Omega Seamaster 300 165.024 (1968) Authenticity Check

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10H10

·Jan 23, 2026

I don't know if this watch has already been reviewed... I only have three photos; based solely on these, could someone give me their opinion? Thank you.
Cal. 552
Case 165024
Serial 24703xxx

 

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Davidt

·Jan 23, 2026

Case and bezel have their share of knocks and marks but relatively sharp. The dial however is poor and unattractive. Both dial and hands should be considered for reluming which will increase how attractive it is but obviously not as valuable or sought after as one with original lume

 

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10H10

·Jan 23, 2026

Davidt

Case and bezel have their share of knocks and marks but relatively sharp. The dial however is poor and unattractive. Both dial and hands should be considered for reluming which will increase how attractive it is but obviously not as valuable or sought after as one with original lume

Thank you, in your opinion, everything is original ? The engraving on the back aswell ?

 

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Davidt

·Jan 23, 2026

Yes it’s not fake and the parts seem contemporary to one another. Serial number would help confirm.

Edit; Sorry I’ve seen the serial is provided. It looks about right for the bezel and hands

 

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Donn Chambers

·Jan 23, 2026

Bezel is in remarkably good condition for such a poor dial and hands. It’s a shame it’s not on a better looking watch. You often see these with a good-looking dial and the bezel is a mess.

 

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Fallout Boy

·Jan 23, 2026

1. this watch is original and quite honest, probably the bezel later
2.this watch is better than any watch-co
3. and better, than any relumed one
4. I like this watch and add a processed picture

 

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masteroftime

·Jan 23, 2026

It is unfortunately common to see the lume age like this due to water/moisture ingress, particularly on watches with the Naiad crown.

I assume this has an HF case? I agree with David’s observations regarding originality.

 

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puntodvista

·Jan 26, 2026

The second hand looks different from the hour and minute hands. Is this normal?