Vintage Seamaster, year?

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igburgos

·Jan 30, 2020

Hey Friends! Yesterday I've received this watch from my grandfather and I need some help to identify the year. I did a little search on internet and couldn't find the exact model or any picture similar to this Seamaster.

These are the only pictures I have for the moment, don't want to open the back case without the correct tool.

Thank you for your help!

 

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Vanallard

·Jan 30, 2020

Nice watch! You’ll need to remove the case back to see the serial number on the movement in order to date the watch. My guess would be early to mid 60s. It seems to be a solid 18k gold model based on the hallmarks on the back of the lugs.

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cristos71

·Jan 31, 2020

Looks like a 14700, very late 50's or very early 60's. Radium dial and IIRC a cal 552

 

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igburgos

·Jan 31, 2020

Thank you! Tomorrow I will go to Omega to find more information!

 

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kingsrider

·Jan 31, 2020

Looks to be solid gold. I see stamps on the lugs.

 

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OMEGuy

·Jan 31, 2020

cristos71

Looks like a 14700, very late 50's or very early 60's. Radium dial and IIRC a cal 552

+1 👍

The watch looks completely original and has a more rare dial. The OPs watch looks beautiful!

On chrono24 is the date version ref. 14701:

https://www.chrono24.ch/omega/seamaster-18k-rosegold-1959---original-box--id13109704.htm#gref

 

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igburgos

·Feb 7, 2020

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+1 👍

The watch looks completely original and has a more rare dial. The OPs watch looks beautiful!

On chrono24 is the date version ref. 14701:

https://www.chrono24.ch/omega/seamaster-18k-rosegold-1959---original-box--id13109704.htm#gref

 

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igburgos

·Feb 7, 2020

Finally today I went to Omega so they could see the watch. I was really excited to open the case back and see the ref number and all the details, but they said it was to tight so didnt want to force it. Very disappointed.

The best they can do is send the watch to Switzerland and wait between 2 and 3 months so they can make a full review, but it is really expensive from Chile.

At least they said my Seamaster is one of the most less common and well preserved vintage Omega that have entered to the store.

 

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UncleBuck

·Feb 7, 2020

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wait between 2 and 3 months

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one of the most less common and well preserved vintage Omega that have entered to the store.

All may be true and bless them for knowing their limitations.

But red flags must go up!

Patience and thoroughness are the most rewarded traits of this hobby.

 

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hoipolloi

·Feb 7, 2020

I think I have one that looks alike, the dial is a bit different though

 

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OMEGuy

·Feb 8, 2020

South Korea doesn't even stay away from them...

https://www.ebay.de/itm/VINTAGE-OME...672318?hash=item4212591ffe:g:FTYAAOSws-xeFp-n

 

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Dan S

·Feb 8, 2020

I igburgos

Finally today I went to Omega so they could see the watch. I was really excited to open the case back and see the ref number and all the details, but they said it was to tight so didnt want to force it. Very disappointed.

The best they can do is send the watch to Switzerland and wait between 2 and 3 months so they can make a full review, but it is really expensive from Chile.

At least they said my Seamaster is one of the most less common and well preserved vintage Omega that have entered to the store.

I suggest you take the watch to a real expert instead of the clowns at the Omega dealer.

 

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hoipolloi

·Feb 8, 2020

Dan S

I suggest you take the watch to a real expert instead of the clowns at the Omega dealer.

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Vitezi

·Feb 8, 2020

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I was really excited to open the case back and see the ref number and all the details, but they said it was to tight so didnt want to force it.

Hello and welcome the forum!

Consider taking your watch to a independent watchmaker who specializes in the repair of vintage watches, rather than to Omega. A watchmaker will have all the tools needed to remove the caseback and let you view and take pictures of the insides. Many watchmakers have their own independent shops - and you may have one local to you - but you can also find good watchmakers with the right tools at specialized jewelry stores that sell mechanical watches.

 

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igburgos

·Feb 8, 2020

Thank you all for your advices! Definitely I will take my watch to a independent watch expert.

 

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igburgos

·Feb 12, 2020

Here are some pictures after a little cleaning.

 

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OMEGuy

·Feb 12, 2020

Looks very nice... Thank you for sharing these pictures! 👍

Seeing this makes me think even more that the watch is a very well preserved and pristine piece and I would have nothing more done cosmetically. I'd even let the crystal with the patina on the tension ring be as it is. Well, maybe sourcing a matching second hand and replacing it would do no harm IMO.