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Vintage Omega Seamaster - Please help to identify

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Hi all! First post here 馃榾

So found this watch during a clean out of the family home, seems like it was just left there and forgotten! I asked and it seems it may have belonged to a great uncle who should have purchased it a while ago maybe like in the 1960s?

Anyone can shed some light on what this reference is and its potential value? This watch looks practically new apart from the dial where there is patina.

The only reference numbers I can see are 70 on the end links and 8270 on the bracelet. Unfortunately I was unable to open the case-back so was not able to see the watch reference or movement reference. Would anyone be able to help?

Thank you Omega forums!
 
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Oh in addition, I noticed that by the 3 o clock marker there is a short hair/thread... any idea how it got there?
 
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by the 3 o clock marker there is a short hair/thread... any idea how it got there?
I guess somebody had better luck getting it opened up!

Hi and welcome to the forum!
I believe you have the CK 14.770 from the early 60's, I'd guess 1962.
Bracelet is referred to as "beads of rice" with #70 end links.
Value will vary depending on what's under the hood condition-wise. Date misalignment shows some concern.

Check ebay for "sold" listings or try to get a watchmaker to open it up and get us some better photos for a more accurate value assessment.

A nice find compared to the Timex's most of us stumble across!

Anyway, thanks for posting and good luck!
 
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Given the apparently mint condition of the case and BOR, it could be that it was worn for a short period then someone managed to jam the date mechanism and never got round to fixing it. That and the spotting on the dial are obviously negative points, but I've seen far worse dials and it's probably not noticeable from more than a foot away. This model is what's called a front loader, meaning you can't just unscrew the case back to look at the movement. It has to be taken out of the front, which is best not attempted by an amateur.

The style of S in Seamaster is generally believed to be 1959-62. This model is not as sought after as the Constellation or Seamaster chronometer range, but it still has plenty of followers. If you are located in the US, my value guesstimate is $750. If you mean to keep it, it is well worth getting it serviced by a vintage watch specialist, but if you want to sell it then I would put it on ebay as is.

It might sound risky but starting a listing at 0.99 usually attracts a lot of interest from bargain hunters and a decent watch will find its value, often making more than a starting bid close to the anticipated final price. Though of course this will occasionally backfire!
 
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Date misalignment shows some concern.

I think it is just starting to turn over, since the time is 11.23 (probably PM).

Great find!
 
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Nice watch. If you plan to wear it, get it serviced by an independent watchmaker. If you plan to sell, don鈥檛 do anything to it, post it on eBay with good pics and you will get good money for it.
 
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I think it is just starting to turn over, since the time is 11.23 (probably PM).

Great find!

unless it鈥檚 actually 11:23 AM. If the dates trying to change at noon then the movement is definitely in need of repair!
 
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Given the apparently mint condition of the case and BOR, it could be that it was worn for a short period then someone managed to jam the date mechanism and never got round to fixing it. That and the spotting on the dial are obviously negative points, but I've seen far worse dials and it's probably not noticeable from more than a foot away. This model is what's called a front loader, meaning you can't just unscrew the case back to look at the movement. It has to be taken out of the front, which is best not attempted by an amateur.

The style of S in Seamaster is generally believed to be 1959-62. This model is not as sought after as the Constellation or Seamaster chronometer range, but it still has plenty of followers. If you are located in the US, my value guesstimate is $750. If you mean to keep it, it is well worth getting it serviced by a vintage watch specialist, but if you want to sell it then I would put it on ebay as is.

It might sound risky but starting a listing at 0.99 usually attracts a lot of interest from bargain hunters and a decent watch will find its value, often making more than a starting bid close to the anticipated final price. Though of course this will occasionally backfire!

Thank you all for the helpful comments!

Just about the date, that is correct just about to turn over to the next day so it was in the process of moving...

Really great information about the front loader issue and the style of "S" in Seamaster! That really explains the thread at 3 o clock, since any watchmaker would have had to take out the WHOLE thing from the dial instead of unscrewing at the back so it may have lead to stuff getting in when it was put back. Also totally correct that it is mint, dont think was worn very much at all, lugs very clean. By the way what does BOR stand for?

Hopefully will be able to find a proper watchmaker and get some photos of the inner!

Am not really looking to sell but good to know 馃榾 thank you omega forum
 
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Beads of rice, the style of bracelet.
 
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It's great that you are going to keep it in the family. I think it is a very nice watch that you will enjoy wearing. There is a quality here that you don't find in modern watches without paying a Lot more. If properly looked after there is no reason why it shouldn't go on for another 60 years.
 
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