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Re: VINTAGE 1967 OMEGA SEAMASTER- REAL OR FAKE?

In Response To: VINTAGE 1967 OMEGA SEAMASTER- REAL OR FAKE? *LINK* *PIC* ()

: Hi,

: I recently acquired what appears to be an Omega
: watch. The person I got it from claims that
: it is "probably a seamaster model"
: (although he wasn't quite sure). My main
: problem with it is that it doesn't appear to
: say the word "Seamaster" anywhere
: on the dial, and this worries me. The person
: I got it from claims that it is authentic,
: and reassured me that the watch comes with
: its original box, guarantee card and service
: history. he says the number on the movement
: is: 25, 595, 224 and that this number is
: also written on the guarantee card.

: I did a little research on the net, and that
: serial number DOES correspond to a 1967
: Omega watch, as he claimed.

: However, I do know that its possible to buy
: boxes and guarantee cards on Ebay these
: days.

: And unfortunately I am having technical
: problems with the offical Omega website
: database, so I can't find out any more info
: there. (If anyone can help me on that, it
: would be appreciated!)

: The watch is gold coloured (not sure if its
: real/solid gold or not) and has gold hour
: markers, but NO DATE WINDOW at the 3 O'clock
: position. it says "Omega" and
: "automatic" on the dial.

: I've attached a photo of the watch, if thats
: any help to anyone. I know the crystal is
: scratched, and the strap is missing, but IF
: its genuine, I plan to restore the watch
: with a new crystal and NSA strap.

: It does look similar to some of the seamasters
: in the 1967 catalogue (link below), but as I
: said, it doesn't appear to have the actual
: word on the dial.

: I will have full access to the watch on monday,
: so I'll have a closer look at the movement
: and caseback then.

: But until then, any help would be appreciated.

: Thanks,

: Jbash

: http://www.old-omegas.com/cat67en.html

The batons and hands *appear* to be genuine from what I can see in the photograph. If it were a Seamaster, it would say Seamaster on the dial and have the seahorse on the rear. It is possible that it is a plain Omega, on the other hand, and without a clearer photo, it could be that it is a Seamaster that has been redialed.

It would be worthwhile going to a jeweller and having the back removed so that the movement can be seen - a note of the serial number and the caliber would settle the matter.

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