A serial number (on the movement) and reference number ( inside the caseback) pics would be required.

 

Yes was hoping someone may know something about it by looking at it , I cant find photo of other one on the internet to give me an idea

 

Early 1960s.
Impossible to determine more precisely without the serial number.

 

Yes I under stand that but don’t really want to pay £450 to find out as the watch may not be worth £300 lol

 

Why would the year influence the price so much ?

 

For me to get the watch sent to find out the year was quoted £450

 

Why don’t you ask how much it’s worth then... isn’t that the answer you want. I’m confused.

And edit to add. £450 ? WTF. You could get it fully serviced for under half that.

 

Going off track if you don’t know it’s age that’s fine

 

It's a £150 piece if that's what you want to know.

 

Sorry I asked about its age not its value

 

Well, @Hnansen gave a pretty good estimate. And without an Extract of the Archives from Omega that's all you'll get.

 

To get an Extract you'll need the serial number. The serial number will give you a better estimate. But it's still an estimate.

 

Not really, because getting it serviced will get you the serial number from which you can either estimate the age or pay for an extract.

And I know it’s not super helpful, but it must predate 1970 as that was the last year the United Fruit Company traded under that name.

 

Then what are you asking for? Even with the serial number, you can't be 100% sure of the manufacturing year. Unless you order an Extract of the Archives, as @ahsposo said.

 

Ballpark 1962 give or take a few years either side.

 

The Watch belonged to my grandfather just trying to find out a bit more about it as I have no other family member left to ask thanks for your help

 

Looks like an early Seamaster DeVille from circa 1961. Probably a 552 movement or similar. It’s a front loader so not as easy as some to get the serial and model number but a watchmaker could get the info in 5 mins. Might be worth getting an Indy service and asking for the info while they are in there. Bank on about £200-250 cost to fully service it. Assuming it’s the full size 34mm version, as a working piece it’s work rather more than suggested above IMO. More like £500 once serviced. If it’s only 31mm mid size it’ll be worth less, but I think the middies are manual wind only.

 

It would be good to keep the watch as a family memento, but you should get it serviced if you intend to wear it or else you could cause wear and tear (damage) due to lack of lubricants etc.

A service will enable the watchmaker to give you the case reference and the movement serial number which can help pin down an approximate date. For more accurate information, you can request an Extract from the Archives from Omega, but it will cost about $120 or an equivalent in pounds.

If we know your location somebody could suggest a watchmaker with charges more reasonable than you've been quoted.

 

I haven’t finished my coffee, and yours aren’t the best photos to go from, but it may be same/similar as mine, a 1961 ref 14765-25C with a 552 movement as @padders suggested. I haven’t seen another one online. Get it serviced and enjoy it!