Please help with vintage omega seamaster 300

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Omegalover124

·Sep 6, 2021

Recent purchase think dial, bezel bakelite flat 1 looks ok, curly 3, gilt dial, original crystal has cracks inside it which makes watch look ugly. Questions this movement 550 which I'm nervous about. I've read on guide on these watches and 550 movement few numbers were made for U.S. market. Please help if you see anything suspicious on dial bezel etc ..

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wagudc

·Sep 6, 2021

I am no expert, but there are quite a few threads here on this model. Try the search feature and/or Google "site: omegaforuns.net vintage Seamaster 300"

I recall detailed posts about what to look for.

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gatorcpa

·Sep 6, 2021·ΩF InvestiGator

According to Omega, cal. 550 is correct option for a Ref. 165.(0)024.

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-300-st-165-0024

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Omegalover124

·Sep 6, 2021

gatorcpa

According to Omega, cal. 550 is correct option for a Ref. 165.(0)024.

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-300-st-165-0024

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Omegalover124

·Sep 6, 2021

Thank you so much. Much appreciated.

 

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TexOmega

·Sep 6, 2021

OP has the NO DOT variety ref. #165024
Welcome to a subset of a selective niche.


Per Extract a January 1967 delivery to US

Mine came with this custom Olongopo bracelet with name.

Rank, according to bracelet, was Diver 1st Class

 

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Franco

·Sep 7, 2021

Pardon my ignorance, what is the No DOT variety
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watchyouwant

·Sep 7, 2021

165024 . "Normal" would be 165.024.

 

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Fallout Boy

·Sep 7, 2021

Congrats: watch IMO absolutely OK! /Mine:

 

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joe band

·Sep 7, 2021

TexOmega

OP has the NO DOT variety ref. #165024
Welcome to a subset of a selective niche.


Per Extract a January 1967 delivery to US

Mine came with this custom Olongopo bracelet with name.

Rank, according to bracelet, was Diver 1st Class

not a huge fan of the olongopo bracelet, but the historical value on your piece is priceless.
congrats on a beauty.

 

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td69

·Sep 9, 2021

Cal 550 and the "OXG" sign near the regulator is a good sign and it implies the watch was imported to the USA. Lovely watch!

 

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philips

·Sep 10, 2021

That is very nice!

 

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TheOmegaMan2021

·Oct 30, 2021

Lovely

 

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Dgercp

·Oct 30, 2021

Really nice piece and all looks correct! Congrats.

Serial#?

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DON

·Oct 30, 2021

Nobody's mentioned it, so I will. If your not a watch guy and you have no plans on wearing it. Leave it alone. Its not worth getting it serviced if your just going to put it back in the drawer.

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