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My Dad’s old Seamaster. Advice please
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Llewis123
·More pics of movement
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Davidt
·The strap isn't original.
Late 50's/early 60's.
Late 50's/early 60's.
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UncleBuck
··understands the decision making hierarchyWelcome Jbrad!
We really need more to tell more but it looks like a nice watch, bracelet needs to go asap as it damages lugs.
See https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-omega-posting-guide.383/ for help.
I've got to say it.......Congrats on posting this in the proper thread!!!! We've had so many post in "Recommended", "Fakes' and such ridiculous areas that we are stunned by your acuity!
Good luck and thanks for joining us with a nice watch.
We really need more to tell more but it looks like a nice watch, bracelet needs to go asap as it damages lugs.
See https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-omega-posting-guide.383/ for help.
I've got to say it.......Congrats on posting this in the proper thread!!!! We've had so many post in "Recommended", "Fakes' and such ridiculous areas that we are stunned by your acuity!
Good luck and thanks for joining us with a nice watch.
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BenBagbag
·Curious about this. I've heard it said, but what/how does this type of bracelet damage the lugs?
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UncleBuck
··understands the decision making hierarchy"One size fits all" spring loaded end-links exert pressure against inside of lugs. Any movement will scratch any case and wears soft metal especially quick.
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1jansen
·Hi Jbrad,
Thank you for sharing this gold watch.
Watch and dial, hands look original. Dial - though aged but again looks beautiful. Not sure the condition of crown or whether it is a correct one.
Without opening the case back, you can try to "shake" the watch gently. If you head sounds of bumping, the movement will probably an early one of 1950s. Say, cal. 351. Otherwise, when you hear rotating sound, it will be a later movement of 1960s , say cal. 552. IMO.
Hope you find the above useful.
Anyway, more pictures of the back of the watch and movement inside will be helpful.
Cheers,
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Jbrad600
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Jbrad600
·Hi Jbrad,
Thank you for sharing this gold watch.
Watch and dial, hands look original. Dial - though aged but again looks beautiful. Not sure the condition of crown or whether it is a correct one.
Without opening the case back, you can try to "shake" the watch gently. If you head sounds of bumping, the movement will probably an early one of 1950s. Say, cal. 351. Otherwise, when you hear rotating sound, it will be a later movement of 1960s , say cal. 552. IMO.
Hope you find the above useful.
Anyway, more pictures of the back of the watch and movement inside will be helpful.
Cheers,
I’m taking the watch to a Omega servicing agent today. Hoping they can tell me some information and see what it needs to restore it.
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1jansen
·Thank you for you information. The movement sounds quite smooth so I guess it’s a later movement. Which would correspond with the engraved date on the back.
I’m taking the watch to a Omega servicing agent today. Hoping they can tell me some information and see what it needs to restore it.
Hi Jbrad,
Thank you for the updated photos.
It's amazing to find a memorial watch for 50 years' service. Congrats!
As the focus of the hallmarks is not there on the picture, not sure if it is 14K or 18K solid gold.
Good luck on enquiry with Omega service agent!
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerCurious about this. I've heard it said, but what/how does this type of bracelet damage the lugs?
The spring loaded end links will dig into gold as the watch is worn, like so:
But this can also happen on stainless as well:
I always encourage people to get rid of these, but for people of a certain age the brand seems to hold a lot of credibility as a quality bracelet. I do see many bracelets in good shape, but they are not good for the watch lugs.
Cheers, Al
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