Help with a Omega Seamaster Calendar

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asecretcourtesy

·Aug 20, 2020

Super new to the forum and watches in general so really, I am thankful and grateful for the wealth of knowledge many of you on here collectively possess and appreciate any feedback at all

I've found a private seller selling an Omega Seamaster Calendar, I believe its from the 60s, no paperwork. They are asking $450 (US) for it and curious to get any input. I've attached the available photos and a video as well.
Some video included in the link below as well

https://imgur.com/a/VaL9ziB

Thanks so much in advance and look forward to learning more from anyone willing.

Edited: Aug 20, 2020

 

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janice&fred

·Aug 20, 2020

I tried watching the video but got seasick 😁

BTW it looks nice to me.

 

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asecretcourtesy

·Aug 20, 2020

@janice&fred Thanks so much for the vote of confidence and your time for responding. Haha, take a bonine!

 

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SkunkPrince

·Aug 20, 2020

Older, mid-50s. 503 movement, perhaps. Early rotor. Crown may not be correct. Otherwise, looks good for the price. I have one myself but a different case with a not-as-nice dial.

 

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X350 XJR

·Aug 20, 2020·Vintage Omega Aficionado

The case is very beat up and worn and at the very least the dial has been rather poorly relumed.

 

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ConElPueblo

·Aug 20, 2020

I'll go out on a limb and say that the dial has been redone. The gloss finish doesn't match up with the case condition and the length of the minute markers + apparent missing "swiss made" are suspect as well.

 

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asecretcourtesy

·Aug 20, 2020

Thank you everyone so much. The guy did say his grandfather had it restored before he passed and had taken it to both Korea and Vietnam but not much else to go off of.

For anyone who who would like to respond, feedback seems to be mixed, @X350 XJR @ConElPueblo I'd love to get your input on whether you think it is overpriced or even if you think its a flat out fake. Thank you! Would love to venmo anyone who'd like a drink

 

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ConElPueblo

·Aug 20, 2020

I can help you assessing the probable market value of a genuine, "original" watch, but not a redialed one, sorry. It's a completely different market and one I don't partake in.

No offense meant at all, but the usual buyer for a redialed watch would rather spend $1000 on something he likes the pristine look of than he would spend $500 on something that has been looked after the last sixty years, but shows it age nonetheless.

 

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Shabbaz

·Aug 20, 2020

="ConElPueblo, post: 1579724, member: and the length of the minute markers + apparent missing "swiss made" are suspect as well.

+1

 

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Shabbaz

·Aug 20, 2020

The coathanger S does'nt look right either.

 

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seekingseaquest

·Aug 20, 2020

Size of the tick marks is the giveaway on this one. Lume too of course.

 

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X350 XJR

·Aug 20, 2020·Vintage Omega Aficionado

I can't get past how badly beat up the cases is, hard to wear that much gold off a capped case.

Maybe the owner was an auto mechanic.

 

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asecretcourtesy

·Aug 20, 2020

Appreciate the tough love! I believe the guys grandfathers has taken em thru a few wars but truly want to thank you guys for your time and expertise

 

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SkunkPrince

·Aug 20, 2020

Actually, I thought that might be a service dial, seeing as how the 2627/353 service dials look very similar.

 

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asecretcourtesy

·Aug 20, 2020

Is there a certain part # in the event that I want to replace the case?
I tried my best searching here, google, ebay, not much info out there that I can find with my limited knowledge

 

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seekingseaquest

·Aug 20, 2020

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Is there a certain part # in the event that I want to replace the case?
I tried my best searching here, google, ebay, not much info out there that I can find with my limited knowledge

It should be a 2849 reference. However, I would strongly urge you not to buy this watch.

 

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simomega

·Aug 21, 2020

ConElPueblo

I'll go out on a limb and say that the dial has been redone. The gloss finish doesn't match up with the case condition and the length of the minute markers + apparent missing "swiss made" are suspect as well.

Am I dreaming or are there only three minute markers between 11 and 12?

 

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asecretcourtesy

·Aug 21, 2020

So very thankful for everyone's input, it sounds like a HARD no and I truly appreciate you guys saving me from a headache. Thank you @ConElPueblo @seekingseaquest @simomega @Shabbaz @X350 XJR DM me your venmo if you'd like a drink