[UPDATE] 1962 Seamaster 300 CK14755 Needing Repair/Service

Hi all!

Thank you to all who commented and gave recommendations on my post yesterday. I am going to go with Tanner Morehouse's shop (https://tmwatchco.com/) in North Dakota.

Tanner called me personally to talk about what my goals are for the repair/service and sent over an insured shipping label right away.

Original post:
Was passed down (what I believe is) a 1962 Seamaster 300 CK 14755 with original bracelet.

Looking to get it properly identified, appraised, repaired, serviced, and cleaned a little. The original bezel has a crack around 10 and is slightly detached. I understand, and agree, that the goal with a watch like this is to keep everything as original as possible.

I've done some preliminary research and am leaning toward either Tim Mackrain (OmegaAddict) or Nesbit's. Price isn't really a significant factor, I mostly just want it to be done right.

Any suggestions/tips/2 cents otherwise? I've only ever worn Timex, Casio, and Seiko before being given this.

Please treat that detached paint crack on the bezel extremely carefully. Try not to ever touch it any more and keep it right on the bezel ring like the first photo.

Whoever you choose to service the watch has to be informed of this very issue and figure out exactly the way to keep the paint in tact on the bezel. It appears to be original but extremely fragile and can fall off the bezel and get lost or break into pieces so easily. A complete original bezel represents quite a good chunk of value for the entire watch.

Best of luck.