Seamaster with no stamps or markings on the caseback?

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sky42856

·Apr 26, 2019

Hi, an listing came up with for a seamaster which I think is from the 1950s. Only limited info were given. I noticed it doesn’t have any stamp or marking on the caseback, and I believe it’s a front loaded case?

Another one I found is as below, which has a slightly better condition. Have asked for a photo of the movement and inner side of the caseback have haven’t heard back yet.

 

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ahsposo

·Apr 26, 2019·Most fun screen name at ΩF

Your first example is a redial.

There are markings on the back they are just worn badly.

The second is in bargain condition but the dial is original looking.

 

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sky42856

·Apr 26, 2019

ahsposo

Your first example is a redial.

The second is in bargain condition but the dial is original looking.

Thanks! Just for my learning, what gave away that the first is a redial? Also did omega make any caseback a with no stamps back then?
Thanks

 

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X350 XJR

·Apr 26, 2019·Vintage Omega Aficionado

First watch is not a front load case, plain case back is correct. Second watch is a front load case and is missing it's bezel.

 

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ahsposo

·Apr 26, 2019·Most fun screen name at ΩF

First, look at the dots on the minute track. They vary in size. The "automatic" font is a clue also.

 

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ahsposo

·Apr 26, 2019·Most fun screen name at ΩF

Again there are marks on the back of the first watch; SEAMASTER is on the periphery upside down at the top of the picture. Just polished or worn away.

 

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ahsposo

·Apr 26, 2019·Most fun screen name at ΩF

Or maybe that's WATERPROOF, hard to tell...

 

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sky42856

·Apr 26, 2019

X350 XJR

First watch is not a front load case, plain case back is correct. Second watch is a front load case and is missing it's bezel.

Thanks! Do you think it would be hard to find an original bezel (or an omega matching bezel with the correct look)?

 

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·Apr 26, 2019

ahsposo

First, look at the dots on the minute track. They vary in size. The "automatic" font is a clue also.

Thanks for the info! Really helpful

 

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X350 XJR

·Apr 26, 2019·Vintage Omega Aficionado

sky42856

Thanks! Do you think it would be hard to find an original bezel (or an omega matching bezel with the correct look)?

Yes.

Unless you really know what you are doing, bargains rarely are.