Identifying Grandfathers Seamaster

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Hi,

I am looking for help identifying this watch that belonged to my grandfather. I had the jeweler take off the back, but only took a picture inside the back cover I should have taken one of the inside too (dumb I know). How far can I get identifying it with just these two pictures? Thank you in advance.
 
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Looks very nice. You posted about this watch a few years ago. Do you still intend to keep it and wear it? It's a lovely family heirloom, so I hope so.
 
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Looks very nice. You posted about this watch a few years ago. Do you still intend to keep it and wear it? It's a lovely family heirloom, so I hope so.
Amazing you remember that or maybe you looked at my post history. I could not remember if I posted it here or not. I'll have to go back and look. I am thinking of wearing it but still looking for more information. Also curious what I should do about any type of cleaning or restoration and choosing the correct band. Thanks for replying, I appreciate it!
 
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It looks original to me. That crystal can be easily polished. From these photos, I can't see what's the state of the case. Whatever you do, don't send it ever to Omega. Most people would suggest also not to polish the case or you'll lose some important angles. Only needs a service for the movement.

I am currently looking for one of these for myself 😀

 
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The original bracelet looks like this but is very rare to find. Costs probably ca 5+ k USD.

 
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Hello,

Very nice heirloom.
You need to search the forum for a recommended watchmaker in your area to perform:
-movement service only;
-crystal polish; keeping existing crystal if original;
-NO touching of dial;
-NO case polishing at all; use of polishing machines to be forbidden at all cost as they would remove too much material especially from the edges of your case.

This is a collectible watch which is why you shd not trust a local jeweler or just any watchmaker.
Those jewelers use watchmakers who cater to lay persons, and try to make old watches look shiny and new. Thereby ruining the collectible character of the watch, and often damaging it (with excessive cleaning or polishing).

Straps are a matter of taste. If you want to wear your watch on a regular basis in a casual style, which you can, I would wear it with a flat grained calf strap, suede, or matte croc.
Important to avoid stitches or at least no contrast stitches as they would look too busy or clash.

Colors brown, honey, navy blue, oxblood, or dark forest green, dark olive or khaki green.

Many good suggestions below:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/strap-suggestions.163333/
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