Seamaster 300 - 2913...I think

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Stumbled onto this watch at a local watchmaker's booth. I'm a complete novice to these so I tried to do some digging here for posts by @kov and others before posting. Appears to be a Seamaster 300, ref. 2913. I know it's very over polished and I suspect a replaced or repaired bezel but is it otherwise correct? I've seen a couple of sales here and otherwise for much nicer examples, what would be fair ask on this given condition? Just trying to educate myself. Appreciate any information. Thanks


 
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Although I’m not expert on these at all, my eyes are bugging and my feeling is it’s all put together.

I think you wanted to name @kox rather than me in your OP 😀
 
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Aren't those #6 endlinks reproductions?
Yes those 6s are all wrong. That in itself raises alarms in that it’s been prepared at some point by someone that knows at least something. What’s the price ?
 
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It’s not a 2913. Probably a 14755 or very early 165014-62
Edit: Bezel appears to be a repro.
 
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It’s not a 2913. Probably a 14755 or very early 165014-62
Yes I confirm it. The caseback is different between the 2913 and 14755. The bezel is a Aldo repro. The end links are aftermarket. The case, of course is over polished. But we’re talking about a watch of early 60s. It’s in nice conditions. I don’t know what price is good for this one.
 
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Aren't those #6 endlinks reproductions?
I thought so yes. The whole bracelet looks a bit tattered too.
 
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kov kov
Although I’m not expert on these at all, my eyes are bugging and my feeling is it’s all put together.

I think you wanted to name @kox rather than me in your OP 😀
Apologies. Yes I meant @kox . I thought it could have been but didn't know enough about these to identify what and how.
 
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Yes those 6s are all wrong. That in itself raises alarms in that it’s been prepared at some point by someone that knows at least something. What’s the price ?
Seller asking US $10K.
 
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Yes I confirm it. The caseback is different between the 2913 and 14755. The bezel is a Aldo repro. The end links are aftermarket. The case, of course is over polished. But we’re talking about a watch of early 60s. It’s in nice conditions. I don’t know what price is good for this one.

Thanks, so you're thinking 14755 with several aftermarket parts? Stay away?
 
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Any movement pics, would expect cal 55x.
Maybe worth 5-7k. Nice dial, nice lume, hands good, except possibly sweep. Aldo not too shabby.
I think case biggest negative.
 
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Bracelet's not a stretch-link either, looks more like an 1175. Someone knows what it should look like and what end links it should have, but has cut corners. I'd ask for a look at the movement I think before making any offer
 
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Bracelet's not a stretch-link either, looks more like an 1175. Someone knows what it should look like and what end links it should have, but has cut corners. I'd ask for a look at the movement I think before making any offer

I think I see 5 folded stretch links here:

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Bracelet's not a stretch-link either, looks more like an 1175. Someone knows what it should look like and what end links it should have, but has cut corners. I'd ask for a look at the movement I think before making any offer

@S.H. @abrod520 I didn't take a good look at the bracelet (since I didn't really like it) but I definitely remember it had stretch-links in it. Will try and request some movement shots before the holiday.
 
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Yes I confirm it. The caseback is different between the 2913 and 14755. The bezel is a Aldo repro. The end links are aftermarket. The case, of course is over polished. But we’re talking about a watch of early 60s. It’s in nice conditions. I don’t know what price is good for this one.

IMO, no price is a good price

also don't think thats an Aldo bezel, but impossible to tell from image
 
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IMO, no price is a good price

also don't think thats an Aldo bezel, but impossible to tell from image
Appreciate the feedback, all. As I'm a novice to these, it's been very helpful.
 
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Here is a 14755-61. Dial, hands and bezel were restored by Aldo
 
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also don't think thats an Aldo bezel, but impossible to tell from image
Bezel 100% redone. Very possible to tell from the pictures.
I don’t like the dial or hand lume either.
Overpolished case.
Repro #6 ELs.
3rd generation 7077 with removable spring links looks to be the only un-F’d with part of this watch...

Pass on this.