I inherited Grandpa's watch and I really love it. I just some know anything about it. Other than the obvious. I did some research but came up empty.
I couldn't find another one like it.

I'm not looking to sell it, in fact i'd like to get it reconditioned. It still works, it's just well worn.

Going off of features it looks like a late 50's early 60's design as it has a smooth crown.

 

I will let the real experts on OF weigh in, but it looks like an original Seamaster 1948.

 

Looks like a 2846 from the mid-50's.

 

Was there a smooth crown on the 2846?

 

Mine has one.

 

It’s a later (late 1958-early 1960 probably) 2849 reference (2846 doesn’t have a date function) and looks fully correct with a very nice original dial.

I’m glad you’re keeping it and getting it fixed up. When you do so, don’t let anyone change any cosmetic parts as it is only original once. Find a recommended watchmaker that will perform a full service. If you post your location, members here may have recommendations.

Good luck!

 

Good catch. I was so busy looking at the case, I neglected the dial.

 

Nice looking piece with the not so common golden dial furniture!

 

Looks just fine, but why the Scouse accent?

 

just for fun.

 

thanks all, can anyone make a recommendation on a reputable repair shop in the Chicago area, also does anyone know how the back comes off, is it pressed in or screwed on?

 

It’s a snapback. If you aren’t familiar with opening them, I’d leave it to a watchmaker. I’m pretty confident in it being a 2849 reference with a cal 503 movement dating to very late 1950s.

Will let others chime in on a Chicago watchmaker, or you could search the forum for others asking for similar recommendations.

 

does $1k for a full restoration sound reasonable? it seems kinda high to me for a some scratched crystal and a missing bracelet pin.

 

NO, but define "full restoration".

 

that part wasn't fully explained. in my mind, it just needs to be polished up and have the mechanism serviced.

 

DO NOT polish the watch, that will ruin the value. Service the movement and have the case cleaned but NOT polished in any way.