Is this quote true, and you can always pick out a Seamaster 300 that has been made up or has had a recent new case fitted? Is the size of the end Lugs the giveaway to franks ? Quote "Although the vintage cases have the same thickness as the current service replacement cases they appear thinner due to the shape of the lug ends."
The quote came from my posting (originally on another forum) and has a pic to illustrate this. http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...mega-Seamaster-300-including-Military-watches In the past I have had two SM300s built using new case parts and can confirm the new cases are different to the originals.
In your opinion, what category would you consider this case to fall into, seller claims its an original 166.024
Im after an addition to the family but there's so many that say their original but they have replacement cases. Even dealers get into the act, it really is a mine field out there .So I'm reluctant to touch any Seamaster300 with a new case. As Jack says the new cases do have a different profile on the lugs as I feel this one has.
You're 100% correct! I'd suggest you educate yourself as much as possible before you pull the trigger on a Vintage SM300. Hang around here, search the web for info to arm yourself with as much information as you can before you buy. This was helpful for me http://thatwatchandmore.blogspot.ca/2013/03/buying-vintage-omega-seamaster-300.html
Thankyou Bas that is a great write too as well as Jacks, where he, describes case differences.,I dont want to mislead you, but I have a sm300 and I wanted to add to this one. I didn't realize at any stage over the years that the case shape, specifically the lugs were different to the service replacement case.I have like most been focused on dials and was pretty well indifferent to the case.It certainly gives me more of an insight .Thankyou again