Vintage 18k Seamaster 2627

Thoughts on originality?
Not too familiar with these 50s-era Seamasters, so I'm wondering if anyone can see something I haven't.



The good:
- Flat-foot Bowler Crown, correct for an early 2627 with the square date window.
- Calibre 355 with 17 jewels, seems to be in fairly good condition.
- Original lead seal suggests that it may be relatively untouched.
- 18k hallmarks, on caseback and on the underside of the lugs.

The bad:
- Fairly prominent dial scratch near the center-right area.
- Service hour and minute hands, sharply faceted. (May not be 18k gold)
- No pictures of dial rear, may not be 18k gold.
- Fairly worn case with scratching/softer appearance.
- Moderate wear on the inside lugs. (spring bar hole area)
- Doesn't come with the original 18k buckle.

Other Seamasters of the same period and reference seem to have flatter hands, instead of ones with distinctly faceted sides. Granted, none of the radium-free models I've found online have also been 18k gold, but I'm still leaning towards the idea that the hands may be the result of a 60s-70s service.



The first picture is the only one that shows the dial clearly enough for it to be assessed in some way. I do not have the watch in hand, but you can see additional pictures here.

Yep–Also aware of the fact that the numbers on the papers don't match the serial on the bridge.
I liked the watch though and decided to go for it.

In hand:

That's the plan! 😀