OMEGA Seamaster model mystery

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Hi All

This is my first post so apologies if I make any mistakes.

I wanted to ask you, as the OMEGA forum community, whether you would be able to help identify the model of this OMEGA Seamaster watch? As I can't seem to find any information on it. I inheritated it when my father passed away nearly a decade ago and I wanted to find out more about it, hopefully that will help me to decide whether to keep it for my son or to sell it and share the money with the family. I can't imagine it's worth much at all but in these challenging times it all helps.

Judging by searches I've done, the model number should be on the back but because the back cover is inscribed I think this may be why it's missing, or it could just be a fake. Either way I would really appreciate any help you could offer to identify it.

All the best

Ian

 
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The case number is on the inside of the case back.

These are quite valuable in this condition.
 
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Hi Ian,

It looks like a 145.005 with a caliber 321 from the 1960s. Unfortunately the dial has been repainted and the case has seen some wear, but it is still a pretty valuable watch especially for the movement parts.
 
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Thank you both for your quick responses, its very kind, do you know whether the back unscrews or do i need a tool to (gently) pry the back off?
 
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I don't know what the relationship was like between you and your dad, but if it was my dad's watch you couldn't pay me enough for it.
 
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Thank you both for your quick responses, its very kind, do you know whether the back unscrews or do i need a tool to (gently) pry the back off?
You should take it to an authorized watch maker for service. It is screwed on, and way to easy to mess something up or scratch it if you try to remove it yourself.
 
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I don't know what the relationship was like between you and your dad, but if it was my dad's watch you couldn't pay me enough for it.
It wasn't great to be honest, he was an alcoholic who basically bankrupted our family to keep drinking. Its not something I'm attached to, I just didn't know what to do with it so I put it away and forgot about it.
 
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You should take it to an authorized watch maker for service. It is screwed on, and way to easy to mess something up or scratch it if you try to remove it yourself.
You are of course right, thank you. I will do that and see what becomes of it
Thanks again
 
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It wasn't great to be honest, he was an alcoholic who basically bankrupted our family to keep drinking. Its not something I'm attached to, I just didn't know what to do with it so I put it away and forgot about it.
I understand. Then just sell it as is and let someone else get it serviced.
 
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You are of course right, thank you. I will do that and see what becomes of it
Thanks again
If you do decide to get it serviced be sure they do not try to polish it. Just full service on the movement (and repair if necessary), new seals, and clean everything else. That is an Omega signed crystal, so do not replace it. However, you could have the crystal polished with good results.

Good luck! Hope you get a nice price for it.
 
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If you do decide to get it serviced be sure they do not try to polish it. Just full service on the movement (and repair if necessary), new seals, and clean everything else. That is an Omega signed crystal, so do not replace it. However, you could have the crystal polished with good results.

Good luck! Hope you get a nice price for it.
Thank you!