Omega Seamaster Automatic Calendar - Help please

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Bluebogartlabel

·Aug 17, 2024

Hello

I hope you can help me learn more about my watch which my Dad had as his 21st birthday gift from his parents. It was bought from a jeweller in Liverpool in late 1956.

My Dad died many years ago and the watch lived in my Mum's jewellery box until I started to wear it about 8 years ago. It worked straight away and it keeps relatively good time but recently it seems to be getting a bit more erratic, losing perhaps 90 seconds a day.

Removing the back it looks quite dirty and I want to get it properly serviced, something I'm not sure has ever been done. I have no idea where to take it and would appreciate any advice and the likely cost.

I would also appreciate your help on identifying the watch and if it looks ok; I've just copied the watch name from the dial.

I've added some pictures of the watch including one of my Dad wearing it whilst holding me as a baby in 1967.

Many thanks in advance,,,

 

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peterkirk01

·Aug 17, 2024

Very nice heirloom. There is lots of information about this watch type available on the internet. Do a little research yourself and let us know what you find. Just look up Omega 2849 to see similar examples. As for service options please let us know where you are based and I am sure you will get recommendations for a reliable watch guy in your area. Good luck.

 

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Bluebogartlabel

·Aug 17, 2024

Hello Peter

Thank you for taking the time to reply and your advice.

I'm based in the Midlands and happy to travel if necessary.

Chris

 

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hen

·Aug 17, 2024

Great post!👍

 

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Davidt

·Aug 17, 2024

I’d recommend Mitka.Co.uk or AJWSL for a service on a vintage Omega in the UK.

 

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hoipolloi

·Aug 17, 2024·Vintage Omega Connoisseur

A Seamaster with movement serial number in 15 million coming with that S makes me think about a wrong redial done in the past.

 

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Bluebogartlabel

·Aug 17, 2024

hen

Great post!👍[/QUOTE

Thank you

 

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sheepdoll

·Aug 17, 2024

One of the best movements ever made. Unlike the 550 series the 470/500 series has a full bridge on the sweep seconds pinon. These are a bit thicker. Diameter is a bit smaller.
Probably the easiest movement out there to service.

 

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Bluebogartlabel

·Aug 17, 2024

Davidt

I’d recommend Mitka.Co.uk or AJWSL for a service on a vintage Omega in the UK.

Thank you David, I'll look at both of these

 

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X350 XJR

·Aug 17, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

hoipolloi

A Seamaster with movement serial number in 15 million coming with that S makes me think about a wrong redial done in the past.

Looks like a service dial to me, not refinished.

BTW, great first post.

Edited: Aug 17, 2024

 

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Wizzar

·Aug 17, 2024

X350 XJR

Looks like a service dial to me, not refinished.

BTW, great first post.

I’d agree 😉 yep and great watch anyway!

 

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Bluebogartlabel

·Aug 17, 2024

X350 XJR

Looks like a service dial to me, not refinished.

BTW, great first post.

Thank you for taking the time to reply,,

 

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Bluebogartlabel

·Aug 17, 2024

I would like to say thank you to you all for taking the time to read my post and offer your knowledge which is greatly received. I will be looking at having the watch properly serviced as soon as I can.

This watch means everything to me and I avoid taking it off unless I really have to. I do have other nice watches which I've bought over the course of my life but I haven't worn any of them for years. This watch means having my Dad with me. Funny what age can do to us isn't it. Thank you all again, I can't tell how much I appreciate it.

Chris

 

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SOG53

·Aug 17, 2024

Looks like nice original 2849 If you move the rotor you will probably see cal 503. Black dial cousin says hello. Very nice heirloom if you share general location someone can recommend good vintage watchmaker. Welcome to OF

edit- looks like I’m a little late to the party didnt see the extra photos and posts! Enjoy the watch

 

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Boojumhunter

·Aug 17, 2024

Welcome to the forums! I suspect many of us have similar watches or similar stories. Your watch is one of those icons, a chameleon you could wear with anything, and easily be your only watch (although the collecting bug is always there...). And serviced, will likely survive to hand to another generation!