Hi everyone,

I just purchased my first Seamaster. The seller claims it is between 1950-1959, however I am unsure on how to tell. I have attached all the images I was provided with below.

Also, it is referenced as 2846-8 SC, Cal. 501. Are these references correct?
I believe the watch and the strap are real but am unsure as it is my first. Please help me authenticate this watch and if it’s real please tell me more information if you can. Thank you for all the help ❤️

 

Did you try Google search for 2846-8 SC, Cal. 501.? There must be something..

 

when I do it comes up with so many similar watches but never these ones shown in my photos. That’s why I question if it’s real but I can’t do much since I already purchased

 

Yes it's genuine, ca 1958. Unfortunately the dial has been refinished.

 

Reference number (2846/2848) is written inside of the case back. Unfortunately, dial has been poorly redone.

 

I assume this decreases its value right?
Would you be able to give me an estimated price I should’ve paid I now feel I overpaid

 

thank you Zapatta for your help. Do you have an estimated price I should’ve paid for this watch? I think the answer might break my heart but I’d like to know if you can

 

Pass this one. İ really love 2846-2848. Specially two tone dial. But this is a bad redial. Buckle is not original. You can find many others for good prices with time.

 

Thank you for the advice. Unfortunately I already paid for this so I can’t pass. Can you explain why the dial is bad? I don’t know what to look for and why it’s bad. Please educate me

 

Rather than members supplying you with a punch list of all that's wrong with it, I found it much more helpful to study genuine watches and known redials to pick out the differences myself. Now, I'm much better at it than I was.

 

Why don’t you let us know what you paid?

The redial is poor as the quality and consistency of print isn’t there. A collector wouldn’t buy it at all I’m afraid. Value possibly around 250£/€/$.

That said, if you like it and didn’t pay too much it’s a fine daily beater. It’s simply the noob tax that most of us paid when we first started collecting vintage watches.

 

The dial makes up a significant portion of the value of the watch, but the dial is not the only issue. The case has been polished enough to remove all the original finish and edges, the movement looks a bit tired and dirty and there is pitting on the case as seen here:



The dial has uneven and overly thick text. The script is also wrong, it has a round S like in later 60s Seamasters where it should have a coat hook S, like on this dial (taken from a dealer's page);

 

thank you for the advice Josiah I understand what you’re trying to say. I will do so

 

I paid about €550/£490/$595. So an overpay but as you said the noob tax. I will do my due diligence for the future thank you for being honest

 

I see what you’re saying. Thank you sm for the help, it’s my fault for being sloppy with my first purchase and rushing it. Thank you for the examples and pictures too

 

Hopefully you didn't pay too much @Yjamil123. Is it possible to return the watch at this point? If not you have paid what we call the newbie tax. You have learned from the experience. Many of us here have made similar mistakes.

Don't be afraid to ask questions here before you buy in the future.

 

Hey there,

luckily I think I have time to refund my order, so I requested to do so. Thank you for the kindness and for everyone’s help as well, I will learn from my mistakes !

 

Good news, and I should have said before: Welcome to the forum! I would watch the Private Sales section here, and this thread as well: https://omegaforums.net/threads/rec...-not-for-inquiries.1790/page-357#post-2112317
You won't be able to post in the sales subforums until you have 200 meaningful posts, but you can always send a private message to a seller. Good luck, and be patient. Sometimes it can take years to find the watch you are looking for.

 

https://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.com/
I'm new at this as well. the site above will be helpful. There's a pdf that shows case number and caliber correct matching to the year and lot's of other information. It's a bit overwhelming but fun too. In case you didn't know, your dial (again, I'm still a newbie) might contain Radium - I just wanted to let you know. Some collectors seek it out, some don't care, some would not want it...just thought you should know.

 

The redial has been done well after radium was banned from use as evidenced by the use of the round S script.
It may be tritium lume on the indexes, which is much less hazardous then radium.