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Re: Seamaster or Automatic?
In Response To: Seamaster or Automatic? *PIC* ()

: The serial no. is 11,833,232. I have also

Read the instructions in the "Tell me about my Omega" article in the OMEGA section of this site for info on how to have Omega look up the specifics on your watch.

: is this an early "Seamaster", or is it an
: "Automatic".

That is a nonsense question. Seamaster is a MODEL name, Automatic is a TYPE of watch. Some Seamasters are automatics, some automatics are Seamasters. But the two concepts are not mutually exclusive, so a watch won't simply be just one or the other.

The watch clearly has an automatic movement, because it says so.

But if the watch does not say Seamaster on the dial, then it is simply a regular, unnamed Omega style. The Seamaster name first appeared on certain Omega watches starting in 1948. But a majority of Omega watches made up through the 1950's and even in to the 1960's did not have any specific model name.

: 2. Should an Omega of this model/age have a
: crown with the Omega seal?
: 3. If it is a Seamaster should the back have
: any Seamaster markings?

Follow instructions above re contacting Omega, with the serial number, they can answer these questions exactly.

: I just caught the vintage watch bug and can't
: shake it. I would appreciate any help.

Welcome to the addiction, um, I mean club!

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