Help with Mid-size Seamaster 300

Hi. I’m being offered to purchase this Seamaster 300. It’s from a local seller buts it’s still quite a drive away. Can anyone identify the ref from the two photos I’ve been provided with? The seller doesn’t know the ref. Secondly, I haven’t been able to find a mid size Seamaster with this type of bracelet buckle...so is the bracelet original? But more importantly, is there any tell tale signs that this piece could be a replica? Lastly, the photo is blurry but it looks like the bezel is in bad bad shape. How much would it cost to get it replaced with an OEM? Thanks

Hi,

I believe it is a 36mm automatic Seamaster 300 reference 2551.80 from the early 2000s. It’s genuine and I would leave bezel as is. It works with the character of the watch.

Bracelet looks correct, but it has the wrong clasp. Looks like a previous owner has replaced the original clasp with one from an older Speedmaster (I think!).