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Old 11 October 2021, 06:10 AM   #1
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So, I just got my first Omega. It's an early 1960s Seamaster (14770) with the Crosshair dial. I suspect it may be, and probably is, a redial, but I think I kind of like it. It's remarkably lightweight. Debating on replacing the bracelet with a strap of some sort, but haven't decided what yet.

The watch does show its age, being almost 60 years old. I think it's from 1961, but am not quite sure how to be sure.

I know it's not as great as some of the fantastic watches I see here, but it's my first Omega!!!

Open to other observations if someone knows more than I do, which is probably all of you - ha!!!



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Old 11 October 2021, 09:20 AM   #2
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That bracelet might be original. Is it signed anywhere? Maybe the clasp?
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Old 11 October 2021, 09:55 AM   #3
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So, I just got my first Omega. It's an early 1960s Seamaster (14770) with the Crosshair dial. I suspect it may be, and probably is, a redial, but I think I kind of like it. It's remarkably lightweight. Debating on replacing the bracelet with a strap of some sort, but haven't decided what yet.

The watch does show its age, being almost 60 years old. I think it's from 1961, but am not quite sure how to be sure.

I know it's not as great as some of the fantastic watches I see here, but it's my first Omega!!!

Open to other observations if someone knows more than I do, which is probably all of you - ha!!!



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Old 11 October 2021, 10:39 AM   #4
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That bracelet might be original. Is it signed anywhere? Maybe the clasp?
The bracelet does have a really 60s vintage feel to it, but appears to be made by a company called Pinflex and is marked 10kt gold. I don't know how well you call tell, but it has a subtle diamond patterning to it.

I can't say I am familiar with Pinflex.




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Old 11 October 2021, 10:58 AM   #5
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The dial is redone.

I see the back of the case is dated 1963, but watch could have been made earlier.
You could get a better approximation of age if you had the serial # of the movement.
A 2 digit date code might be found after the reference number located on the inside of the back of the case. Either, would probably better be done by a watchmaker.

Most likely came with a leather strap originally. Bracelet does not appear to be Omega, would be marked if it was.
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Old 12 October 2021, 01:20 AM   #6
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I thought the dial was likely redone.

The numbers inside the case back are 14770 62 SC. Does this mean 1962, I presume?

I was thinking of putting it on a leather strap anyway.

How could I go about restoring or properly doing the dial? Or is that even an option?

Thank you for the feedback.



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Old 14 October 2021, 02:48 AM   #7
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Congrats! My first Omega was also a 60’s Seamaster. Enjoy it and be careful of the slippery slope!
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