Omega Seamaster ID Help: Grandfather's Vintage Watch

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Jay82

·Aug 5, 2026

Hello!

My mother gave me her fathers old watch and I am curious what this is. From 50's presumably from her knowledge. Backcover had no markings on the inside. Any info would help. Thanks!

 

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JimJupiter

·Aug 5, 2026

Are you from Europe, or your grand father? Please google "Autobahngold" (Freeway Gold).

Nico

 

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Limo Orange

·Aug 5, 2026

The watch is a fake, possibly using a generic ébauche movement that has been signed Omega. It isn't even made of gold. It could be any ordinary watch that someone tried to pass off as an Omega.
I would still keep it with affection.

Please excuse the translation

 

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padders

·Aug 5, 2026·Oooo subtitles!

Sentimental value - Priceless
Market value - zero

 

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sheepdoll

·Aug 5, 2026

Looks like it is a franken too. The finish on the balance bridge does not match the other plates.

 

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Cartesian

·Aug 5, 2026

Here is a good write-up on these sorts of watches by @dsio :

https://stories.omegaforums.net/is-my-vintage-seamaster-antimagnetic-0-750-18k-gold-real/

 

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ErichKeane

·Aug 5, 2026

Yep, not a real Omega. That appears to be a Unitas movement, but I can't place which one.

I THINK it is a 6310, which, ironically, the image of on Emmy is ALSO signed Omega 😁 Seems this was a pretty common use of this movement!

https://www.emmywatch.com/db/movement/unitas--6310/

 

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Porteroso

·Aug 5, 2026

Love the Seamaster font. Someone had some fun.

 

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JimInOz

·Aug 6, 2026·Melbourne Australia

ErichKeane

That appears to be a Unitas movement, but I can't place which one.

Definitely a Unitas caliber, it's marked under the balance but I don't think it's a 6310. The upper escape jewel for instance.
Decent movement, shame the fakers had to denigrate it.

 

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ErichKeane

·Aug 6, 2026

JimInOz

Definitely a Unitas caliber, it's marked under the balance but I don't think it's a 6310. The upper escape jewel for instance.
Decent movement, shame the fakers had to denigrate it.

Yep, that's how I figured out it was Unitas 😁 what am I missing on the upper escape jewel? It looks the same to me?

And yes, I am used to roadside fools gold watches using junky movements, it's a shame to have something this nice in one.