B Posts 8 Likes 3 Bashenga ·Apr 11, 2025 Good Afternoon, I've recently bought this watch, there's no script on the dial but the caseback is a Seamaster one. The lugs are quite curved inward. Can you please help identify the reference or bring information
Posts 12,022 Likes 20,883 Davidt ·Apr 11, 2025 Looks like a damaged seamaster DeVille with a repainted dial. Possibly ref 165.020
Posts 21,723 Likes 49,269 Dan S ·Apr 11, 2025 The hands look like replacements also. If you can return the watch, that might be a good idea.
Posts 3,980 Likes 38,554 ghce ·Apr 11, 2025 I would hazard to say incorrect crown for a Seamaster Deville ref
Posts 16,758 Likes 35,133 JimInOz ·Apr 11, 2025·Melbourne Australia It looks like the "watchmaker" only had 17mm spring bars, so they bent the lugs in to fit. If possible, you should return the watch.
Posts 12,022 Likes 20,883 Davidt ·Apr 12, 2025 How much did you pay? If it was more than £50 I’d return it
B Posts 8 Likes 3 Bashenga ·Apr 13, 2025 Thanks for the feedback, the seller took it back and I was able to choose another one