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I recently inherited my grandfather's Seamaster de ville and I'd love to know more about it. Family lore says he bought this in the early 60s, and what I've found online looks to confirm that - the S in Seamaster design and the lugs look about right. I haven't found any pictures of a face close to this with the chunky rectangle markers at 12, 3, 6, and 9, especially that the 12 is a single piece without a split or groove.
We don't know if it's ever been serviced, and I haven't taken it to anyone to have the glass pulled off yet so I don't know what numbers are inside the case. It ticks nicely, winds by the crown or by rotating it, and we know he wore it for nice occasions but not daily use.
We think he had this speidel band put on it when he bought it, but it doesn't fit me and I'm probably going to replace it. I saw on this forum a beads of rice bracelet is common and period, but also that vintage examples tend to be fragile and expensive - are there any modern reproductions that would be recommended for a non-collector just wanting it to look decent? I'm probably going to make a leather band but it'd be nice to have a steel one.
Anyone know something cool about this watch? I love the look of it, and automatic wonders have a great sound.
Last, I found Nesbitt's Repair in Seattle, has anyone used them much? Are they worth it, or should I take this directly to Omega service who also has an office here.
Thank you!
I recently inherited my grandfather's Seamaster de ville and I'd love to know more about it. Family lore says he bought this in the early 60s, and what I've found online looks to confirm that - the S in Seamaster design and the lugs look about right. I haven't found any pictures of a face close to this with the chunky rectangle markers at 12, 3, 6, and 9, especially that the 12 is a single piece without a split or groove.
We don't know if it's ever been serviced, and I haven't taken it to anyone to have the glass pulled off yet so I don't know what numbers are inside the case. It ticks nicely, winds by the crown or by rotating it, and we know he wore it for nice occasions but not daily use.
We think he had this speidel band put on it when he bought it, but it doesn't fit me and I'm probably going to replace it. I saw on this forum a beads of rice bracelet is common and period, but also that vintage examples tend to be fragile and expensive - are there any modern reproductions that would be recommended for a non-collector just wanting it to look decent? I'm probably going to make a leather band but it'd be nice to have a steel one.
Anyone know something cool about this watch? I love the look of it, and automatic wonders have a great sound.
Last, I found Nesbitt's Repair in Seattle, has anyone used them much? Are they worth it, or should I take this directly to Omega service who also has an office here.
Thank you!
