Is this Seamaster a Franken?

Omarrye · Jan 17, 2022

Hi. I’d appreciate your opinions on this Seamaster. Thanks a lot

bardamu · Jan 17, 2022

I wouldn't say it's a franken, I'd say it's a 14704 ref. with a repainted dial and a wrong crown.

BlackTalon · Jan 17, 2022

some nice water damage as well.

SkunkPrince · Jan 17, 2022

bardamu
I wouldn't say it's a franken, I'd say it's a 14704 ref. with a repainted dial and a wrong crown.

Were they even using that reference number type in 1937?

efauser · Jan 17, 2022

SkunkPrince
Were they even using that reference number type in 1937?

No, but they probably were 25 years later.

TheGreekPhysique · Jan 17, 2022

Cant comment if its a franken watch but as others have stated the dial has been refinished.

bardamu · Jan 17, 2022

efauser
No, but they probably were 25 years later.

Yes, a watch given in 1962 as a present for the first quarter of century of that club.

Omarrye · Jan 17, 2022

bardamu
Yes, a watch given in 1962 as a present for the first quarter of century of that club.

I was wondering why a later reference was presented in 1937 but I get it now. Thanks

Omarrye