Seamaster 600 black dial red cross-hairs.

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Exurbia

·Jun 13, 2021

Hello everyone,
This is my first post on any watch forum.
I'm hoping to find information about my late fathers watch.
It is a manual wind with date at 3 o clock. Red cross-hairs and nice raised back. The pics were taken with my phone.

 

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X350 XJR

·Jun 13, 2021·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Do a search for "Omega Seamaster technical dial".

Cool watch, should clean up nicely.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Jun 13, 2021

Welcome @Exurbia
Sorry about the loss of your father- that watch is a nice keepsake. It’s one of the rarer variants of its time, as @X350 XJR mentioned, it is of a series of watches that were referred to as “technical dials”. As for information about it- it dates to the mid- late 60’s, probably has a 600 series movement and is a nice daily wear once you get it serviced by an independent watchmaker who knows vintage Omegas. They aren’t difficult to service, but parts are only available to watchmakers who have an Omega parts account.

 

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Exurbia

·Jun 14, 2021

Thank you JW And XJR,
When I get home this arvo I'll ask the nice "Mr Google" to help me find the technical dials.
When serviced should I have the glass replaced?
Cheers,
Peter.

 

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Revo

·Jun 14, 2021

If it hasn't been serviced in a while then it will need cleaning and oiling BUT do not let them polish the case or mess with the dial and hands. Originality is important! If you do get it looked at then ask them to write down the serial number (it's on the movement). You can date it from that.

To be honest it's a great watch and will look immeasurably better for simply fitting a new crystal (the plastic lens over the dial).

 

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JimInOz

·Jun 14, 2021·Melbourne Australia

Lovely example from the 600 series.

Only two things wrong with it.

It's a date model (I like the no-date)
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It's not mine 😁

Basic instructions for your watchmaker.

Carefully disassemble.
Clean case and caseback in ultrasonic after removing crystal.
Clean, inspect, assemble/lubricate/regulate/adjust movement.
Fit new crystal if the original can't be polished or if it displays sub-surface crazing.

Pretty basic requirements.
It's important that you try to keep as much originality as possible so no buffing/polishing unless the watchmaker is highly skilled at this art.

 

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JimInOz

·Jun 14, 2021·Melbourne Australia

If you feel a bit like a detective, you can do some research and then tell us all about your watch.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/how-do-i-identify-my-vintage-omega-watch.93146/

You can ignore the first part about fakes, your watch is pure Omega.

 

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jeppe888

·Jun 14, 2021

hi and welcome to OF, it looks like a really nice watch you inherited - always a good way to remember your dad.
I would recommend a service and a new crystal and then just listen to all the other comments they know what they are talking about

 

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flqt-9000

·Jun 14, 2021

That is a nice 136.011. The glass can be polished and does not need to be replaced!

 

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Danwales

·Jun 14, 2021

That's a lovely piece.

 

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cineaste

·Aug 29, 2021

First, condolences to the OP. This is a lovely watch you inherited. I have the no date version and it is one of my favorites. Wear it in good health!

Edited: Aug 29, 2021

 

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Screwbacks

·Aug 29, 2021

welcome to OF. i saw one before like the one you have. if you notice the dial esp the indices and the sword/batton hands are patterned/designed after the speedmaster. being a 600m sm too makes it more desirable. enjoy.

 

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Davidt

·Aug 29, 2021

cineaste

First, condolences to the OP. This is a lovely watch you inherited. I have the no date version and is one of my favorites. Enjoy!

Looks ok to me. There are two versions of this dial, one with the older style ‘flat foot’ logo and one with the modern logo like you have.

 

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perks713

·Aug 29, 2021

Love these, a nice black dial and a crosshair that doesn't intersect any other writing, the perfect combo in my mind!

 

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philips

·Aug 29, 2021

One of my favorite Seamasters. Yet to nab one.