ubiquitous Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Since I'm not certain if a good rep of the vintage Sea-Master will ever materialize, I gave in today and bought a genuine 165.024 vintage circa 1967. I've been looking off and on for the past month and a half or so, and happened to locate one that was local. After negotiating a bit, the seller and I came to an agreement on price, and made plans to meet today to swap cash for merchandise. The watch is all original except for the bracelet. It's got some wabi to it, but it just adds to the character. The bezel is split in two locations- '15' and '35', and the tritium on the bezel is spent, but that's to be expected I suppose. The bracelet is genuine Omega; it's just not original to this watch. I've been timing it against my MBW 1665 (Omega on my left wrist, MBW on the right), and it's been keeping excellent time! Between this watch and my new davidsen PVD, my MBW is going to have some competition in getting some wrist time! Look closely there at the crystal- Can you spot the signed Omega horseshoe in the center? Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hok Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 (edited) wow, i'm jealous... i'd get a strap though, don't like the bracelet cause it conceals the beautiful curves. could you post a wristshot? Edited May 7, 2006 by Hok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 That must be Planet Oceans granfather Great stuff!! Regards Gunnar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Great watch! vintage omega seamaster's are undervalued. Great find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klink Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 you have pulled a masterstroke of jealousy! Nize.... Life is Good! Klink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtolcad Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 she's a beaut randy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 (edited) WOW! Terrific vintage Seamaster, Randy! One of my faves! I have looked at these for many months but finding an all original example in excellent shape is not an easy thing to do. There are way too many frankens (or at least redials) out there to purchase online with confidence. You were fortunate to locate an excellent piece locally that you could comfortably check out. Congratulations on a beautiful new addition to the collection plus a darn good investment. I'm sure the MBW will get its wrist time but probably not for the next several weeks. Jet Edited May 7, 2006 by Jetsons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Very very nice find Randy, would you mind giving us a ballpark figure on what one of these would set us back...........I've been looking at little brother Sieko Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Thanks, everyone for the kind words! I've been admiring this beauty throughout the day, and I'm glad I picked it up! I have looked at these for many months but finding an all original example in excellent shape is not an easy thing to do. There are way too many frankens (or at least redials) out there to purchase online with confidence. You were fortunate to locate an excellent piece locally that you could comfortably check out. Indeed- I had been finding a lot of frankens with most of the tell-tale signs (stubbies, hands, pointy 'A's, CERTIFED, etc). When this one came up, I couldn't believe it. When I discovered that the watch was an hour and a half away from me, it became a no-brainer Very very nice find Randy, would you mind giving us a ballpark figure on what one of these would set us back. Hmmmm... My observed ball park figues seem to be $900.00 to $3000.00 US, depending on condition, originality, etc. The frankensteins seem to fetch around $500 to $700 (from what I've seen)... could you post a wristshot? Wrist shots and a couple of comparison shots- Cheers! R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Very nice find, congrats. Wear it well. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 That's a killer watch Randy... and probably a great investment. The prices of the SM 300 have skyrocketed. Congratulations, it's a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 What a find..... I claim dibbs on the SD...She's not one to share her man with any other diver,... genuine or not ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmarc Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Very Very Nice! Thanks for the great pics as well! Esmarc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Thanks, gang! Much appreciated! I'm currently considering giving the watch a little clean up with a new dial, hands and bezel. I'd keep the original parts, tucked away nice and safe, but I'm a bit on the fence with this one since the watch is currently all original (except the bracelet). Guess I have some time to think about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 I would keep it the original parts... like look as it's at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymoi Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Gorgeous. Wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 it is a beauty! vintage watches are really great looking, especially knowing all the history that is behind them! i have a PATEK PHILIPPE from 1930 cca. not sure because i have no papers of it since it was my grandfathers watch...but it is one great watch! wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Just saw this Randy Nice fine and a solid investment IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 beautiful watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retep Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Congrats on a spectacular watch! I'm currently considering giving the watch a little clean up with a new dial, hands and bezel. That would be a shame imho. It`s original as you say, i would keep it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 (edited) I agree - leave it as it is. It's lovely - you can definitely see the blood-lines through to today's PO on that. Edited May 9, 2006 by r11co Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halley Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Beautiful acquisition Randy, I'm in love with those great choice and very good investement beside Quality as always with you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Thanks, gang. I would really prefer to keep the watch as is, but I'm concerned a bit about the tritium on the hands; I don't want any of the material to crumble and fall into the movement (the hour hand's tritium has a crack in it). So, that would be the reason why I'd change the hands out; the dial and bezel would be exchanged to match. None the less, I'd keep the original parts stashed away to keep the package complete. I've no intention on ever parting with my new Omega, but it's always nice to know that the watch has it's original parts Anyhow... A quick pic of my diving trio- Soon to be changed any day now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Thanks, gang. I would really prefer to keep the watch as is, but I'm concerned a bit about the tritium on the hands; I don't want any of the material to crumble and fall into the movement (the hour hand's tritium has a crack in it). So, that would be the reason why I'd change the hands out; the dial and bezel would be exchanged to match. None the less, I'd keep the original parts stashed away to keep the package complete. I've no intention on ever parting with my new Omega, but it's always nice to know that the watch has it's original parts Anyhow... A quick pic of my diving trio- Soon to be changed any day now... this is a beautiful trio...compliments again on the omega...it is a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Thank you, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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