New purchase - 1961(?) Seamaster

Hatstand · Nov 17, 2020

Hi, I’m a novice in the world of vintage watches and Omega so hoping for some guidance.
I purchased a 1998 Speedmaster for my husband years ago through a dealer and I’ve always been a bit jealous of it! So this Seamaster was a spontaneous purchase at auction and I’m hoping it’s genuine and in OK condition.

Details provided by auction house were:

AN OMEGA SEAMASTER AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH; matte dial, applied markers, center seconds, date, 24 jewel cal. 562 movement, gold plated, c. 1961

I’m not game to open up caseback. But I have a good fine watch repairer I can go to for any repairs. The caseback itself seems odd / missing a part..? The black material is like a rough stone.

Spruce · Nov 18, 2020

Nice looking classic watch - I’m sure you’ll enjoy wearing it.

You’re also spot on about getting it serviced sooner rather than later.

Welcome to OF

Passover · Nov 18, 2020

Hi Hatstand and welcome here!

Your Seamaster looks legit as far as I can see. Seems like a reference number 14701.

You have some small issues (crown replaced, lume loss / degeneration, second hand seem to be a bit too short) but overall the watch seems in good conditon.

I can't comment on the black material but the caseback should look like that:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-seamaster-automatic-14701-1960s-freshly-serviced.21488/

Is the watch running properly?

If you intend to wear it regularly you should think about a service which could be necessary.

Depending on your location you could get some recommendations here on the forum.

All the best!

Hatstand · Nov 18, 2020

Thank you!

Yes it seems to be running well.

I’m in Sydney Aus - have taken another watch to Max Schweizer before and he seems very good.

Passover
Hi Hatstand and welcome here!

Your Seamaster looks legit as far as I can see. Seems like a reference number 14701.

You have some small issues (crown replaced, lume loss / degeneration, second hand seem to be a bit too short) but overall the watch seems in good conditon.

I can't comment on the black material but the caseback should look like that:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-seamaster-automatic-14701-1960s-freshly-serviced.21488/

Is the watch running properly?

If you intend to wear it regularly you should think about a service which could be necessary.

Depending on your location you could get some recommendations here on the forum.

All the best!

onlyomega94 · Nov 18, 2020

That is a strange caseback. I would say aftermarket but maybe others know more. Anyway, nice looking watch that seems to have a fairly undamaged dial.

Hatstand · Nov 18, 2020

onlyomega94
That is a strange caseback. I would say aftermarket but maybe others know more. Anyway, nice looking watch that seems to have a fairly undamaged dial.

Yes it seems weird - not a huge issue for me as it wasn't expensive and I plan on wearing it and enjoying it - I'm not a collector... yet 😀 !

PlainVanilla · Nov 18, 2020

Beautiful watch! Enjoy it!

New purchase - 1961(?) Seamaster

Hatstand

Spruce

Passover

Hatstand

onlyomega94

Hatstand

PlainVanilla

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