Looking for Input and Opinions 1962 Seamster Auto

OldCMS · Sep 13, 2021

I've had this Seamster Automatic for a number of years now and thought it was time to find out more about it. From what I can tell from my research it's a 1962 model, cal 550. It was purchased new in Washington DC. I've had it checked out by a certified Omega repair guy who said it appeared to be in good working order. I have ordered a new second sweep hand for it and remounted the original bracelet.
Looking around the internet for a few weeks now, I haven't seen one like this (two tone/BOR bracelet/dial combination) yet. Nor could I find any instances of this model number (#14797). Is this watch something rare or unusual? Not looking to sell it - just trying to get a better feel for what I have. Thanks in advance for any insight

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Dan S · Sep 13, 2021

Certainly not a common reference, but it could be legit. Perhaps someone else will have seen one before. The dial is poorly repainted unfortunately.

SkunkPrince · Sep 13, 2021

Yes, aside from the bad dial refinish, it's exactly what it should be.

redpcar · Sep 13, 2021

Maybe you can have your watchmaker send it off for a re-redial 😀

SkunkPrince · Sep 13, 2021

redpcar
Maybe you can have your watchmaker send it off for a re-redial

MIght be worth sending to Switzerland for that!

OldCMS · Sep 14, 2021

Thanks for the input. Honestly, I didn't even realize that someone had messed up the dial so badly. Now that's the only thing I see when I look at the watch! I'll try to get that addressed for sure.

OldCMS · Sep 14, 2021

Dan S
Certainly not a common reference, but it could be legit. Perhaps someone else will have seen one before. The dial is poorly repainted unfortunately.

Dan, thanks for your input. I don't think I framed my initial post very well. I cannot find any other watches with this model number (14797). I've looked every place I can find (used dealers, E-bay, Chrono24) and that makes me wonder why. Is it rare or ? Are there any other places online you could suggest? Thanks again.

Dan S · Sep 14, 2021

Discussion about one here, involving several notable OF members including @gatorcpa .
https://www.watchtalkforums.info/threads/legit-seamaster-model.42221/

Parts for ref 14797 here:
https://www.ofrei.com/page1868.html

I think that 14797 is a legit reference, but not often seen.

Out of TIME! · Sep 14, 2021

O OldCMS
I've had this Seamster Automatic for a number of years now and thought it was time to find out more about it. From what I can tell from my research it's a 1962 model, cal 550. It was purchased new in Washington DC. I've had it checked out by a certified Omega repair guy who said it appeared to be in good working order. I have ordered a new second sweep hand for it and remounted the original bracelet.
Looking around the internet for a few weeks now, I haven't seen one like this (two tone/BOR bracelet/dial combination) yet. Nor could I find any instances of this model number (#14797). Is this watch something rare or unusual? Not looking to sell it - just trying to get a better feel for what I have. Thanks in advance for any insight

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Looks good, I have aways liked that movement series, well executed.
Dial as noted, your call it works.
Interesting note though, it has 1 hour hand, 1 minute hand, ( 2hands ) the sweep ? Seconds.
Easy to over look, but I kind of get a kick out of it at this point.
Mike

Looking for Input and Opinions 1962 Seamster Auto

OldCMS

Dan S

SkunkPrince

redpcar

SkunkPrince

OldCMS

OldCMS

Dan S

Out of TIME!

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