hi i just inherited this seamaster ..but it has 2 straps ..which one is the correct one please also can anyone tell me the model etc and date thanks

 

I think what you have is a reference ST 168.1501 with a calibre 1109. If that's what it is, these first came out in 1993. As for the bracelets, if they are both the same and both fit, all to the good. If I had to guess, I'd say the lower one might be an original fitment, but that's just speculation on my part.

 

Thanks the bracelet fitted has sea aster on it thanks mate

 

My guess is the one with a non professional clasp is the original one.

I don’t believe any non diving bezel Seamasters are considered professionals.

That being said they could be the same end links and bracelet links with a different clasp.

 

do you recommend i change the strap as don't really need 2!

 

I have the gold bezel and bracelet trim version of that watch, 2301.20.
The lower bracelet is the one mine came with when I purchased it new around 1994/5.
I wore it to work everyday for years. Just get it serviced if its been laying around for some time.
Enjoy it!

 

The bracelet with the golden Omega emblem seems to be a 1501/823 if the lugs are 18 mm.

Kind regards Max

 

That's intertesting , my bracelet has the exact same designation (1501/823) but the small links have gold embellishments in addition to the gold Omega on the clasp.

 

Doesn’t matter. Does professional clasp have micro adjustment or just the diver extension?

 

dont really know what that is...I am not a watch buff until getting this i had an old seiko!!!

 

They are ways to extend the strap. Some professional marked bracelets have a way to make small adjustments for your wrist size changing due to heat/ weather etc. others have a large extension to expand the bracelet to fit over a wetsuit.

If you have the small adjustment version I’d keep it on.

 

Old Seiko’s can be cool, don’t give up on them