive, originality may be compromised and an independent can do the job just as well and quicker.

 

Thanks! Yeah, I was going to take it to a highly rated jeweler that does full watch services. Apparently the guy is a Rolex certified master watchmaker? Sounds legitimate to me.

 

The estimate I got for a full service was $495. Does that seem a bit steep?

 

It depends entirely on the scope of work, what parts are included, etc. There will no doubt be some who think no matter what this is too much, but without knowing the scope of work and what is or isn't included, it's difficult to say what is steep or reasonable.

 

Very true. Thank you for the info!

 

Which parts did he tell you needed changing?

 

Nice watch OP The strap also looks nice, but perhaps has some staining?

Something to consider for the strap is saddle soap to clean it, followed by Saphir Renovateur to condition the leather, and Saphir Canadian to seal it all in - this product also keeps the oils & pigments from rubbing off on clothing. Some good YouTube videos on how to use the products are available from https://www.hangerproject.com/

 

Maybe just the main spring.