Omega seamaster 300

MyVintageOmega · Jan 2, 2020

Value on original vintage 300's are quite varied. Also they are increasing rapidly. Some are seeking 20 grand, others may only see it as 4K to 7K.
Regardless.......hang on to it. You will kick your $#$& if you sold it.

Edward53 · Jan 2, 2020

MyVintageOmega
Value on original vintage 300's are quite varied. Also they are increasing rapidly. Some are seeking 20 grand, others may only see it as 4K to 7K.
Regardless.......hang on to it. You will kick your $#$& if you sold it.

I was going to say something similar to this. Your watch is one of the most collectable of all vintage Omegas. Usually the original bezel has perished and yours is a real rarity in that respect. Most collectors would be delighted to own it and the missing pip certainly wouldn't bother them!

If you do decide to sell it, be sure you know your own mind as once it is gone, you can never get another one like it.

TimtimeIntl · Jan 2, 2020

AS Gemini posted it is a 7912 buckle made up of the three pieces shown and marked same. My guess as to value will be $450 or more. Ebay and this forum are good sources for one. Post pics of the inside of your bracelet, both sides. Best to take the spring pin out of the buckle and lay it flat. Your bracelet looks like it also needs the spring links repaired or replaced or some added so it will fit your wrist. Search number 6 end pieces for sale and surprise yourself as to what people have paid for them. Those caught my eye right away. Super cool watch and as has been said, if you sell it, good luck finding another.

Callaway · Jan 2, 2020

Many thanks for all your help!
And now the 3 final Yes/No questions

1. Fix the pip by Aldo/Rene Yes/No?
2. Hunting for a buckle Yes/No?
3. Make a preventive service (its working perfect and is clean inside) Yes/No?

redpcar · Jan 2, 2020

1. Aldo fix time can be quite long. 6 to 8 months. Send him an email and ask if he can fabricate a pip. Need to focus on the fact if he can weld something on without damage to the existing bakelite/paint. You may choose to leave it as is.
2. Easy yes on this one. Pretty common. You only need the buckle part not the entire clasp. I have several that I have managed to find over the years on the cheap. None for sale, sorry. 😉
3. Do you plan on wearing it? If you don't know the service history, then we always recommend clean/oil/timing. Not at Omega, though (this is another long discussion). Depending where you live, there are plenty of qualified people.

Cuttysark · Jan 2, 2020

Beautiful watch! I sent to Aldo a bezel in April and it’s still under working. So please be patient😀
Renè also does the same work in less period. It depends on the prices and the time you have.
Yes, keep looking for the buckle.
If you ask to some indipendent watchmaker, the price for a service will be not so high. But take care. Sometimes they want to polish the case. DON’T do it. The value will decrease. (Aldo and Renè can service also your Seamaster 300)
Nico

VetPsychWars · Jan 2, 2020

redpcar
You only need the buckle part not the entire clasp.

This is called a "clasp cover". Not everyone knows this on eBay, so you'll want to search using as many terms as you can.

This one is close to what you need and might be adequate for now.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/746796949/omega-stainless-steel-claspfor-gents

Tom

Callaway · Jan 3, 2020

Cuttysark
Beautiful watch! I sent to Aldo a bezel in April and it’s still under working. So please be patient😀
Renè also does the same work in less period. It depends on the prices and the time you have.
Yes, keep looking for the buckle.
If you ask to some indipendent watchmaker, the price for a service will be not so high. But take care. Sometimes they want to polish the case. DON’T do it. The value will decrease. (Aldo and Renè can service also your Seamaster 300)
Nico

Thanks! I have spoken to Rene and he says that "the laser will burn at least the area 50-10 of the bezel" so its better to leave it as is......

bodell · Jan 3, 2020

jaspers
Hi Callaway,

First of all, so sorry for your loss. Your father had great taste and left you a tremendous watch, which will last another lifetime if you take good care of it.

Now, you probably don't know that there's been a discussion raging on this forum on what to do with folks who become a member to have us help identify and valuate a watch, and then vanish again. Some newer members like myself like the opportunity learn with these research projects, but other regulars are a bit annoyed by transient visitors.

As to the watch: I checked out this tread on watchuseek and was able to identify your watch in ~10 minutes. You can then enter the reference number on Chrono24 and the sales forum here to get an idea of dealer's (Chrono24) and private sale (OF) value.

Best of luck, and please let us know if you have additional specific questions!

Thanks for sharing above. It would be great if there was a pinned section that explains how to identify your watch & value. I know that's probably difficult as there were so many variations, but at least for some of the more easily identifiable & steps you mention above.

Callaway · Jan 9, 2020

gemini4
The original bracelet was probably a 7912 circa 1964 ish.
These bracelets, and sometimes only the buckles, pop up on eBay.

Hi, do you think this i the right part for my bracelet, connecting to the clasp?
OMEGA FLAT LINK FOR BRACELET 1035 1039 7912 1506 1067 SPEEDMASTER SEAMASTER

gemini4 · Jan 9, 2020

Callaway
Hi, do you think this i the right part for my bracelet, connecting to the clasp?
OMEGA FLAT LINK FOR BRACELET 1035 1039 7912 1506 1067 SPEEDMASTER SEAMASTER

Yes, should work. Be aware, there is a spring inside that should still be working. Ask for pics of the link disassembled.

TimtimeIntl · Jan 9, 2020

Unless I missed a pic somewhere, can you post a picture of all the sections of the buckle and how they do or don't connect to the bracelet links? Is your inner buckle marked 7912 and does it mate well with the other inner section or has the whole buckle assembly and clasp top been replaced? Gemini4 already posted a good view of the two inner sections of a 7912. Hopefully your current bracelet has 8 non-stretch sections on each side then some stretch link sections bringing them to either side of the buckle.

TimtimeIntl · Jan 9, 2020

TimtimeIntl · Jan 9, 2020

Callaway · Jan 9, 2020

TimtimeIntl

Looks really nice! I will clean up mine and take some pictures. What is the best way to clean it, hot water and mild soap?

TimtimeIntl · Jan 9, 2020

Mix hot ammonia and water 50:50 and soak and brush away with a toothbrush. Works better if you have an ultrasonic cleaner with heater. Often a lot of crud will come out and you should change the solution and do again. A jeweler should do it for a very fair price as well as they usually have ultrasonic cleaning tanks set up all the time and then have a steam cleaner to blast it after. If dirt is really caked inside the links it may not all come out but you should be able to do a lot. Let soak for hours.

redpcar · Jan 9, 2020

Espresso steamers work nicely, too. Be sure and wear gloves 😉

TimtimeIntl · Jan 9, 2020

Espresso steamers. I like it! When I've been too lazy to get out the ultrasonic tank I have placed all the parts in a plastic jar (peanut butter) and shaken it up a lot to add some action to the cleaning process.

VetPsychWars · Jan 9, 2020

I routinely clean/wash water-resist watch and bracelet with a brush, warm water, and Dawn dishwashing liquid. Keeps the yuck out and safe for the seals, as verified by any watchmaker who has worked on my watches.

Tom

Edward53 · Jan 9, 2020

VetPsychWars
I routinely clean/wash water-resist watch and bracelet with a brush, warm water, and Dawn dishwashing liquid. Keeps the yuck out and safe for the seals, as verified by any watchmaker who has worked on my watches.

Tom

Thanks Tom, we appreciate that!

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