Seamaster 2627 Questions

jacobbrez · Jul 9, 2020

I bought a Seamaster at auction without seeing the movement. I think it looks fine externally, given my limited knowledge. I opened it up, though, and I'm concerned about the movement. It looks brand new. Movement serial number is a 13.

It seems to match the caliber .353's I've seen pictures of, but it's as shiny as a new penny.

I'm new to the forum and vintage watches, but the knowledge here has been invaluable. Thank you for any insight!

Interestingly, this came with what is purported to be the original papers. I know that these papers were often filled in later, but, if so, they were filled in with a serial number that does not match the movement number.

Maskelyne · Jul 9, 2020

Congratulations! A quite fine and genuine watch (crown is replaced). Movement and it´s serial is correct and 353 or 355 were used for this reference. And you have the papers which gives the watch a certified provenance! It´s a bit hard to asses the dial by yours pictures but maybe a new crystal or a polish will improve the overall impression. The case seems to be very well preserved, and the movement has not experienced moisture.

A like these dials with the date at 6. 😀

Spruce · Jul 9, 2020

Looks nice

jacobbrez · Jul 9, 2020

Thank you both. I was concerned about the movement looking so new. I had never read about counterfeit movements, but I don't know much.

SkunkPrince · Jul 9, 2020

Maskelyne
Congratulations! A quite fine and genuine watch (crown is replaced).

Not necessarily. The dome crown is correct for earlier versions of the 2627. That movement has been well taken care of, that is what it is supposed to look like. Bummer the papers don't match the watch.

Maskelyne · Jul 9, 2020

SkunkPrince
Not necessarily. The dome crown is correct for earlier versions of the 2627. That movement has been well taken care of, that is what it is supposed to look like. Bummer the papers don't match the watch.

I stand corrected, the serial does not match. I think that the crown looks almost unused. But never say never.

Here is a picture of mine 2627 for comparison,,,

Omega-Seamaster-Automatic-ref,-2627-10SC-bumper.jpg

SkunkPrince · Jul 9, 2020

Mine came with a dome crown. Pain in the butt to find a replacement!

Maskelyne · Jul 9, 2020

SkunkPrince
Mine came with a dome crown. Pain in the butt to find a replacement!

I can ask my watchmaker about crowns, What do you want? Just send me a pm. He is retired and has a lot of Omega spares from his store. He started in the 60,s as a watchmaker.

SkunkPrince · Jul 9, 2020

Maskelyne
I can ask my watchmaker about crowns, What do you want? Just send me a pm. He is retired and has a lot of Omega spares from his store. He started in the 60,s as a watchmaker.

Oh, thank you, this IS a replacement. It was difficult to find but once I got the part number, found one on eBay. But thank you for the offer. 😁

Maskelyne · Jul 9, 2020

SkunkPrince
Oh, thank you, this IS a replacement. It was difficult to find but once I got the part number, found one on eBay. But thank you for the offer. 😁

You´re velcome 😀

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