I have been collecting Certina watches for years now, but I recently inherited two Omega watches (along with a lot of Certina's). A 1970's speedmaster and a 1950's (?) seamaster. I practically know nothing about them. The speedmaster is currently undergoing a small repair, so I'd like to present the seamaster first. Since it is (by my guess) a 1950's model and it has a fairly good looking (black) dial, I fear that it might be a redial. The other (Certina) watches I inherited were also from the 50's and 60's though, and also in excellent condition (and these are definitely NO re-dials). Anyway, maybe you guys can help me out. Here's some pics.
Hello, without pictures of the movement, can't say to much. The big logo Seamaster is from late 50'S Seamaster, probably 1958. Maybe this watch has a Omega caliber 500 or 501. As you say, is a redial. Picture attached with the difference of the two Hippocampus logo. Regards
Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, I do not have the tools to open it up. I will contact a friend to do it for me. As soon as I have some pics I will post them here. On a side note, do you think it's an original Omega dial or a bad reproduction?
I'm sure is a refinished dial, and not the best one. You can open the back case with a thin knife, in the opposite side of the crown, find a mark. Press the back case in the same position to close.
Caliber 501, from 1958, 20 jewels. Back case 2846, international collection introduced in 1956. First Seamaster with Hippocampus logo. Make a professional redial, put the 4 side Omega crown, and you will have a very nice Omega Seamaster. Congratulations!