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  1. Pawlu_1973 Jan 27, 2019

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    Greetings
    I am a new member, not a wristwatch guru, but love them especially vintage ones. I am in possession of this lovely simple omega. Firstly need advice regarding the chain if it looks original to the watch or possibly a later replacement. The dial shows some dirt. Could this be rust? Shall I take it for cleaning? Also would love to get it dated as this I wear it when I go around with my classic car from 1962. For me, valuation is not important as this has a sentimental value. Passed down to me from an elder family member Thanks all for your help. If I need to remove the back lid for more detail , can anyone suggest how to do it easiest?



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  2. Pawlu_1973 Jan 28, 2019

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    It’s my first post here. Have my doubts if this is visible?
     
  3. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Jan 28, 2019

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    Although not the type of bracelet typically seen on a Seamaster 600 it certainly could have been fitted from new. There should be numbers on the folding part of the clasp, a photo of this would be helpful.

    Looks like a reference 135.011, mid 1960s, the serial number on the movement will help date your watch more closely.

    Have a watchmaker remove the back and take some nice clear photos of the inside of the back and movement.
     
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  4. cristos71 Jan 28, 2019

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    I've bought a couple of these 600's in the wild with 1035's attached, so I'd expect that to be the ref of the bracelet but looking at the pictures it appears to my eyes that the bracelet is a tad wider than the endlinks, ( could just be the pictures ) if so then probably a 1039. Either way I'd say the bracelet is probably worth at least double the watch.

    That sounds strange I'm sure but the bracelet be it a 1035 or a 1039 will fit onto many much more expensive Omega models which therefore gives it a greater value to a collector than the well worn Seamaster 600 it is attached to.
     
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  5. Davidt Jan 28, 2019

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    You may struggle to clean that dial without risking a significant loss of text. You could try to get a watchmaker to remove the varnish and reapply to again, very risky.

    If it has sentimental value, perhaps a movement service and polish of the crystal would be more appropriate?

    As above, it's worth noting that the bracelet is worth 2-3x the value of the actual watch.
     
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