Hello from Sweden! Is this a real Omega Seamaster from the sixties or is it a fake? I was my late father in law and been in storage since early seventies. There is no markings like "30" or "300" on the face.
Hello to whoever you are in Sweden. Read this: https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-omega-posting-guide.383/
It's real, looks ok, date about 1960. The crown should have an Omega symbol which I can't see on this one.
It appears as if the dial was repainted "redialed" at one point in its life. Please read the posting guide for more information.
Generic case back openers start from a few quid and would open your watch. If you're not confident using one (they can scratch the case back if improperly used) any watchmaker will be able to open it for you.
I may be completely mistaken about the dial as I was looking at it on my phone but I thought the coat hanger Seamaster looked off and when I zoomed in on the 12 and Omega logo in the original photo they looked to have an odd outline. It's always tougher to judge from photos rather than in person. That is a nice unscratched case back. You may want to have a watchmaker open it for you.
Great video reference! Thank you! Would you have any advice or leads on the best way to switch out an Omega Dynamic (generation 1) strap? I was about to bay that opener tool but with my shaky hands, I'm afraid to scratch the watch back.
Precautions you can take are: * Ensure the watch is secure on a flat surface. You can get a watch case holder which makes this process a lot easier. * Apply masking tape/plastic cover over the case back and notches so that it won't get marked. * A good, single turn with the case opener (yes you will need to get one, ball doesn't work too well here) will loosen the strap connector. You can then use a ballpoint pen/soft tool, place it in one of the notches, and rotate the connector out. * Or just take it to a trusted watchmaker who will impart you with more experience ;>
Thank you so much! This is great advice. I need to learn to do this myself as I'd be embarrassed to go to a watch maker every time I want to change straps! The masking tape Is brilliant! Thanks again!
More information about the watch! I went to a shop to get the bottom opend and then went home for som more pictures and this is what I found. It is the real thing and a serial nr. 18677126 made 1961 and number 268 on the side. Seventeen Jewels. The bottom is marked ACIER INOXYDABLE Fab. Suisse Swiss Made and 14389-61.CSP. There is also som handwritten numbers to the right 466 and upside down 14 beside it says 406/1863. The cost of service this one is about 500-700 USD is it worth it?
$500USD for a manual wind? That's almost double or triple the price of a great service with other vintage specialists...whereabouts are you located?
I can recommend http://watchguy.co.uk/ or https://mitka.co.uk/ if you're willing to ship to the UK for a service. It will be much cheaper than what you were quoted, though you will need to wait for an approval request. Otherwise, any local Swedes on the forum may be willing to let you know who they go to :>
Thank you "GuiltyBoomerang" for your help! Anybody from Sweden who could help with a service place here?
Hello fellow Swede, I can recommend http://www.farfarsklocka.se. I payed SEK 2200 for service on an automatic 60s Omega. You can start by mailing pictures to him and he will give you an estimate. I have used and can also recommend Watchguy in the UK.
