New member in dire need of some expert information!!! Ahhh, Please Help!

Hello Everyone!

So for the past 2 days I've been nonstop researching and digging for some information on a vintage Omega Seamaster I recently inherited. Originally, this piece belonged to my grandfather who purchased it while in Europe in the late 50's - early 60's. Any way, here is the description:

Solid 18k Gold Case ( marked 18k / 0.750 with the woman's head and the case makers mark of 352 on back of case. 2 lugs appear to have small indented markings as well. The case back is a snap in style with waterproof etched towards the botton, a nice o ring and the "sea monster or Sea Horse small medallion with Seamaster above his head (still in circle)

The case markings are ad follows:
* Fit washer in back (3 other languages)
*Fab Suisse / Swiss Made
* Patent + 315.164
* Omega watch co (with symbol above it)
And again, the 18k markings etc...
There is also another sequence of numbers on the inside of the case back....it reads: 2916 SC-1

Also, there appears to be a hand scratched marking that reads: PK1033 ???

OK, on to the movement. The caliber reads 471 with the omega symbol above, on the top half moon shape thing it reads " Omega Watch Co Swiss" and under that is states "Twenty 20 Jewels"

The serial number on the movement is : 16401028

The movement itself is stunning. Very clean, bright Rose Gold appearance and it keeping very accurate time as I can tell. It is currently on a new black leather strap as well.

The crown on the case bears the omega symbol and appears original and functional.

Now, I'm going to post some shots. I would really appreciate any and all insight. I'm still a noob.

I do want to mention this was purchased in Europe back in the late 50's - early 60's. The doesn't appear to be an import stamp anywhere. The dial is 100% original as is everything else (besides strap). The dial its self has some absolutely stunning patina and sun bleaching going on. Very unique, much like this time piece. The case I want to say is a tad smaller than most, perhaps a young mans watch?

Any and all input please! I'm fascinated and want to learn! Here are the pics

I apologize about the terrible pics and my grammer errors...tired but on a mission.. Camera phones suck.....too. In person you can read the dial....Omega Automatic Seamaster.

So, what do ya think??

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Jeez, this is fun.

Are these 'midsize' models less desirable/collectable? Do you recommend me having the dial refinished or leave it be? Are you or anyone familiar with the numbers 2916 SC-1 on the inside of the case back?? I can't find anything in regards to it.....as to the movement (471) I have read they are not very common. Is that true? Also, being that it is solid 18k, does that add any amount of value, rarity or collectability to this particular model?

On the bright side, it´s an 18K model, it´s not so common, it has a nice patina, it´s in original, wellkept, shape

It´s disadvantage is that it´s only 32 mm in diameter, the crown excluded. It makes it more suitable as a ladies watch. Maybe you should consider to give it to a close female relative?

These silly posts about case sizes make me laugh, not everyone wants to wear a watch the size of a clock strapped to their wrists.

Oh and the crown looks different from marturx example picture.

Graham.