Coming back to this - Is the fact that hands are and dial are service replacements a big impact on the value? The watch maker did tell me it is an original authentic omega... is it a negligible difference? (10-20%?) or a massive difference (50-60%?)
PS - the watch strap isn't original. If I want to give it a strap that matches the caliber of the watch.... what should I look to get?
A thread on a similar question, might be worth a read. My 165.0324 likes either simple leather or an Uncle Seiko flat link. Would like an omega shark mesh but it’s finding one.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/bracelet-for-166-024-seamaster-300.127850/
Hi Big
Thanks you for that!
I think most of the things seem to check out when looking at the website but I'll have it serviced and have it looked it to ensure it's original. Good spot on the dial! It is indeed missing the T-T between swiss made
You're right on the crown, it does indeed have an omega logo (difficult to photoghraph). It seems to be protruding but if pulled it comes all the way out. It measures from start to end at around 1.5-1.7cms. I cannot seem to change the time on the watch so it definitely needs fixing. It will stop if not worn and if i move it it starts up again, but I think that's normal. The watch generally seems to have oxidisation or just general grime as I think it was sitting in a draw for ages as my dad didn't use it. And I noted the strap also not being the original either so thanks for confirming that!.
Could it be the crown is protruding because it might need a good clean? See pics and thanks for your help!
A thread on a similar question, might be worth a read. My 165.0324 likes either simple leather or an Uncle Seiko flat link. Would like an omega shark mesh but it’s finding one.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/bracelet-for-166-024-seamaster-300.127850/
I'm liking that flat link. Is that the same head link size for the Speedmaster? My wife's Speedmaster has an 1171 bracelet and I can't remove enough links to get a good fit for her slender wrist.
Sorry for the slight thread drift 😁
Not sure what you mean (head link size)? DM me if you wish and I can measure.
Ah sorry I should have said lug width. My bad 👍
@asdrubalex I`d also look for new crown, as the one fitted to the watch is not model correct...
Does the watchmaker gave you the serial number of your movement?
he said it checked out.... they even did water proofing on it.
The watch may be waterproof, but it doesn`t mean the crow is correct for this model 😀 It just fits the case tube and stem diameter.
Serial number is stamped on a train wheel bridge, 8 digits, I`d bet in your watch starting with 24mil..
Sorry, 2598xxxx is not usual range for SM 300... putting the movement to beginning of 1968,
Sorry, 2598xxxx is not usual range for SM 300... putting the movement to beginning of 1968, should be CB case and B4 dial, yours is B3....seems more and more as a franken watch to me...nothing fits...
Are you saying the 25m serials are too late or more specifically that 2596xxxx is outside of the known clusters of sm300 serials?
