Help Identifying Vintage Seamaster Caliber 562

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nick_scap

·Apr 5, 2015

I'm currently scouring the Internet for any info on my old Seamaster. The case was stamped 14701 61 sc. It appears to be gold capped. However, I checked omega's database and the only two watches that have that serial are a stainless steel and an 18K rose gold version. Does anyone think they missed the gold plated one? I've found similar ones online but am unsure of their (or mine's) authenticity. It has a 562 movement. Any information would definitely be appreciated! I'm sorry if this post is in the wrong place, I'm new to these forums!

 

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dantaspaulo

·Apr 5, 2015

Not legit, but I'll take it for $100 so you don't feel so bad. 😁

 

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KIMBER

·Apr 5, 2015

I'll help ya out with $200 if that helps.

 

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nick_scap

·Apr 5, 2015

Haha I'm new to this, was about to list it on the 'bay but if anyones serious let me know!

 

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KIMBER

·Apr 5, 2015

Sorry Nick I was just kidding with ya. Welcome aboard and good luck with your sale.

 

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nick_scap

·Apr 5, 2015

Its all good! I figured no one would want a frankenwatch haha thanks!

 

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JimInOz

·Apr 5, 2015·Melbourne Australia

I can't see anything wrong with it.

Serial No, caliber and case ref all tie together for about 1960.

I think it's the gold capped version but need better pics of the lugs.

The OVWDB ain't the font of all knowledge as we all know so this may be a valid model.

Definitely not a $200 watch IMO.

 

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KIMBER

·Apr 5, 2015

Hey I was only kidding 😲

 

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nick_scap

·Apr 5, 2015

@KIMBER you're all good!! 👍
@JimInOz Unfortunately the watch isn't with me at the moment, I will try and post more pics soon. You can kind of see the line where the plating ends in the middle picture on the lug closest to the "R" in Seamster.

 

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cicindela

·Apr 6, 2015·Steve @ ΩF

Your watch is fine. Omega used list all of the variations for a model on the first or one of the other listings for the model/case number. A couple years ago they cut out a lot of information so that some variations are no longer given. Also some models were never listed to begin with. It is quite incomplete.

 

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nick_scap

·Apr 6, 2015

Why do you think they cut some information? Was it to limit the perception of "legit" watches to inflate the value of the ones the deemed collectible? Thanks to everyone for the help!