This just arrived, a Pristine 2nd Generation Seamaster 300, reference 14755-61. Appears to be in wonderful condition with lots of originality. Radium dial is pristine with original Arrow Hands with matching lume. I believe that Bakelite bezel is all original although there is some damage at the 12 O'clock. LOTS OF MACRO SHOTS TO FOLLOW. Even the pipper still is intact with lume/radium (see the lume shot). The movement serial number 1881xxxx, caliber 552, is spot on for 1961. 7912 Bracelet is nice and long, in great condition and has correct #6 end links. Bracelet production date of 1st quarter 1962 means it is most probably original to the watch. Crown is original flat foot and the case shows no evidence of polish. This watch was not worn very much. The star of this show is the bezel. 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation SM300 (2913,14755, 165.014) were issued bakelite bezels which were very prone to chipping. Today, early surviving Seamasters have a restored bezel or a blank black bezel. The next generation, the 165.024-63 were issued more robust bezels. Sourcing a 14755 with an original bezel (I hope),in this condition, is really a find. As the bezel macros will show, the digits appear painted on and uneven which signifies originality. Macro restored bezel digits (such as Aldo) show evidence of computer graphics. Others restore bezel digits appear, under a loupe, to be decals. Except for some lume loss on the hour hand and the bezel damage at 12 o'clock, this 55 years old watch is about as good as they come.
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Swiss or Colombian? I actually love both, but think the patina is more prominent on the OP example.....
are you sure, it is a complete Perspex insert ? or covered with a protective varnish? and this is a very,very nice example !! kind regards. achim