Seamaster c.1957

jonnynish · Feb 15, 2021

My father bought this Omega Seamaster in 1956 or 1957, which he had engraved at the time of purchase, or possibly shortly after. He passed it on to me 10 years ago, which my wife had serviced for me as it was in pretty rough shape after a several decades of use.

I have looked at the Vintage Watches section on the Omega website, and while there are some that are very similar, I can’t seem to find the exact one. Is there any way to determine the specific model without opening it up and looking inside? I’m curious as to what the original watch strap looked like and would like to get one like it.

Many thanks!

sleepyastronaut · Feb 15, 2021

Welcome to the forum!

Lovely 'beefy lugs' Seamaster.

This could have any of a handful of case numbers. Only way to confirm is to get the case number inside the case back.

JwRosenthal · Feb 15, 2021

There were a number of different styled straps available, and any 18mm strap of your choice would work (just get the appropriate tool to remove the bars safely).
If you want originality, check out these.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/frere-vintage-omega-style-straps.126231/

Rudi99 · Feb 15, 2021

Hi Nishimura-san and welcome.

So, judging by the caseback and the overall appearance of the watch, I would be willing to bet this is a 2767 with a 352 bumper movement. Do you feel a weight oscilating inside the watch when you move it?

Here are some pictures of mine. I could be wrong in my guess of course.

Nevertheless, a cool heirloom of your father!

seekingseaquest · Feb 15, 2021

Rudi99
Hi Nishimura-san and welcome.

So, judging by the caseback and the overall appearance of the watch, I would be willing to bet this is a 2767 with a 352 bumper movement. Do you feel a weight oscilating inside the watch when you move it?

Here are some pictures of mine. I could be wrong in my guess of course.

Nevertheless, a cool heirloom of your father!

I agree with the 2767, but it’ll be a 354 (352 is chronometer-rated).

It was probably produced closer to ‘54, but it may have sat in stock for a little while before being sold.

At some point, someone re-painted the dial and polished the watch. Nonetheless, it’s a nice watch and you should enjoy it!

jonnynish · Feb 15, 2021

Wow. Fantastic information, thank you so much everyone! Very much appreciated. (Rudi99 yes it does move around inside, a neat feature on an "older" device.)

Jones in LA · Feb 15, 2021

You're very fortunate to have such a special heirloom, I wish you your own lifetime of healthy and happy wearing!

I just completed a years-long search for a birth-year watch that I'd be excited to wear and which could be clearly associated with the year 1957. I found this, just a week ago, and couldn't be more pleased -- it's certainly a close cousin of yours:

nicks · Feb 15, 2021

I am a big fan of those fat lug Seamasters. Lovely heirloom.

One suggestion. It’s no accident that the Forum folks who shared pictures have their watches on leather straps. The kind of bracelet you have tends to scratch the lugs.

Rudi99 · Feb 16, 2021

seekingseaquest
I agree with the 2767, but it’ll be a 354 (352 is chronometer-rated).

It was probably produced closer to ‘54, but it may have sat in stock for a little while before being sold.

At some point, someone re-painted the dial and polished the watch. Nonetheless, it’s a nice watch and you should enjoy it!

Sh*t, messed up my numbers right there. I actually meant 354 😟

Seamaster c.1957

jonnynish

sleepyastronaut

JwRosenthal

Rudi99

seekingseaquest

jonnynish

Jones in LA

nicks

Rudi99

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