Thrift Store Amazing Find! Omega Seamaster Automatic Waterproof

Wildwoodrose · Jul 14, 2023

I spend quite a bit of time picking in the thrift stores/estate sales. I purchased a vintage Hugo Boss pinstripe suit which was a fab find in itself. I was going through the pockets before I sent it off to the cleaners and found a beautiful Omega watch in the pocket.

I am wondering if any of you on this forum could help me to date this beauty.

I am struggling to find appropriate/accurate information on the web. I have not had much luck in matching up photos of other like pieces.

Watch has an original Omega clasp band with the numbers "614" and "70" on either side of the back. Please have a peek at my photos if you think you may be able to help.

Thank you very much in advance.

Wildwoodrose

Syrte · Jul 14, 2023

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your lucky find!
Funny the dial also looks like it’s got pinstripes.

Others will have to provide more info as unfortunately I don’t know much about Omega. We do have to tell you though that forum policies prohibit new members from offering watches for sale.
I do like the watch though;
Make sure to read the posting guide if you want people to be able to help.

Dan S · Jul 14, 2023

That's cool that you found it in the pocket, good job.

It's going to be difficult to give definitive information because the numbers we need are inside the watch, and that type of case needs to be opened by a professional. But it's a nice watch with an interesting dial (not sure I've seen that dial before), maybe early 1960s? Others may know better.

The bracelet looks like it may have been put together from a hodgepodge of parts, unfortunately.

Wildwoodrose · Jul 14, 2023

Dan S
That's cool that you found it in the pocket, good job.

It's going to be difficult to give definitive information because the numbers we need are inside the watch, and that type of case needs to be opened by a professional. But it's a nice watch with an interesting dial (not sure I've seen that dial before), maybe early 1960s? Others may know better.

The bracelet looks like it may have been put together from a hodgepodge of parts, unfortunately.

Thanks for the help Dan S. This is a great start for me!

Syrte · Jul 14, 2023

Wildwoodrose
Thanks very much for the information. My apologies for listing the remark on wanting to sell. Would you like me to re-post?

Wildwoodrose

You can just edit out your initial post 😉

This should help:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-omega-posting-guide.383/

Davidt · Jul 14, 2023

It’s an early 60’s Seamaster ‘pre-DeVille’.

I’m sure @PlainVanilla will be able to narrow it down to one or two references.

Possibly a 14745 or 14765

Wildwoodrose · Jul 14, 2023

Amazing! Thank you @Davidt

gbesq · Jul 14, 2023

Tapestry dial, somewhat faded, but a very nice find. I would guess early 60’s and a 147xx reference.

Wildwoodrose · Jul 14, 2023

Thank you very much @gbesq

Bas77 · Jul 16, 2023

Agree.early 60’s Pre De Ville. Crown looks a bit off though on the 3rd picture, a bit too ‘high’?

Thrift Store Amazing Find! Omega Seamaster Automatic Waterproof

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