Help identifying vintage Omega Seamaster

This watch is believed to have been purchased my father in Cuba circa the mid-fifties. The back does not have the hippocampus so maybe it is pre-1958? It is automatic, case is 32mm and lugs are 18mm. The watch runs, but I will have it serviced and polished by a reputable watch maker keeping the patina intact. It might be a bumper because when you shake it, it does rattle a bit, but I don't know. I will not sell it as I want to wear it, keep it in the family and pass it on to my son. Was wondering if anyone can tell me more about what model Seamaster it is, whether it looks all original and any info about the movement. Thanks!

It looks like a 2849 with honeycomb dial to me, probably 33-34mm not 32. Nice watch, is that pink gold capped or yellow gold. But the watch looks tired, you should have it serviced. By opening the caseback, you can find the reference number stamped inside the back, and serial number stamped inside the movement that should help to date you watch.

That's a nice watch to have in the family. If it were mine I would not polish it as this will reduce the definition of the edges, plus a perfectly smooth case might look at odds with that dial patina.

Thanks for the responses - I will definitely keep the advice about polishing in mind when I have it serviced.

Hello. is the dial below original? Thanks, have a nice weekend!

@TheDarkness I am not really qualified to give an authoritative answer, but a look at the fonts used in the print looked correct to me, so if its a fake, they did a good job on that.

This is a very nice example of the vintage Seamasters, especially with the waffle dial. You should get it serviced and keep it. I really like the history behind, it was purchased by our father in Cuba. I'm sure he was having a really good time there. Even this is a very good reason the keep it