zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

:Hello all. I too am new to this thread. I am looking for some advice on an old Seamaster 300 I found in some old family belongings. The watch appears to have some damage to the numerals and dial, and there is no second hand. I did some initial research online and narrowed down the model to the late 50's. I took the watch to my local jeweler and he removed the back. Below is what he found on the inside mof the back cover:

CBN: 2913-3
SC
Movement 20 jewels Auto
MCN: 6297613

The jeweler did not think there would be tremendous value for the watch because of the apparent water damage, but he did admit that the real value is what someone is willing to pay for it. He also thought there could be parts value because of the 501 mechanism.

The issue for me is I don't know enough to get an idea of the relative value of this timepiece. I understand that I also have the option of sending it to Omega to get repaired and make it an heirloom, but that could cost over $1,000.

So essentially I am looking for some input on what I have, how rare and old is it, and suggestions about what to do with it? The watch does keep accurate time. I am having trouble taking a picture that details the watch.

Glad to hear that youo've discovered the Omega Vintage Database.
: While not complete by any means it is a valuable resource.

: We will only know if your watch is a 196.1070 or a 198.0145 by
: checking the inner caseback. The 0145s had gold dials - hence my
: original speculation of your model being a 0145.

: So if you get the chance, have it opened so yoou can definitively
: idnetify the model.

: Delighted to hear that this process has unearthed a latent
: collecting gene :)

: Regards

: desmond

: Thanks for the helpful reply. An honor that you replied to my post