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SOLD [REDUCED] 1960s Omega Seamaster 14700, SS, Linen dial - $600

  1. Olhenry56 Feb 17, 2023

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    - I've done my best to photograph the watch honestly. The photos of the movement are from several months ago. If you'd like more detailed photos of any part of the watch, just let me know. For reference, my wrist (pictured) measures about 17.5 cm.

    Dial, Hands, and Crystal - The cream color linen dial is in good shape except for some damage around some of the indices. When I received it last year, there was some buildup around some indices which I carefully removed with a dry Bergeon swab. It cleaned up well, but some damage is visible with the naked eye if you look closely.
    As the photos show, the hands are slightly corroded and the lume on the minute hand has aged unevenly (or otherwise become stained). I think they still look very nice on the wrist.
    I replaced the (likely original) crystal that came with. It had stress fractures and was slightly discolored. I still have it if the buyer would like to have it. The replacement crystal may be generic. It was advertised as Omega, but if it is, the Omega logo has been worn down. I believe it is a vintage Swedish Omega crystal. It was discussed here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/is-this-a-genuine-5140-crystal.149274/
    Also, since I installed the crystal myself, please note that I am a novice, so you may want to have a watchmaker redo it. It looks like it might be just slightly higher (by maybe a few tenths of a millimeter) on one side, but since deciding to sell, I don't dare attempt it again.

    Case - Stainless steel. Approximately 33.5 mm diameter excluding the crown. Lug width is 18 mm.
    The case is honest and, I believe, unpolished. Some scratches are visible. The case back has two large scratches from a previous owner trying to open it. The crown is the correct 12-tooth crown which is very easy to operate.

    Movement - Omega 550, unknown service history.
    The watch sets, winds, and runs well. The movement looks nice and clean. Right now, according to the watch accuracy app on my phone, it's losing about 6 seconds per day, but that's not fully wound and only in one position sitting on my desk. I opened it several months ago, and I believe that I adjusted the regulator slightly. Also, I could tell by looking that the amplitude is low, so a service is recommended before regular daily wear.

    Head only- The watch will be sold head only. I have included a few photos with straps just to show it off.

    Payment - The price is 600 USD plus the cost of shipping (shipping preferences to be discussed via PM). I would like payment through PayPal FF. I am willing to consider requests for other methods of payment from well-established forum members who participate regularly. I've tried to price it fairly based on sold listings on eBay (where bad redials have sold recently for quite a bit more than this)

    References - This is my second attempt to sell on this forum, so I have only one reference as a seller, plus one as a buyer.
    https://omegaforums.net/threads/olhenry56-perfect.156192/
    https://omegaforums.net/threads/olhenry56-is-a-great-buyer.144698/

    Thanks for reading, and thanks so much to the OF staff for this platform.

    -Joseph

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    Although the watch is being sold head-only, here are some wrist shots on various straps.
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    edit: I forgot to post the movement and case back photos. I will post those tomorrow as a bump, or I can send them by PM if you're interested before then.
     
    Edited Mar 5, 2023
  2. Walrus Feb 17, 2023

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    That’s a nice honest one in my eyes kinda regret giving away most of my vintage seamasters but one day it struck me they all look the same. I should have kept 1 or 3 glws
     
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  3. JwRosenthal Feb 17, 2023

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    Here is your chance to right a horrible wrong.
     
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  4. Olhenry56 Feb 18, 2023

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    Here are the movement photos from several months ago.

    I realize now that the photos in the original post may not be full resolution. I can try fiddling with my camera settings to get better resolution if anyone requests it.

    And one more of the case back to assess the scratches better.
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    I definitely still have a couple of humbler Seamasters from last year's buying spree that I'm hanging onto for the time being. I know I'll miss this one, but it seems like that's just part of the hobby (except for those lucky #$&@'s that keep every watch they've ever bought :D)
     
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  5. Thommas Feb 18, 2023

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    Great price for a really nice, honest watch. GLWS!
     
  6. Olhenry56 Feb 26, 2023

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    Weekend bump with some clearer movement photos and another wrist shot. I'm selling the watch only, but this is what it could look like paired with a 7-row bracelet. These are #70 end links, which don't quite sit right, but I feel pretty confident that a watchmaker could make them work easily. I think it would be a killer look if the end links aligned with the lugs.

    Also, a quick note about the movement. The Omega vintage database lists only the 24 jewel cal. 552 for this reference, but the 17 jewel cal. 550 was used for US exports of this reference (note the OXG on the movement). Discussed here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/seamaster-14700-cal-550-thoughts-redial.70022/
     
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  7. janice&fred Feb 26, 2023

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    Oh boy that's some serious Seamaster goodness for small money!
     
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  8. Olhenry56 Mar 3, 2023

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    Out enjoying a little sunshine today!
     
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  9. Olhenry56 Mar 5, 2023

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    Price reduction bump :thumbsup:
     
  10. Olhenry56 Mar 14, 2023

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    I've had some interest, but it's still available.
     
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  11. Olhenry56 Mar 15, 2023

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    Now sold to a new member. Thanks OF for the space!
     
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