Omega Seamaster, an Oldie for your assessment???

[hansaboy]

Hi Folks, its time again for some questions and my ongoing learning..

Looking at an Oldie Seamaster.
I don't know the referens, and don't have any pictures of the movement or the inside of the caseback.
Swiss Made, so the 1950-1960:s?
The dial is not in the best condition, with a "burned" look,
but the more I look at it, It gets better and "charming".
The subdial is scratched..

The case doesnt look to bad either.

So what do you think?

Edited: Apr 1, 2023

 

[Bruce235]

Looks original. I kinda like it but ditch the bracelet.
Does it bump/clank when you shake it?

 

[Walrus]

I second that. Those type of bracelets could damage the lugs probably a safe move to toss it. I like the watch though the subdial is coolio

 

[Davidt]

Dial looks original but doesn’t really appeal to me.

 

[Dan S]

I'm thinking maybe ref. 2848.

 

[MtV]

Dan S

I'm thinking maybe ref. 2848.

+1

 

[hansaboy]

Thanks guys, I dont have the watch (yet..)!
But ditching the bracelet is nr one!
And now maybe I could google more on the ref!

cheers!

 

[rennfahrer]

Dan S

I'm thinking maybe ref. 2848.

+1 - an early one from the side profile of the lugs.

 

[hansaboy]

Good morning guys!
Had some time now searching, and I found some photos of this ref.
A lot of them seems to have the same kind of patina..And they are in the mid 50:s.
And with different layouts regarding the dial?
Is it depending on the year?

 

[hansaboy]

And I found this helpful guy now...

Even though there was some trashing in the underlying posts about a redial...??

Enjoy!

 

[Jimmcb]

I like that but not sure about the bracelet. Yup. Looked again. I DO like it.

 

[Bruce235]

There were many dial variation in every year.