Whilst visiting the parents over the Christmas break I decided to do a bit of watch hunting to see what I could find. Took a trip to to Doncaster to an antiques type flea fair..and me, being the keen newbie to vintage watches that I am got there about three quarters of an hour too early!! But, for some reason I was allowed to have a peruse around (traders only?)..not long after walking around about 300 or so stalls, some open, some half open did I stumble across this beauty in a case of old watches, brooches, rings and various other antiquities..And I took a chance on it as it was a complete steel..and I don't think you would ever pick something like this for the price in London (keeping it to myself..) I haven't opened her up (which is probably a huge faux pas) to see the movement as amazingly he didn't know much about it other than it was from an estate, and also didn't have the correct tools...hmm...here are some iPhone pics of my find! I cleaned the crystal a little..interestingly it has a black date wheel..not sure if that's original.

 

That looks like a solid gold seamaster!. How much did you pay for that beauty?.

 

Yep, second that - 2 of the lugs have Swiss hallmark stamps - if you have paid peanuts, you really, really have done well

Congrats, Paul

 

Hello respectable members. I paid the grand total of .By the way, is the date wheel correct? Seen any examples?

 

I know it's not a deal breaker but picked up this rotary for £5! It's actually quite nice..Just fitted a genuine omega buckle as it came without.

 

Thank Gatorcpa! I will take it to a jewellers to get it checked out. Also, I can remember seeing another similar watch with a black date dial on this forum. Seems a weird thing to have on a watch like this which is more of a dress piece?!

Anyway, hope you have a happy & healthy start to the New Year!

 

It looks to be the first one :-

http://www.old-omegas.com/sea62en.html

I don't think you can open the case through the back, I think you do it by removing the crystal.

 

Looks like you got yourself a good deal! I sure like the looks of the caseback!

 

Thanks

 

Wouldn't blame you.

It is a front loading watch from the early 60's with a caliber 56x inside. You're set up to triple your money, give or take depending on how cheaply you can replace the date wheel (although the black looks cool) and if it's 14ct or 18ct.

Nice snag man!