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Vintage Omega Seamaster Help

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Hello,

I am thinking of acquiring a vintage Omega Seamaster and I’m hoping to get some expert opinions on its authenticity. The serial number on the movement dates the watch to around 1966, but I’d appreciate a second set of eyes to confirm if everything looks correct.

Here are some details and photos (attached):

  • Serial number 24264xxx
  • Case back markings and logo
  • Dial, hands, and crown details
  • Movement photos
  • It does have a quickset date function
Does everything appear legit for a Seamaster from this era? Are there any red flags or things I should look out for? Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance for your help.

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Looks like a Geneve to me.
A Geneve would have a 565 movement and the case a 166.041 mark so, is it a franken? with a redial or replacement dial and a replacement movement too?
 
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Spruce Spruce
A Geneve would have a 565 movement and the case a 166.041 mark so, is it a franken? with a redial or replacement dial and a replacement movement too?
Do you suspect potentially only case back is a franken? Movement can be period correct for seamaster?
 
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Do you suspect potentially only case back is a franken? Movement can be period correct for seamaster?
The caseback is a match for the case. It’s a 166.041 Geneve. Not a seamaster.
I think the dial is possibly genuine but it didn’t start life in this watch.
 
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It's a Geneve with the wrong movement or wrong train bridge.
I've seen 166.041s with "Genève" and "Seamaster Genève", but not just Seamaster.
IMO, the dial has been re-done, the sunburst is all over the place, the printing is off to my eyes and Swiss Made is in the wrong position.
The frame around the date window also looks off.
 
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A Geneve would have a 565 movement and the case a 166.041 mark so, is it a franken?

JimInOz JimInOz
It's a Geneve with the wrong movement or wrong train bridge.


I agree the dial is incorrect for this reference, but I’ve owned a 166.041 Geneve with a 563 and several examples of that combination come up when in google.

My understanding is the 563 is just a 565 for the American market with 17 jewels instead of 21.

Am I missing something?
 
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I agree the dial is incorrect for this reference, but I’ve owned a 166.041 Geneve with a 563 and several examples of that combination come up when in google.

My understanding is the 563 is just a 565 for the American market with 17 jewels instead of 21.

Am I missing something?
This particular "cal 563" has a plate marked 24 jewels, so it's a bit of a mess. It's hard to know what is going on with that watch. I think the good news is that the OP asked before buying.
 
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