Vintage Omega Seamaster 101

[MILGAUSS88]

So, I was looking at an ALS or AP, the last time I went to the city to shop for a watch. When I was talking to the sales associate he asked me about my collection. I mentioned that I had quite a few vintage Omega Seamasters.

He asked, "Why do you collect them? When you have other much more expensive watches."

I thought about it for awhile.
You know, watches are addictive like drugs. Sometimes you just can't find or afford cocaine. But in a pinch, crack will do. (I in no way approve of or take drugs, this is just an analogy.)

Anyway, got a little bored tonight, so here we go.
#1:

[RW16610]

Nice watch! I also have a vintage Omega, to me there's something so appealing about them. Also, even today, some decent deals can be found compared to some other vintage pieces depending on which model. The Seamaster has a great hostory, very happy to own the one below:

[alllexandru]

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

I thought about it for awhile.
You know, watches are addictive like drugs. Sometimes you just can't find or afford cocaine. But in a pinch, crack will do. (I in no way approve of or take drugs, this is just an analogy.)

That’s a good statement and I completely agree especially as I’m browsing vintage pieces as we speak 😅😅😅

Part for the same good reason as state above part because I think we have been blinded by so many commercials, IG, media etc with need to buy the latest and the best ….

Vintage is like a good wine which got the years in the waiting to drink excelent taste smell and flavor

Yes the new bottles are nicer but you need to age them properly and even than not the same taste



Nice watches gents

[MILGAUSS88]

Yes, vintage Omega Seamasters, the crack of the watch world.

Cheap, plentiful, numerous variations, and you can find them anywhere, yet still good enough quality that it scratches that itch.

I know if I have not bought a nice watch in 3 or 4 months, I start having withdrawal symptoms.

Thank goodness for Seamasters to help me get through those times.

[MILGAUSS88]

I guess I should give some commentary on my photos.

#1. A very unusual segmented dial. I believe this is from the late 50's.

[MILGAUSS88]

#2
A "large medallion" Seamaster. Part of what drew me to the Seamaster was the Hippocampus medallion on back.
Even better when it is oversized.

[Mate1974]

Haha, love the analogy! It’s true watches have their own kind of addictive pull. Vintage Seamasters might not have the same price tag as ALS or AP, but they’ve got history, character, and a charm that’s hard to resist. Sometimes it’s not about the most expensive piece, but the ones that bring the most joy to the collection. Plus, there’s something special about the hunt for vintage gems!

[MILGAUSS88]

A gold pated Seamaster from the early 70's. I keep gold capped watches, but never gold plated watches. But I had to make an exception for this watch, since it was in such nice condition.

#3

[alllexandru]

Nice one, can you add wrist photo on this one?
Thx

[MILGAUSS88]

Originally Posted by alllexandru

Nice one, can you add wrist photo on this one?
Thx

Here you go.

[MILGAUSS88]

A Seamaster Cosmic from the early 70's.

#4

[alllexandru]

These vintage Omegas are a gem
Thanks for the wrist shot!

[MILGAUSS88]

Originally Posted by alllexandru

These vintage Omegas are a gem
Thanks for the wrist shot!

Thanks, many more to come.
Planning on posting one per day.

[MILGAUSS88]

#5 An early 60's Seamaster with a linen dial.

[alllexandru]

Those linen dials are killing, Omega, Rolex and other brands had them, im a sucker for those dials.
Maybe they should focus more on adding these type of dials in the future

[MILGAUSS88]

#6 A black dial Seamaster. Black dials are pretty hard to find from the 50's and 60's. Guess I took a blurry photo of the back.

[MILGAUSS88]

#7. Going back to the 50's again. This time with a waffle dial.

[MILGAUSS88]

#8 1960'S Seamaster Deville. In the all SS version, a little harder to find.

[alllexandru]

I have some under the radar for now, will report back if on the mail eventually :D

Omega Constellation C 168.029 and Constellation Pie Pan...

[MILGAUSS88]

#10 A 14k white gold Seamaster DeVille with diamond dial.

[RW16610]

All amazing watches! #10 however, really stands out as I've never seen one like that before.

[MILGAUSS88]

Originally Posted by RW16610

All amazing watches! #10 however, really stands out as I've never seen one like that before.

Thank you

[Old Expat Beast]

I've only owned one vintage Seamaster, this 168.0061 from about 1971 and made for the Japan domestic market I believe. Outstanding quality. Japan seems to be a great source for vintage Seamasters.

[MILGAUSS88]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I've only owned one vintage Seamaster, this 168.0061 from about 1971 and made for the Japan domestic market I believe. Outstanding quality. Japan seems to be a great source for vintage Seamasters.

That is a nice one.

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

That is a nice one.

Agreed! What a lovely dial, the entire watch is in such great condition.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

That is a nice one.

Originally Posted by RW16610

Agreed! What a lovely dial, the entire watch is in such great condition.

Thanks, yeah this was one of those "wish I'd kept it" watches. I got it from Japan with a bunch of vintage Grand and King Seikos when I was dealing those a few years ago, and moved it on too soon after getting it serviced. Had the original buckle, too.

[MILGAUSS88]

Whoops, I skipped #9.
Another 14k White gold Seamaster with a diamond dial.
I have only ever seen white gold Seamasters with diamond dials.

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Thanks, yeah this was one of those "wish I'd kept it" watches. I got it from Japan with a bunch of vintage Grand and King Seikos when I was dealing those a few years ago, and moved it on too soon after getting it serviced. Had the original buckle, too.

Speaking of wish I kept it watches, this was similar to yours in that regard too, no image of the strap though:

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

Whoops, I skipped #9.
Another 14k White gold Seamaster with a diamond dial.
I have only ever seen white gold Seamasters with diamond dials.

If I get another one, I want it to be precious metal for sure.

[Gray25]

What a nice watch

[MILGAUSS88]

#11 A 14k yellow gold Seamaster DeVille from the early 60's