New member seeking help identifying my grandfather’s Seamaster

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ClothedInSun

·Mar 18, 2026

Hi everyone,
I’m TOM from the UK and new to the forum. I inherited my grandfather’s Omega Seamaster around 10 years ago, and I’m hoping to learn a bit more about it before finding it a new home.

It’s a gold‑tone automatic model with the original bracelet and seahorse caseback, and it was fully serviced by Omega in 2015/16. When I took it to Omega at the time, they mentioned it might be from a Mexico Olympics–era production run - ?

I’ve attached photos below and would really appreciate any help identifying the reference, movement, and approximate era. Thanks in advance for any guidance - looking forward to learning from you all!

 

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SOG53

·Mar 18, 2026

Have a watchmaker open back for reference details inside caseback, and movement SN. Take shap focudes photos of everything inside, and learn to take better photos of outside dial sides and back. All this info will be helpful if you are selling it.

 

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padders

·Mar 18, 2026·Oooo subtitles!

My money is on model 14701 from circa 1960-63. Prob a 562 movement inside if so. I'd be very, very surprised if it is as late as 1968

 

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ClothedInSun

·Mar 18, 2026

padders

My money is on model 14701 from circa 1960-63. Prob a 562 movement inside if so. I'd be very, very surprised if it is as late as 1968

Thanks so much, that’s really helpful. Early 60s makes sense, and 14701 with a 562 movement sounds very plausible. I’ll see if I can get the caseback opened to confirm the reference and calibre. If anyone else has thoughts on originality or typical value for this reference, I’d really appreciate it.

 

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padders

·Mar 18, 2026·Oooo subtitles!

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-gb/watch-omega-seamaster-calendar-ck-14701

 

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Dan S

·Mar 18, 2026

Too early for Mexico City Olympics which was 1968

 

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SOG53

·Mar 18, 2026

Dial looks original to me. Better focused straight on photos will help confirm.

 

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ClothedInSun

·Mar 18, 2026

Thanks all, the early 60s dating makes a lot of sense. I’ve checked the link to the Omega vintage database, and the CK 14701 reference looks like a very close match, so a calibre 562 inside seems reasonable too. Definitely feels more in line with an early‑60s design than anything as late as ’68.


I’ve managed to find the Omega service paperwork from 2016 and have taken a few additional photos of the watch, bracelet and case. I'm hoping the straight‑on dial shot is better than the original photo and can help confirm originality (?) Really appreciate all the guidance so far - it’s been incredibly helpful (and interesting !)

 

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skand

·Mar 18, 2026

In my opinion, the Seamaster 14701 with cal. 562 is one of the most beautiful Seamasters from the 1960s. Mine also features a calendar.

 

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ClothedInSun

·Mar 18, 2026

skand

In my opinion, the Seamaster 14701 with cal. 562 is one of the most beautiful Seamasters from the 1960s. Mine also features a calendar.

Wow! That is stunning. Yours is in such excellent condition, and I love the leather strap set against the gold. Interesting to see the variation at the 12 o’clock marker compared to mine; yours has the double‑baton style, whereas mine has a single marker. I’m guessing both were used across the 14701 reference, depending on production batch or dial variant?

 

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bgrisso

·Mar 18, 2026

shouldn't the omega service paperwork show the ref and cal ?

 

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ClothedInSun

·Mar 18, 2026

bgrisso

shouldn't the omega service paperwork show the ref and cal ?

I thought the Omega service paperwork might list the reference and calibre too, but there’s no mention of either on the documents I have. When I tried logging into the online portal, it showed the entry as archived, so I couldn’t retrieve any additional details from there. I may take it to a local watchmaker to have the caseback opened so I can confirm the reference stamp and movement number properly.

 

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noelekal

·Mar 18, 2026·Home For Wayward Watches

You wouldn’t wish to keep this fine, attractive, heirloom Omega for your own use and enjoyment?

I know I would look right past lots of current models of watches to admire your watch if I spied it on a wrist.

 

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ClothedInSun

·Mar 18, 2026

noelekal

You wouldn’t wish to keep this fine, attractive, heirloom Omega for your own use and enjoyment?

I know I would look right past lots of current models of watches to admire your watch if I spied it on a wrist.

Thanks, that’s a really kind way of putting it. I completely understand the appeal of keeping a piece like this, and I do appreciate how special it is. The truth is that there are people out there who understand and enjoy these early Seamasters far more deeply than I do, and I’d genuinely like it to go to someone who will get that level of pleasure from it.


For me, I’m hoping to move toward a more contemporary watch that I’ll wear every day. From what I knew of my grandfather, I think he’d have approved of that - a sort of balancing act between honouring the heritage of his watch while choosing something that suits my own life and tastes now. It feels like the right way to carry the sentiment forward.

 

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CalgaryJim

·Mar 18, 2026

ClothedInSun

The truth is that there are people out there who understand and enjoy these early Seamasters far more deeply than I do, and I’d genuinely like it to go to someone who will get that level of pleasure from it.

I hope you put it up for sale here then.

 

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SOG53

·Mar 18, 2026

The dial is original, and in very good condition. Getting photos of the inside will help the sale as some buyers are hesitant to buy a watch without seeing that info, and getting some idea of the condition of movement. Good well focused closeup photos will also make a difference.
Good luck with sale.
Do not have it serviced unless you plan to keep it, you will not recoup service cost when selling.

 

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sheepdoll

·Mar 18, 2026

ClothedInSun

while choosing something that suits my own life and tastes now.

Give it time. Do not rush to judgement.

The modern stuff pales by comparison. The older stuff is serviceable.

A nice thing is that if unused, a watch can simply sit in a drawer or display case. For the most part they are not going anywhere.

Yes there are people who would enjoy it. It is not difficult in this hobby to acquire stuff.

 

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padders

·Mar 18, 2026·Oooo subtitles!

CalgaryJim

I hope you put it up for sale here then.

He is not entitled to do that. ebay is the way forward and will achieve its true market value which is around mid hundreds of GBP though the lovely dial might push it higher than some other more tired examples. The potential buyer needs to factor in that it needs servicing to be usable. The BOR bracelet is a nice addition but the reality is with the plate wear it isn't as valuable as an unplated steel one so you may as well keep it with the head.

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CalgaryJim

·Mar 18, 2026

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He is not entitled to do that. ebay is the way forward and will achieve its true market value which is around mid hundreds of GBP though the lovely dial might push it higher than some other examples. The potential buyer needs to factor in that it needs servicing to be usable. The BOR bracelet is a nice addition but the reality is with the plate wear it isn't as valuable as an unplated steel one so you may as well keep it with the head.

Oh right, I forgot, new member.

 

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ClothedInSun

·Mar 19, 2026

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the perspectives. It’s been genuinely helpful hearing the different views on keeping it, selling it, and where its true value sits. I’m taking everything on board and I’m not rushing into a decision.

I’ll work on getting some clearer dial shots and, if possible, photos of the movement as suggested, I completely understand how much that helps potential buyers. And noted on the advice about servicing; that makes sense if it’s going to a new home. I should also say that on the occasions I’ve worn it, both before and after the 2015/16 service, it has always run very smoothly and kept time surprisingly well. I know that doesn’t replace a more recent service, but it’s reassuring to see how well it behaves even now.

Wherever I eventually decide to list it, I’d certainly like it to go to someone who understands and enjoys these early Seamasters. The dial condition and the bracelet seem to be appreciated here, so I’ll keep the forum updated as I gather the last bits of information.

Thanks again for all the guidance - it’s been invaluable!