"Pre-Seamaster" (1958, Caliber Ω 470, 34.5mm)?

Hello, fellow Omega enthusiasts!

I just bought a Seamaster without the text on the dial (1958, Caliber Ω 470). I understand that these are getting pretty rare? I know it could be a redail.

I purchased this one $750, but don't have it in hand yet. There's lot of pics of it. I'll post several here to make it easy.

I would appreciate any opinions, or thoughts if this was a good purchase decision. Much appreciated.
I do feel very good about it. I hope I made a good decision, as I'm still very much learning. Thank you in advance!

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Vintage Mint Swiss Omega Pre-Seamaster Automatic Watch with Bracelet, Black Dial

A rare and fine Omega Automatic Seamaster, reference CK 14773-1 SC, dating to Pre-Seamaster production in 1958.


Stainless steel case, screw back, 34.5mm diameter, with beautiful downturned lugs.

Case maintains the original factory finish.
- Original matte black dial with applied silver baton markers, in excellent condition.
- Applied silver "Ω" logo with printed "Omega Automatic" below 12 o'clock.
- Original silver toned alpha hands.
- Original crown.
- Original crystal.
- Omega Caliber Ω 470 automatic winding movement, serviced and in running order.
- Omega original logo bracelet (to fit 8" or a bit larger).

A few red flags for this watch/seller..

First, the “pre-Seamaster” naming is entirely inaccurate. The Seamaster came out 10 years before this watch. This model was sometimes marked Seamaster and other times not (not sure why).

Second, the case is not 34.5mm, closer to 33mm. And it’s been polished.

Third, I suspect the bracelet is a knock off. Best case it’s a modern Omega replacement but surely not original to the watch.

My gut tells me the dial is original, although the build up of paint around the markers is a bit suspicious.

Thanks for the astute observations. Yes, I think the bracelet is not an authentic Omega bracelet, but a cheaper repro.
About the dial, he does mention it in the details, but claims it's original: "Original matte black dial with applied silver baton markers, in excellent condition." He does provide pics of the caseback, isuerted below. Assuming the it's a redial, and with the counterfeit bracelet, what is a fair value for this watch? I paid $750. I think I should ask for a bigger discount or return it. I'm going to check if it has radium once I get it.

If the dial is original, it is radium. It looks like radium to me.

Do you have the movement picture and outside of the caseback?

I believe that it should be in 1960’s with the movement number 16 million?

The one I found had the “seamaster”, plus the difference shape of hands.


Teerapat

Yes, that is what I figured, it's still a nice watch for the price. According to the seller, it has been regularly serviced (but I know many usually say that and can't assume its true). "If refinished, was done long ago. I bought in Glasgow, Scotland about 2005-6. Serviced regularly so doing well ." There is a pic of the movement. I'll post now. I'll take more pics when I get it in this week.