This image was of hot debate (not sure he wore that watch on the show, it may have just been a promo- shot) because it looks to be a 14270 and not a 1016 Explorer which is what was available at the time- product placement perhaps- but not historically correct. The producers of the show paid so much attention to detail (I saw a documentary on it) that something this blatant wouldn't have been overlooked, so it is very intentional.
FYI: the SMDV that Jon Hamm wore on the show was auctioned at Christies for close to $12k. How you like that for a re-dial?
Although @Rman jests, I believe the Seamester from Madmen is a fantasy watch. I too wanted one, but was informed via this forum that the configuration of a black dialed Deville with a cross-hair dial was not actually a factory option and the watch used in the show is a redial, and those sold on the open market are also redials to look like the watch on the show (experts, please correct me if I am wrong).
That said, if you have no issue with a redialed watch, then there may indeed be a member here who has one to sell.
Also, a tuxedo dialed Tudor was worn by Roger, and I think I recall Don wearing a black dialed Oyster cased Rolex at some point, Airking, DJ or OPD- can't remember.
Best of luck on your hunt.
Derek Dier (Watchestobuy) who consigned that watch to Christie’s made a second watch for the show to use as a backup(had the dial made to match the first), the second watch went to the Smithsonian collection.
Perhaps he would make one for the OP?
Maybe it’s worth an ask Kent.
As an aside, I saw January Jones in a supermarket last month, it’s the second time I’ve run into her, the first was sitting next to me at an airport in another city.
Third time’s a charm?
All of that said about the redialed SMDV, there were black dialed references from this time period, but they fetch a premium over their silver dialed versions.
And if you want a watch that although is not historically correct but was used in the show and is a stunner- the Rolex 14270 is a beautiful watch and they can be had “reasonably”.
Agreed, I might just get a black SMDV that has the same case to get it as close as possible.
The Rolex 14270 is excellent, however I do own the 1016 already, but one to consider.
Best of luck on the hunt for your black Seamaster- be very skeptical and scritinize them carefully- lots of redials, some very good.
I assume they didn’t use the 1016 in the show becuuse it’s a bit too rugged looking for Don’s polish- the 14270 is sleeker and more elegant. But why they didn’t use a black DJ, Airking or OPD of the period is beyond me...would have suited his character well and been period correct.
