I'm new here, my name is julie and yes I love vintage mechanical watches. Just salvaged this one from someone going to recycle it as art.

A ladies seamaster 19mm ladymatic. Works well, keeps time - as soon as covid is over off to watchmaker for checkup and a bracelet unless you think it is original.

Any idea on dates or if oh my the bracelet is original and I'll get used to it

 

I love that you are saving this. So little demand these days for ladies watches. I don't know much about this watch, but doubt the band is original. Hopefully others will weigh in with more knowledge.

 

Good on you for saving a nice little watch.
The bracelet is not Ω original and should be removed as the lugs get worn by the end pieces.
It would look nice on a decent leather strap in either tan or black, or whatever your favourite colour is.

Our resident Ladymatic expert may be able to shine more light, but I'd guess mid 1960s with a caliber 620.

What say you @Canuck?

 

I love it. Its a amazing how after so many years quality still oozes from the brand. Would have been a shame for it to be destroyed. You have to be amazed at the engineering marvel in making a mechanical piece in automatic into such tiny package. It's harder to make than the men's version!

 

Looks like the dial is damaged, and may have been refinished in the past. Not much monetary value, so likely the cost of a proper service will exceed the value. Likely a Cal. 670 inside...

 

I personally like double wrap straps for small watches like this to give a bit more wrist presence

 

I traded it for a rusted timex so no cost. Now It is blood and sweat. My watchmaker and friend is retiring for real this time so I'll be doing some auto repairs in exchange for cleaining and maintenance lessons. Scary small parts but one step at a time. Self sufficency is an important part of life and as lectured, I've been avoiding watch clearning for fat too long

 

Agreed wholeheartedly!

 

You've saved a nice piece of history; Congratulations!

A dark brown strap might work nicely?

 

I wasn't referring to the cost of the watch in terms of what you paid for it, but the end value after service. If the job is done right, a professional service would cost more than the watch will be worth after the service is done.

That's not to say it's not a worthwhile endeavor if you like the watch. If this is your first foray into watch repair, then I would suggest starting on a different watch. This is not the watch you want to learn on...get yourself a larger movement to start with, and I would suggest reading these threads...

https://omegaforums.net/threads/basic-watchmaking-tips-cleaning.56365/#post-696021

https://omegaforums.net/threads/basic-watchmaking-tips-oiling-part-1.62310

https://omegaforums.net/threads/basic-watchmaking-tips-oiling-part-2-the-mainspring-barrel.71246/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/basic-watchmaking-tips-oiling-part-3-the-wheel-train.84482/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/basic-watchmaking-tips-spotting-wear.81025/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/basic-watchmaking-tips-oiling-part-4-the-escapement.87072/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/basic-watchmaking-tips-checking-and-adjusting-end-shake.100219/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/basic-watchmaking-tips-replacing-a-balance-staff.96778/

Cheers, Al

 

Thanks - good advice my watch maker will clean and I repair car. Then I start on a practice watch.

 

I too just picked up a Ladymatic watch with metal bracelet (see concurrent post) and couldn't believe how nice this watch was for such little money!

I've also read good things about the 681/684 movements (minus the part availability) and bought another old movement on eBay to try "play around" with.

After reading Archers comments I'm now wondering if I might be in for a bit of a shock??

As a side note, what's a recommended metal clamp to hold this small movement in?

Thanks all!!

 

That’s a very nice one. Dibs if you’re not wearing it