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Looking for any additional info regarding vintage Seamaster

  1. juanbenito1 Sep 23, 2013

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    Background:

    Bought in 1926 in USA by my Norwegian friends grandfather. Still works. Band is obviously not original.
    Visited Houston this summer and took it with me to have jeweler look at it.
    No service history that I know of.

    How can we find:

    Identification
    Dating
    Model numbers
    Is it even serviceable any longer? If so, would the seals/parts have to be specially made?
    No official appraisal, but jeweler said in the ballpark of $5000, is this at all accurate?

    Looking for responses with an aim to identify potential and/or to identify defects + ways to bring this vintage Omega back to "wearable condition".

    Thanks!!

    Juan

    Can add more pictures if desired. Specify what you are looking for in the picture. IMG_4900_Fotor.jpg IMG_4898_Fotor.jpg IMG_4894_Fotor.jpg
     
  2. juanbenito1 Sep 23, 2013

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    Date was what he told me, but the proof is in the pudding...one step closer, thx.
     
  3. Hijak Sep 23, 2013

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    I question the dating of 1926 on this watch! See the following from 1964 Seamaster 600...

    Seamaster 600, 4.JPG

    Almost identical case back and case back would seem to be from mid sixties...also case itself seems to be a sixties design. The jewelers appraisal of $5000, is this $5000 US, if so I don't get it...the watch is pretty beat up and most likely a sixties Omega. I could be wrong but don't think I am...others will chime in and give their opinion...
     
  4. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Sep 23, 2013

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    Probably a Seamaster 30 ref 125.007 caliber 268/9 (30mm).

    Introduced in 1962.

    Value about $150.00 for parts.

    $5000.00 valuation is completely ridiculous.
     
  5. Sherbie Sep 23, 2013

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    Omega didnt introduce the Seamaster brand until the 50 's anyway.
     
  6. Hijak Sep 23, 2013

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    Was trying to let him down easy!;)
     
  7. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Sep 23, 2013

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    Hippocampus (seahorse) was introduced on or about 1958
     
  8. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Sep 23, 2013

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    Juan, offer it to the jeweler for half price and then call me, we'll do lunch.
     
  9. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Sep 24, 2013

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    Hey Jim, if Juan gets $2500 from the jeweller make sure you don't let him take you to iHop, he'll be paying so hit Beaver's :eek:

    The restaurant that is :D