Please Help Identify 1950s

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I’m trying to figure out what type of watch my late grandfather wore. I was only able to find one photo showing a semi-clear photo of a watch.

I think it may be a Seamaster ? And this is circa 1950s.

I really appreciate any help!!!

 
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One possibility here.

But TBH, there are quite a few references that resemble the watch in the photo. If you can remember anything else about the watch, it would be helpful.
 
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One possibility here.

But TBH, there are quite a few references that resemble the watch in the photo. If you can remember anything else about the watch, it would be helpful.
He passed away when I was too little to even know what a watch was. This is the only reference I have.
 
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With the only photos you have I think you can come close but I don’t know if you will find an exact.

Have you tried sending it to someone for enhancement?
 
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He passed away when I was too little to even know what a watch was. This is the only reference I have.
Maybe another family member can remember something. For example, was it hand-winding or automatic?
 
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With the only photos you have I think you can come close but I don’t know if you will find an exact.

Have you tried sending it to someone for enhancement?
Nope. Just thought I would pop on in here and see what the experts here thought. I figured the lack of numbers on the dial and two tone dial might be enough for enthusiasts that know way more than chatGPT
 
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Nope. Just thought I would pop on in here and see what the experts here thought. I figured the lack of numbers on the dial and two tone dial might be enough for enthusiasts that know way more than chatGPT
The dial really doesn't tell you much. Every Seamaster reference in that era had many, many dial variations. You need to identify it mainly by the case shape.
 
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I think it’s this one? I superimposed it over the original photo as best I could match and seems pretty spot on.

 
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I think it’s this one? I superimposed it over the original photo as best I could match and seems pretty spot on.

Are there any more photos of the Etsy watch to indicate the reference number? 36.5mm is quite large for a Seamaster from that era.
 
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Nope. Just thought I would pop on in here and see what the experts here thought. I figured the lack of numbers on the dial and two tone dial might be enough for enthusiasts that know way more than chatGPT
All good, was worth a try. Don’t write it off yet, plenty of more knowledgeable people than me
 
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I don’t think you will be able to identify with 100% certainty. Afraid we don’t have the technology to add pixels yet!

A few observations:
• clearly central second
• clearly beefy lug reference - so maybe 2577, 2767 (maybe not beefy enough), 2846 etc.
• the lug has some angle with the case - rather than blending directly with it
• the bezel also has some bevel - not entirely sure if they’re interchangeable between these refs. But 2577 bezels look a bit “flatter”
• my brain wants to read 12 for the index. But usually when you have 12, you also have 3-6-9 which is clearly not the case here. There are some examples with 12 only, but it could also be a larger (arrowhead or baton) marker as well - hard to conclude on this point
• the indices look like baton or small arrowheads
• the dial looks like it has a two tone colour

You won’t be able to tell:
• what the size is - likely 34-35mm
• whether the furniture is gold and in fact whether it’s steel (looks like) or plated etc.
• wether the dial is textured or not
 
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I think it’s this one? I superimposed it over the original photo as best I could match and seems pretty spot on.


I don’t think it’s that. The case isn’t quite the same as the lugs have too much taper.
I’d say one of the beefy lug references people hav already suggested.