vintage (?) real (?) Omega Seamaster

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Steve99

·Sep 1, 2023

Hi experts,

we inherited what looks like a vintage Seamaster. however it does not have any "Swiss Made" on the dial and there is nothng on the back except a really faint "WaterProof" on the angled back bezel which I've tried to capture in a photo.

Would love to know - Fake or real and what model?

any help appreciated!

Steve

 

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Tony C.

·Sep 1, 2023·Ωf Jury member

Vintage? Yes. Original? No, the dial is refinished.

Real? We would need to see the movement and inside of the case back.

 

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Steve99

·Sep 1, 2023

Thanks Tony.

I'm going to have someone take the back off - not sure I know how to do that without messing something up - watch or me.

The refinished Dial - is that "bad" ?

 

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Tony C.

·Sep 1, 2023·Ωf Jury member

It reduces its value on the market significantly.

 

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Steve99

·Sep 1, 2023

Maybe I get it opened take some pics, get a new strap and wear it for what it is.
I assume its "shower" and pool proof?

 

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Evitzee

·Sep 1, 2023

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Maybe I get it opened take some pics, get a new strap and wear it for what it is.
I assume its "shower" and pool proof?

Yes if its properly serviced and pressure tested, almost certsinly not in its current condition with no service history.

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SOG53

·Sep 1, 2023

I would not shower or swim with a vintage watch if you wish to do that get a new seiko dive watch or something like that

 

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theluckyluke

·Sep 3, 2023

If the watch has some meaning, then wear it and enjoy. As said above the original dial has been repainted at some point, which hurts collectible value (and ultimately resell value) - but obviously not sentimental value.

Don’t take the back off yourself, you might damage the watch. Bring it to a competent watchmaker to open it up, take a few photos, post them here. You could get it serviced at a trusted location, but likely only if the watch is a keeper and has sentimental value, otherwise it might not be worth the expense relative to resell value.

If wearing, keep it away from any water at all. These watches have not been designed to the waterproof standards of these days, and due to their age, any water on it can immediately ruin it. So no shower, no pool and be careful when washing your hands. Welcome to the vintage world 😉

 

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Bruce235

·Sep 3, 2023

Water resistance depends on rubber gaskets and corrosion free parts fitting well. You get about 10 years out of a gasket. Once the parts have corrosion the seal quality goes down.
So even after service it is not advisable to use swimming etc. Get a modern watch for that activity as said above.

 

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Steve99

·Sep 9, 2023

thanks for all the advice - appreciate it!
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Here's the inside and the inside of the back cover

 

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Bruce235

·Sep 9, 2023

Now you know it is a case 2802. If you move the rotor you can find the caliber # and the serial number.

 

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Steve99

·Sep 9, 2023

but not a fake ?

 

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Bruce235

·Sep 9, 2023

Not fake. Looks to be in good shape, but get in serviced if you plan to wear it. Should be a cal 471.

 

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sheepdoll

·Sep 9, 2023

Redial perhaps, not fake.

Will need a service as the oil will be dry.

A good watch.