Incoming - 1962 Seamaster ribbon dial cal 552 nice condition

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Birth year watch. Serviced. On the way from Vietnam. Should be here early next week.
 
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congratulations. out of curiosity- how did you validate 1961 vs 1962? serial number alone or did it come with an extract?
 
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congratulations. out of curiosity- how did you validate 1961 vs 1962? serial number alone or did it come with an extract?
Trusting seller got it off serial. Bought from a vetted experienced seller on reddit
 
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It arrived yesterday in great shape. It's a bit dainty but I like it. It has slight dial spotting patina, which I understand is typical for a 1962 watch. Very happy with this as my birth year watch.

 
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Congratulations, lovely example!!

Many of the ribbon dials have some spotting, mine included. I think this is mostly how they age. Fortunately this is not visible from every angle!
 
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Very handsome watch. And the size looks great to me on your wrist. Congrats.
 
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It's amazing what $20 will get you on Amazon until I can source a proper bracelet. Comfy as hell and my preferred type of deployment clasp to adjust fit to perfect.

 
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Got a Straphabit BOR bracelet to round this thing out. Some really nice features on this bracelet and super comfy. 1962 vibes