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just bought my 1st vintage watch omega seamaster 1969 and i have a lot of question

  1. popojeb Aug 7, 2014

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    20140807_163553.jpg 20140807_163633.jpg I just bought an omega seamaster calibre 750, 17 jewel rotor and i have a couple of questions about it.

    How do i adjust the day and date? I figured out to adjust the date is by pumping the crown, was i right? But how do i set the day?

    To adjust time i just have to pull the crown and i do not have to unscrew it. Would it be still waterproof even it is not a screw type crown? Is there such option for 1969 seamaster that does not have a screw type crown?

    There is 3 position for the crown. 1st is when the screw is pushed to the watch when i turn it clockwise it winds manually, 2nd position is adjusting time and 3rd doesnt do anything. Pump it it will adjust date but not day.

    when i bought it the seller said restoration was done by tim mackrain. is he known for his works?

    thank you very much[​IMG]
     
  2. ulackfocus Aug 7, 2014

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    The day only changes by rotating the crown so the hands go forward 24 hours (as if a day has past).

    NEVER assume any vintage watch has any water resistance.
     
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  3. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Aug 7, 2014

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    FYI the watch has a restored dial and not well done - wrong surface dial finish. Tim is known for touching up watches a bit too much and charging dealer prices for them. In a straight auction due to its condition the watch will fetch a considerably lower price than indicated in the accompanying paperwork.
     
  4. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 7, 2014

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    Just saw the paper in the background, so he appraises his own watches before selling them with that paperwork?
     
  5. Buck2466 Aug 7, 2014

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    I love how the paperwork says Dial: Original Dial Restored excellent condition. Original and restored in the same sentence....Jeeez!
     
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  6. John R Smith Aug 8, 2014

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    Well, I suppose the metal underneath the paint is original :( My opinion of Tim has gone downhill recently, what with all the replacement hands and dodgy redials.
     
  7. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Aug 8, 2014

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    He brings watches back from the edge of the grave, while they may not suit collectors I think they are a good fix for the people who just want a vintage Omega.

    I don't know what the OP paid for that one, but it's not worth the appraisal price.