Info on inherited Seamaster

Yeah, looks like the black onyx indices and some of the black fell out of the minute hand- which happens.
As said above, mid 60’s, bracelet is aftermarket- would have come on a strap. Get it to a watchmaker for a clean and service, throw it on a nice croc or other reptile strap and you will have a stunning daily wearable watch.

Oh shit- how did I miss that?!?!


So used to seeing the drugstore specials.

I don’t think the bracelet goes well with that watch. Frankly, I’d sell the bracelet as gold scrap, then put that money toward the service and a nice brown or black croc strap.

It's a nice watch, and a wonderful reminder of your grandfather that you can wear. As others say, it will need a service from a qualified watchmaker. Try searching the forum reconditions for a watchmaker in your area, or start another thread asking for them. The watchmaker can open it so that you can take pictures.

As @Passover says this is definitely mid 60s and he is most likely correct on the reference number as well. Value is hard to pinpoint, but in usd this is three figures, not four. It is a nice watch, but not something you need to keep in a safety deposit box. You are correct though, a family watch is a treasure. Take care of it and pass it down someday.

As for the bracelet, I suggest you wear the watch as you prefer. If you don't want too much gold, put the watch on a nice strap. However, since it was your grandfather's I encourage you to hang on to the bracelet. Your tastes and styles may change.

Welcome to the forum, and the hobby. Be careful an inherited watch can be a gateway "drug" to this world.