Need your opinion about this omega ref.2913-1

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qazwsx1

·Jun 25, 2023

Hello all members,

I would like to request for the comments from many experts here in this forum’s.

First of all, I have a little knowledge about this uncommon watch.
Please shed some light on this watch which I have the chance to buy it, if the price is not the main thing.

It’s the 1958-59 Omega Seamaster 300
Ref: 2913-1. The Movement number was 15,706,XXX with caliber 501 (20 jewels).

In my opinion.
Dial: Original “Swiss Made” dial.
Hands: Original "Broad Arrow" hands, with some corrosion
Crown: Original signed Omega flatfeet crown
Bezel: The bezel insert was gone
Movement: Original Omega Cal 501 (20 jewels)
Bracelet: Original 7077 with endlink no.6

More closeup photos:

Thank you for sharing your advice with me.
Teerapat

Edited: Jun 25, 2023

 

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cristos71

·Jun 25, 2023

Looks good to me! 👍

 

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watchyouwant

·Jun 25, 2023

Does the Dial have Luminous wells like the Railmaster, filled with Lume or is the Lume printed/applied on the dial ?

 

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JimInOz

·Jun 25, 2023·Melbourne Australia

My advice regarding this model is: Tread Carefully.

However, to my untrained eyes, this may be a nice watch.

 

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JimInOz

·Jun 25, 2023·Melbourne Australia

watchyouwant

Does the Dial have Luminous wells like the Railmaster, filled with Lume or is the Lume printed/applied on the dial ?

Lume wells, see the 5 closeup.

 

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Davidt

·Jun 25, 2023

I’m not an expert on these early SM300’s but from what I can see and know, it looks like an incomplete (bezel) example but what is there appears original and in good condition.

 

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gemini4

·Jun 25, 2023·Hoarder Of Speed et alia

Bracelet appears to lack the original double expansion links but does have correct single notch #6’s.
Correct 7077 would have no date inscribed.
A Geiger Counter is a must!

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qazwsx1

·Jun 25, 2023

Thanks @cristos71 , @watchyouwant @JimInOz @Davidt and @gemini4

is it uncommon to find earlier batch of ref.2913 (2913-1) with this dial condition?

 

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gemini4

·Jun 25, 2023·Hoarder Of Speed et alia

qazwsx1

Thanks @cristos71 , @watchyouwant @JimInOz @Davidt and @gemini4

is it uncommon to find earlier batch of ref.2913 (2913-1) with this dial condition?

Yes. Considering the condition of the bezel.

 

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jaegodylan

·Jun 25, 2023

qazwsx1

Thanks @cristos71 , @watchyouwant @JimInOz @Davidt and @gemini4

is it uncommon to find earlier batch of ref.2913 (2913-1) with this dial condition?

That is a very clean dial.. Looks like a solid watch.

The bezel insert is almost always missing on these. There are a few folks that make a replacement including our own @mcgyver

Whats is the asking price?

 

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Superenalotto 17

·Jun 25, 2023

to me it looks like a beautiful dial with patina effect. the hands have a beautiful patina effect due to the detachment of the top layer with a beautiful effect. I see no problems with this dial, indeed a beauty that should take on with time.

 

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Seaborg

·Jun 25, 2023

It is a lovely, very lovely, 2913.

 

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Patrik83

·Jun 27, 2023

Looks solid. Here is my -3 with aftermarket bezel insert.

 

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Dash1

·Jun 28, 2023

These 2913-1 are extremely rare. This looks like a nice example. The crown and some bracelet links have been replaced, but that’s not surprising after 65 years!
Did you buy it?

 

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qazwsx1

·Jun 28, 2023

Thanks @gemini4 , @jaegodylan , @Superenalotto 17 , @Seaborg , @Patrik83 and @Dash1

@jaegodylan , the asking price was around 20k$
@Patrik83 , your watch looks awesome!!
@Dash1 Unfortunately, I gave away 🙁 because I let my friend (seamaster 300 collector) get it.

 

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jaegodylan

·Jun 28, 2023

Though it was nice I would venture to say that was bit optimistic on the pricing.. but I guess it did sell.

The market is fairly soft on these and you can find a 2913-3 or similar typically for about a quarter of that if you keep your eyes peeled.

 

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cristos71

·Jun 28, 2023

jaegodylan

Though it was nice I would venture to say that was bit optimistic on the pricing.. but I guess it did sell.

The market is fairly soft on these and you can find a 2913-3 or similar typically for about a quarter of that if you keep your eyes peeled.

Can you please send me to the $5K 2913-3's? I'm suffering a watch abstinence at the moment but for such deals I may certainly weaken...

 

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jaegodylan

·Jun 28, 2023

cristos71

Can you please send me to the $5K 2913-3's? I'm suffering a watch abstinence at the moment but for such deals I may certainly weaken...

There’s oddly been a few in local auctions and not so local.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/33480744...Tg209tNSya&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

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cristos71

·Jun 28, 2023

jaegodylan

There’s oddly been a few in local auctions and not so local.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/33480744...Tg209tNSya&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

😲 Wow! That one went really cheap!

 

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Davidt

·Jun 28, 2023

cristos71

😲 Wow! That one went really cheap!

Im not in the market for an early SM300 and I recall watching the last few minutes of that auction and having to sit on my hands to stop throwing a bid in.