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Vintage Seamaster Help Please
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Dan S
·The information you need is inside the caseback and on the movement. Have it opened and take good clear photos of any numbers you find. The photo is blurry, but at first glance the dial looks repainted, which hurts the value. Feel free to introduce yourself and tell us more about the watch, what you're trying to learn, and why.
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stvnwhite
·Hello - my name is Steve and this was my fathers watch that I can across while going through his things recently. Just wanted a little history about when he might have obtained it or if the model (with the gold "dimpled" face) is rare or common. Also - with its condition (top surface/bezel wear and scratched crystal) is it refurbishable?
Thanks
Thanks
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SkunkPrince
·Hello - my name is Steve and this was my fathers watch that I can across while going through his things recently. Just wanted a little history about when he might have obtained it or if the model (with the gold "dimpled" face) is rare or common. Also - with its condition (top surface/bezel wear and scratched crystal) is it refurbishable?
Thanks
Where he got it? No way of knowing.
You can certainly get it cleaned and serviceable.
If you share your location we can advise a place to get it taken care of. One alternative is Omega factory service. People will scream at you to not do that, but they're collectors, and screw them.
That said, factory service, in my opinion, is perhaps not the right choice for this piece. A delicate hand would, in my opinion, suit it better.
I have my father's watch as well, a Croton, and I wouldn't give or sell it for love or money.
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stvnwhite
·Thanks. Seattle metro area.
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stvnwhite
·Awesome. Thanks again.
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seekingseaquest
·Seems like the dial was repainted at some point, as it looks like an early-mid 1950s bumper automatic reference (2767 I think), which should say “automatic” on the dial beneath “omega”. Hands have also been replaced and crown.
It may not have a lot of collectors value but you should service and enjoy it nonetheless!
It may not have a lot of collectors value but you should service and enjoy it nonetheless!
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SkunkPrince
·Seems like the dial was repainted at some point, as it looks like an early-mid 1950s bumper automatic reference (2767 I think), which should say “automatic” on the dial beneath “omega”. Hands have also been replaced and crown.
It may not have a lot of collectors value but you should service and enjoy it nonetheless!
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seekingseaquest
·Not a 2627.
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SkunkPrince
·2767, not 2627
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stvnwhite
·Watchmaker popped it open and it is actually a 2759 Cal 420 manual. Is there any way to find the specifics (diameter, part number, etc) of a replacement Omega crystal on the web?
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Of course there are but it is not your responsibility. Your watchmaker has many more contacts than you do, he will find you one!
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stvnwhite
·I understand, I just enjoy doing research and looking as it might be awhile until I can afford a full service on the watch. If you have references to crystal for the 2759 I would appreciate the information. Thanks
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seekingseaquest
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Interesting, I haven’t seen that case back on a 2759 before. Do you have a photo of the inside of the case back?
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SkunkPrince
·PX5000 gold ring, PZ5000 steel ring
Demanding aren't you?
Demanding aren't you?
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stvnwhite
·SkunkPrince, Sorry if my response came across that way, but thanks for the information. seekingseaquest, not at this time but will post when I can.
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