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This is a nice-looking vintage Seamaster, I think.

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What is your opinion of it?

Thank you.

 

I think this might be a franken...or maybe just a redial. Was the 354 ever a chronometer movement during the early 50's? I thought all these early 50's Seamaster chronometers had the 352 movement. The movement on this looks like it has a 13 million serial number dating this to ~1952...I'd be weary of this until verified be some more experienced members!

 

I think watch is correct ..I have the same watch in 18k...same dial with script below the center...also with 354 chronometer movement...

 

Looks correct to me. I think 354's were chronometer rated. The case is polished for the shop but it's a rare dial I would say...

 

Tim has had this one up for sale for quite a while now. As you say, he has replaced the crown, but at least this one still has the original hands! I think that it is a really nice dial

 

Looks like it's so hard to find a correct 14K color yellow gold crown.

With this type of Seamasters, 352's are always preferred

 

Respectable Member hoipolloi

The different color winding-crown is sticking out, like a sore thumb.

By the way, are the hands and hour-markers are in 14k solid gold, too?

Thank you.

 

Respectable member Seamonster

I think you will find that the freshly polished body will darken and tarnish to match the crown in time, perhaps not completely, but close. My own gold watches vary greatly in tone depending on how recently they were cleaned. The hour markers will be applied 18k, according to Omega adverts of the day, but the hands are more likely gilt in this instance.

 

Yes, I find the hands are quite springy, they must be gold gilt.