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Inherited this vintage seamaster from great grandfather

  1. artic_ranger Dec 30, 2019

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    Friends, I inherited this Seamaster probably from the 1950s or 60s which belonged to my great grandfather. I was hoping you would help me identify the model, caliber, case material, crystal, and share impressions and recommendations. Thanks. 20191230_005818_HDR.jpg 20191230_005612_HDR.jpg 20191230_005551_HDR.jpg
     
  2. janice&fred Dec 30, 2019

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    oh baby! I want it!

    all I would do is replace the paperclip with a spring bar and leave the watch as-found. :)
     
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  3. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Dec 30, 2019

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    Please take the watch to a qualified watchmaker and bring a camera. Post some pictures. Then we can help.

    Omega made hundreds of models marked Seamaster.
    gatorcpa
     
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  4. steveb73 Dec 30, 2019

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    A wonderful watch to have inherited. Get it serviced and enjoy wearing it!
     
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  5. omegastar Dec 30, 2019

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    1958 Seamaster ref. 2975 cal. 501 with original bracelet.
    That watch was made for a year only.
    One of the nicest Seamaster ever...
     
  6. seekingseaquest Dec 30, 2019

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    That was my idea as well. Nice watch!

    Bracelet appears to be a replacement although is very similar in style to those offered back then.
     
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  7. artic_ranger Dec 30, 2019

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    Thank you all. This is an amazing community. I have to say that when they gave me the watch it had been more than 40 years abandoned in an old closet in grandma's house. When I took it out it suddenly started moving after its long sleep as if my great grandfather had just left it there a few days before. I placed it in my ear and realized that almost half a century before it was the old man who heard that exact heart beat I was enjoying.

    I'll service it and share more pictures. Thanks and happy 2020!
     
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