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  1. Damon123 Mar 18, 2019

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    Hi,

    Totally new to this forum, with currently little knowledge but excited to be part of the community! Many thanks for the add to the site:)

    I've always wanted a 1960's Seamaster 600, ideally with date, but without is still a great price.

    From the research I'd carried out most appear to come with the 601 caliber movement.

    I missed out on the auction yesterday by the grand sum of £1. I thought this was a good price and was told when I asked the seller that all was original minus the glass being refitted.

    Would be greatful if anyone could give me an idea if I missed out on something decent as was a little apprehensive being new to the watch world.

    Many thanks!

    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.de/ulk/itm/283408348609

    Hope it's okay to post this link here, if not please tell me to remove. Thanks.
     
  2. Waxtactic Mar 18, 2019

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    I'll let the more experienced OF members comment on your exact question, but wanted to chime in and say "welcome!"
     
  3. jimmyd13 Mar 18, 2019

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    I think you dodged a bullet .... that "e" is giving all the wrong vibes. Compare the prints to this one:
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    OP's example here:
    Omega Seamaster 600 + Date Cal.611 A.jpg
     
  4. Hnansen Mar 18, 2019

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    I disagree. I am certain that the dial is all original and the price certainly was good.

    The cal. 601 is for the non-date Seamasters. The cal. 611 is the date version, so it is all correct :)
     
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  5. jimmyd13 Mar 18, 2019

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    The first e is a very odd shape. It sits below the rest of the letters; spacing in inconsistent; a meets the m halfway up the upstroke; e to the r is just an odd shape. Now, show me another one the same and I'll be happy to concede.

    Edit: is the second 0 in 600 floating away too or just a weird angle/crystal?
     
  6. Hnansen Mar 18, 2019

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    I have owned dozens of these Seamaster 600 with the silver indices. Here is one of the current ones that I got:
     
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  7. jimmyd13 Mar 18, 2019

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    Then I concede. What's the year and story behind that one? I can't think of any example I've seen with that font.
     
  8. Hnansen Mar 18, 2019

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    Honestly, I dont think there is anything special about the piece :) It looks just like the maaaaany other SM600´s that I have owned. It's from 1968, according to the several number.

    Here are a couple more:
     
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  9. jimmyd13 Mar 18, 2019

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    OK - the middle example of the three above is the one that I've seen, and the only one I've seen. In addition, on the other two examples, that second 0 does look out of line. Obviously there were at least two prints for that dial. It's just odd that I don't recall ever seeing the one that you say is more common to you. I wonder if there's any geographical reason behind it? Simply because I've only handled examples in GB.
     
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  10. Hnansen Mar 18, 2019

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    I think the angle of the photos, distortion of the crystal and other factors could matter as well :)
    But I am absolutely certain that all of these I have showed had 100% original dials. There were many different dial layouts of the SM600 and since they were produced in such great numbers for 7-8 years, I wouldn't be surprised to see small differences in the prints.
     
  11. Damon123 Mar 18, 2019

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    Thanks for the response guys. Wish I'd gone higher but I know it's dangerous bidding on vintage stuff unless you really know your stuff.

    Really gutted to have missed out at a great price though.

    What's the average price for these??
     
  12. Waxtactic Mar 18, 2019

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    Don't stress too much, more will come...and the hunt is half the fun to be honest.
     
  13. jimmyd13 Mar 18, 2019

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    The one I posted above, after a full service, new glass and correct crown, with a new padded leather strap, sold for £700 (might have been £750). It was a very crisp example with a lovely cream patina. I think that's pretty much top end on these at the moment.
     
  14. Shabbaz Mar 18, 2019

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    600's come up all the time so no worries. You will find one.