1. Has it been Redialed?
2. Is this the original band?

Thanks again to all who have been more than helpful as i indulge my new obsession. This btw will potentially be my first vintage seamaster! This is one of the 2-3 keepers i have out of the 12 i recently purchased. My watchmaker says it hasnt been redialed but you guys specialize in this. I didnt think the band was original until I saw a very similar De Ville on e-bay with the same band advertised as original. It has a 14k bezel with ss case. Sorry i dont have a picture of the movement but i have all the info from my last visit to my watchmaker. Obviously u can see the engraving, my watchmaker says it was hand engraved and actually i like that it has it. I think it gives it character and shows that somebody really valued it 40-50 yrs ago. I know we dont talk value too much on here but if you would, how would you collectors appraise this watch? Thank you.

 

Here is the rest of the info i have on the watch:

serial # 19074723
ref # 14770-1 cal 562
14kt gf omega bracelet (says Made in USA?? Is this a red flag? I noticed not all of the omega bracelets say this)

Very faint but u can see what im referring to. Sorry about the photo quality and the picture taken on top of my notes.

thanks again

 

I give it two snaps up in a circle!

Seriously, it looks like an original dial and the bracelet checks out for that watch and period. The serial number is from 1962, which jives with the introduction of the Seamaster DeVille automatics in the US in 1963 (often there can be a year or two before a movement is cased). Correct crown also, and the caliber matches the case reference - although these usually had 563's inside. Get a new crystal and retainer though.

 

Thank you gentlemen for your confirmation and advice. Your right gatorcpa, the values are all over the place from around $400-$1200. Which would lead me to assume that in this condition, compared to others ive seen, a realistic evaluation is between $600-$800. Fair? But then again what is value? Im just trying to learn how to make quick evaluations so I notice a deal when i see one. You guys are an invaluable resource but sadly wifi isnt always readily available.

 

I've never seen a gold capped SMDV sell for $1200. Somebody might ask that amount but there won't be any takers. That watch would fetch between $400 and $525 if sold on eBay in an open auction.

 

Looks like a redial

 

I think that's just the quality of the photos.

 

Nope. it's a redial

 

With the bracelet I think you're in the $600 range as is. The engraving will keep you out of top dollar on this one. Normally I'd say with a service and plenty if high quality pics you'd maybe get a grand for it But I think you'd have a hard time getting there with the engraving. There are simply too many out there without engraving.

 

Thanks...speaking of the engraving. Any guesses as to what the numbers could represent. It doesn't really line up to be a date especially with the lone decimal. I dedicated a thread to it perhaps making me look like an idiot, but my wife who is a history buff, did a search on the set of numbers and ton of info regarding the watch company Girard-Perragaux comes up. I'm sure there is zero correlation. But what did they mean? This kind of stuff fascinates me, and I wont be able to move on till some one kicks in the ass and says, "It only means your watch is less valuable, now move on and stop obsessing?".

 

Here is a better photo. I've been taking most of my photos with my Ipad simply out of convenience. Finally pulled out the camera. Hope the higher quality either confirms or denies your opinion. What makes you think its a redial? I respect all of your opinions as experienced collectors and experts. I'm young enough still to learn alot of this and perhaps develop concrete opinions of my own in future.

 

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/showallphotos.aspx?mmsi=5695

could be longitude markings

 

If that's a redial it's friggin awesome. I've never seen one get the tiny slight points on the ends of the lines in the lettering of DE VILLE.

 

You know what, I have seen lots of guys try to sell their stuff with "sorry for the poor quality pics" that's why whenever I see one like that, I would say "redial" and you have to prove it's not.

 

From that last picture that's not a redial I have a de Ville very simmilar and yours looks just fine ...

 

Those are called "serifs", this will probably be the only time I ever get to teach you something!!!

 

I'd value the head at $300.00 max due to the engraving. The 1037 bracelet and #70 end-link combination is used by a number of Constellation and Seamaster models and yours is of decent condition - I could see it as being worth $100-$125.00 to the right buyer.

IMO, this is a very nice starter Omega and I would keep it as a daily wearer. One of my first watches is a stainless steel Seamaster De Ville, which I later paired up with a stainless steel 1037 bracelet. It is still one of my go-to watches when I want something that is slim, understated, and blends easily with an attire.