Seamaster opinions and REF. help please

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Rogerg

·Nov 18, 2023

Hello all! I just made an almost impulse purchase and would like more information about it (cue the snickers and comments). The dial looked ok to me so I figured I'd take a chance since I've been lusting for a black honeycomb for the box and hadn't seen any that I could afford until lately. From my research I'm thinking the Ref # is a gold capped version of the 2761. Of course, I'll be able to find out when it arrives, but any input now would be appreciated!

 

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gbesq

·Nov 18, 2023

Here's my 2761 with white honeycomb dial for comparison.

 

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seekingseaquest

·Nov 18, 2023

You’re likely correct on ref. It’s a nice, original watch. The box is very cool.. don’t recall seeing this one.

 

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Bruce235

·Nov 18, 2023

Looks to me like you done good.

 

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Rogerg

·Nov 18, 2023

Thanks guys! Looks like I finally won one!

 

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Rogerg

·Nov 19, 2023

In my research (more AFTER the purchase) I have found prices all over the map from a few hundred to around 2k. Did I do ok at just over $1,000?

 

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wagudc

·Nov 19, 2023

Rogerg

In my research (more AFTER the purchase) I have found prices all over the map from a few hundred to around 2k. Did I do ok at just over $1,000?

I would pay that for that watch. You don't come by original black dials that nice often.

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Rogerg

·Nov 19, 2023

wagudc

I would pay that for that watch. You don't come by original black dials like that nice often.

That's what I felt. The color, texture and crosshair sealed the deal. I did go an extra $150 over my original bid limit but I feel good about it.

 

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gbesq

·Nov 19, 2023

I think that you did well. I paid $1,300 for this black waffle dial Seamaster.

 

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Rogerg

·Nov 19, 2023

A VERY nice example!! I guess I feel more comfortable and like I said I came out for once on one of my flyers! Thanks for chiming in!

 

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Rogerg

·Nov 20, 2023

Is the buckle period/model correct? I know the strap is a modern replacement,

but I like it a lot

 

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seekingseaquest

·Nov 20, 2023

Rogerg

I know the strap is a modern replacement

Why do you say that? Both strap and buckle look roughly period correct to me.

 

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Rogerg

·Nov 20, 2023

seekingseaquest

Why do you say that? Both strap and buckle look roughly period correct to me.

I'm so used to seeing "textured" straps on vintage I guess I didn't know what to look for! Truthfully, I spent so much time worrying about the case/dial etc I hadn't given any thought to the strap/buckle. The more I look at the whole the more I like it!