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Vintage Gold Seamaster Help

Greatgoo
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Hi group,

I need some quick help from a knowledgeable Omega expert on this forum. I really like this Omega Seamaster. I know the dial Is poorly refinished, but I love the size of the case. I want to track down an all original watch with a silver dial but need to know what exactly I'm looking for.

Does anyone know the reference number of this watch?

Is it solid gold or gold filled?

Thanks,
Ryan
 
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MtV
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Some more info would help, ideally a picture of the inside of the caseback as that’s where you’ll find the reference. At least a picture of the back and the diameter, although I assume it’s 36mm? Do you have any further pictures at all?

Help us help you.
 
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Some more info would help, ideally a picture of the inside of the caseback as that’s where you’ll find the reference. At least a picture of the back and the diameter, although I assume it’s 36mm? Do you have any further pictures at all?

Help us help you.

Thanks for the help!!!

Unfortunately, I was a dummy when I was at the store and didn't take a picture of the back of the case. I'm confident the case back was gold as well. I'm not sure if that helps at all though.
 
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Thanks for the help!!!

Unfortunately, I was a dummy when I was at the store and didn't take a picture of the back of the case. I'm confident the case back was gold as well. I'm not sure if that helps at all though.
Ask the store to send you some more pics
 
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If the caseback was gold coloured it could still be either solid or filled. The Swiss cases only had a gold back if solid but there were US domestic cases made in that design that were filled.

Frankly, whatever the metal I would steer clear, the dial is horrid.
 
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If the caseback was gold coloured it could still be either solid or filled. The Swiss cases only had a gold back if solid but there were US domestic cases made in that design that were filled.

Frankly, whatever the metal I would steer clear, the dial is horrid.
I think it's pretty clear he isn't interested in this watch but the reference number so he can search for one that's decent. I have no clue what it could be.

I think the best bet would be to contact the store again and see if they can be jollied into opening the watch and reading the inside caseback.
 
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Oh in that case it is either a 2576 or a 2848. The former is a bumper with a screw on back, the latter a full rotor snap back. From the front they look pretty much the same. More helpful?
 
Greatgoo
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Thanks everyone!

I did email the dealer to see if I could get more information on the watch. We will see if he replies.

@ahsposo is correct. I am not going to purchase the watch pictured. Primarily because of the refinished dial. But I do love the case and size that is why I am asking about the reference number. I'm really just trying to figute out the features I want for a future purchase of a vintage Omega dress watch.

I think I'm down to these features for the watch I'm looking to purchase...
- Gold - preferably solid, but okay with filled or capped I guess
- 36mm
- Silver dial with some detail. I like the second hands. I also like numbers on the dial.
 
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Be aware that fat lugs like these are usually no bigger than 35mm. I think there was a jumbo 36mm model but you will struggle to find it even in steel, and really struggle in solid gold.

Here is my 2846 (centre second full rotor fat lug) in 18k gold:
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Be aware that fat lugs like these are usually no bigger than 35mm. I think there was a jumbo 36mm model but you will struggle to find it even in steel, and really struggle in solid gold.

Here is my 2846 (centre second full rotor fat lug) in 18k gold:
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Beautiful watch! Yeah, I think there is a 36mm variation which is the one I tried on at the store.
 
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Greatgoo Greatgoo
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Be aware that fat lugs like these are usually no bigger than 35mm. I think there was a jumbo 36mm model but you will struggle to find it even in steel, and really struggle in solid gold.

I'm convinced vintage Omegas advertised as 36mm are really 35.xmm.

@Greatgoo IMHO if you want gold, hold out for solid gold, and don't get hung up on the measurement. I have a 20cm wrist and thought I'd never enjoy a 34mm watch, so missed out on some beautiful pieces before I realized my mistake.
 
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Greatgoo Greatgoo
think I'm down to these features for the watch I'm looking to purchase...
- Gold - preferably solid, but okay with filled or capped I guess
- 36mm
- Silver dial with some detail. I like the second hands. I also like numbers on the dial.

2494 and 2657 are two 36mm-jumbo Seamaster refs with small seconds that come to mind. Not easy to find, but certainly not impossible.

You might want to drop @iamvr a private message, if I remember correctly he’s currently selling a sharp, solid gold 36mm 2657 that would tick all your boxes.

And for some inspiration:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/let’s-see-your-“jumbo”-beefy-lug-seamasters.124162/
 
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The « jumbo » is 35,6 mm. and the normal one are either 34 mm. for the bumper and 34,2 mm. for the rotor.
Here are center second ones, respectively bumper, rotor and jumbo rotor :
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The « jumbo » is 35,6 mm. and the normal one are either 34 mm. for the bumper and 34,2 mm. for the rotor.
Here are center second ones, respectively bumper, rotor and jumbo rotor :
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Clearly Australian editions 😁
 
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Be aware that fat lugs like these are usually no bigger than 35mm. I think there was a jumbo 36mm model but you will struggle to find it even in steel, and really struggle in solid gold.

Here is my 2846 (centre second full rotor fat lug) in 18k gold:
IMG_2439.JPG

The watch in the original post is a jumbo bumper, so a ref. 2494 pr 2657 which is 36.5mm to be exact 😁

While some of the fat lug Seamasters have fairly skinny lugs and could be confused for a jumbo reference, only the jumbo versions have a full 6 o'clock marker and a sub-seconds dial. On regular versions the 6 o'clock marker with be missing or smaller due to the smaller dial. On versions with a central seconds hand, ID is more difficult.
 
Greatgoo
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2494 and 2657 are two 36mm-jumbo Seamaster refs with small seconds that come to mind. Not easy to find, but certainly not impossible.

You might want to drop @iamvr a private message, if I remember correctly he’s currently selling a sharp, solid gold 36mm 2657 that would tick all your boxes.

And for some inspiration:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/let’s-see-your-“jumbo”-beefy-lug-seamasters.124162/

Excellent information! Thank you! I'll drop a PM to @iamvr now.
 
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