Vintage Omega Seamaster ID Help: Water Damage & Non-Running

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marchalois

·Jan 8, 2026

Hi,
I have this old Omega Seamaster left to me by my uncle, does anyone know anything about it?
I can not find exactly the same when I search. All I know is that it is old😀

 

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marchalois

·Jan 8, 2026

Sorry, forgot pictures

 

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redpcar

·Jan 8, 2026

Take it to a watchmaker and have him open the back. Pictures of the movement and inside the case back would help.
Appears to have some water intrusion at some point. I'm curious about the condition of the movement. Does it run?

 

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marchalois

·Jan 8, 2026

redpcar

Take it to a watchmaker and have him open the back. Pictures of the movement and inside the case back would help.
Appears to have some water intrusion at some point. I'm curious about the condition of the movement. Does it run?

Thank you. No, it does not run

 

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Dan S

·Jan 8, 2026

M marchalois

Thank you. No, it does not run

Did you wind it? You need to turn the crown clockwise a bunch of times.

 

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ErichKeane

·Jan 8, 2026

Dan S

Did you wind it? You need to turn the crown clockwise a bunch of times.

With that dial damage, I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't run... 3/4 of the dial on the 'low spots' reads to me as "the movement was pretty damp'.

 

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Dan S

·Jan 8, 2026

ErichKeane

With that dial damage, I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't run... 3/4 of the dial on the 'low spots' reads to me as "the movement was pretty damp'.

Quite possible, but you'd be surprised how many new members have never used a mechanical watch. So it's worth checking.

 

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Porteroso

·Jan 8, 2026

Even in this state, a pretty cool watch. Hope it gets a service, a light cleaning, and some wearing time.

 

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marchalois

·Jan 9, 2026

Dan S

Quite possible, but you'd be surprised how many new members have never used a mechanical watch. So it's worth checking.

Than you, I will check when I get back home.
As I understand it is not possible to say much before it is opened.