How old is this vintage seamaster?

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Nofret

·Apr 1, 2021

Dear experts,

How would you date this seamaster? And what are your overall thoughts of the condition, authenticity etc?

thanks!!

 

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cristos71

·Apr 1, 2021

Probably mid-late 60's. Poor condition. Wrong hour and minute hands ( too short ). Avoid

 

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Shabbaz

·Apr 1, 2021

1960 till 1963

 

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amcclell

·Apr 1, 2021

It looks to be authentic and from the early 60's but would need to see a movement photo as well as the inside of the case. The case is badly polished and dial is in terrible condition.

 

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Shabbaz

·Apr 1, 2021

cristos71

Probably mid-late 60's. Poor condition. Wrong hour and minute hands ( too short ). Avoid

Haha. I'm a bit earlier...

 

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cristos71

·Apr 1, 2021

Shabbaz

Haha. I'm a bit earlier...

You're probably correct....although a few years either way ain"t going to help it much in the condition department 😁

 

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JwRosenthal

·Apr 1, 2021

Pre-Deville, Deville. So 61-62ish. I have one.
And yes, condition would be a hard pass for me- dial has seen better days, case is way over polished. If you like the well worn look (which some do love), and aren’t concerned with resale value if you choose to sell it eventually, then go for it. (Would t pay more than $200 for it which is about the value of the sum of the usable parts). But it will require a service eventually which will be throwing good money after bad.

 

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Nofret

·Apr 2, 2021

Thank you all! And happy Easter.

 

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wagudc

·Apr 2, 2021

cristos71

You're probably correct....although a few years either way ain"t going to help it much in the condition department 😁

Late sixties would be rounded S instead of coat hanger S. Unless this watch is practically free or a family piece, there is no need to contemplate it any longer. Many much better options are out there.