I I got a broken one, fixed and recased as a fun project.

parts are widely available on eBay, a bit on the expensive side. It’s one of the easiest bumper movements I have worked with, much easier than Revue and Mido.

Not quite sure about the reliability, but most of my watches are from the 1910s, so a bumper movement from 1950 would be far more reliable than anything WW1. I guess all bumper movements are a bit finicky anyway, if you compare to the latter automatic from omega than that’s another story.

Mine movements cost £220, another £30 for parts, but it’s a higher grade chronometer. A standard SeaMastee I assume you can get a completed & running movement below £200 from eBay. I always think omega is least to worry about parts and repair, the movements are quite cheap compared to the watch price.

 

While the movement is very clean. Can't say the same for the dial with marks on it. Sweep hand look replaced

Dial original? Can't say

Black dialed constellation in 14kt sold for $2000, but 6.5 - 7/10 condition

Maybe ask on the Omega forum and see what members there say

 

Thank you for your advise! I didn't notice the seconds hand, thank you. Will ask over at Omega forums as well.

 

The Omega Forum guys only seem to know about newer models. Vintage O posts don't seem to get much action.

I think the watch looks great. I think the dial looks perfect; markers and crosshairs like up, and the font is what I would expect it to look like on a textured dial like this. I also like the Omega bumpers. It has the heavier case, so there's going to be more gold content, but I still think the price is about $1K more than what solid gold Omega's are selling for on sites like ebay. It may be worth the price if you are getting a warranty on it.

 

Sorry. Actually meant Omega Forums where they have a number of knowledgeable vintage members

 

It's not bad, but my sense is that it is a redial. Some of the fonts are not quite right for the era, IMO. The sloppy engraving in the case-back is a little weird, but I don't think it's fake.

 

It's not bad, but my sense is that it is a redial. Some of the fonts are not quite right, IMO.

Hey Dan, are you able to elaborate exactly on what fonts you belive aren't correct etc?

 

I inherited my father's 1952 Seamaster with the 354 movement. He wore it for 50 years. I had it serviced and it still keeps time around +1.5 spd accuracy. Had a local watchmaker service it. He replaced one part (crown stem). Parts must be around. Pic is before the service.

 

In the end, I've decided to pass on it -- not because it isn't a nice watch, but I don't think it was 'for me'. I had the opportunity to try it on for half a day and I didn't connect with it. Thank you all for all of your helpful comments though!

 

My first mechanical watch was the steel version of this one. Parts are definitely available and they are readily serviced and run well. I wore it for years and it was reliable and quite accurate.