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Watch Experts
Posted on 1/19/26 at 9:55 am
Posted on 1/19/26 at 9:55 am
My father passed away in July, and my Mom is offloading a lot of his old things. I've inherited a box full of tie clips and cuff links from the 50s and 60s and a watch. It is an omega seamaster from 1967. It is a gold color (not sure if it is real gold) and the glass is scuffed. Are these things worth anything? Shockingly, it is still running smoothly. Ib4350. Thanks
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Posted on 1/19/26 at 10:00 am to ThermoDynamicTiger
Sorry for your loss. Do you see any markings on the back of the case that say 14K or 500? Or 18K or 750? That would indicate it is gold.
Not sure if they have saphire crystal on them, but you can have the glass replaced I believe. That watch could be worth a few thousand based on what I see on Ebay.
If you keep it I would buy a winder and keep it there when not wearing it.
Not sure if they have saphire crystal on them, but you can have the glass replaced I believe. That watch could be worth a few thousand based on what I see on Ebay.
If you keep it I would buy a winder and keep it there when not wearing it.
This post was edited on 1/19/26 at 10:00 am
Posted on 1/19/26 at 10:03 am to ThermoDynamicTiger
Yeah it really depends if it is gold or capped gold.
I have a watch guy that can clean and oil it as well as polishing or replacing the crystal.
What kind of band does it have?
How do you know its from 1967? Can you post a picture?
I have a watch guy that can clean and oil it as well as polishing or replacing the crystal.
What kind of band does it have?
How do you know its from 1967? Can you post a picture?
This post was edited on 1/19/26 at 10:05 am
Posted on 1/19/26 at 10:06 am to ThermoDynamicTiger
If he was sporting an Omega, the tie clips and cuff links are probably worth something as well
Posted on 1/19/26 at 10:08 am to ItzMe1972
It has an old elastic speidel band. I don't see anything that indicates if it is real gold. It has an engraving on the back, which probably hurts any value that it is has. The engraving marks my grandfathers 30th anniversary at exxon as president of the chemicals division. It has the date of 1967 on it.
This post was edited on 1/19/26 at 10:09 am
Posted on 1/19/26 at 10:13 am to ThermoDynamicTiger
It’s worth nothing. I will give you 3.50
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This post was edited on 1/19/26 at 10:15 am
Posted on 1/19/26 at 10:13 am to ThermoDynamicTiger
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It has an engraving on the back, which probably hurts any value that it is has. The engraving marks my grandfathers 30th anniversary at exxon as president of the chemicals division. It has the date of 1967 on it.
Watches like these are usually worth more in sentimental value. You can probably get any jeweler to replace the scratched crystal. I'd get it cleaned up, maybe service the movement, and keep it as a reminder of pops.
Posted on 1/19/26 at 10:15 am to Ingeniero
I don't really use a watch, but I will probably just save it for my son and see if he wants it when he gets older.
Posted on 1/19/26 at 10:19 am to Ingeniero
I'd get it cleaned up, maybe service the movement, and keep it as a reminder of pops.
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That's what I would do too. Put it on a beautiful leather/lizard band.
Here's the guy I have used with much success:
The Watch Doctor
And if you want to research it here is the OmegaForum:
LINK
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That's what I would do too. Put it on a beautiful leather/lizard band.
Here's the guy I have used with much success:
The Watch Doctor
And if you want to research it here is the OmegaForum:
LINK
Posted on 1/19/26 at 10:30 am to ThermoDynamicTiger
quote:great watch! yes save it for your son if you don't wear a watch. omegas are awesome and the fact this has family history behind it means i would just have it serviced and pass it down.
I don't really use a watch, but I will probably just save it for my son and see if he wants it when he gets older.
don't sell it.
This post was edited on 1/19/26 at 10:32 am
Posted on 1/19/26 at 10:32 am to ThermoDynamicTiger
quote:
My father passed away in July, and my Mom is offloading a lot of his old things. I've inherited a box full of tie clips and cuff links from the 50s and 60s and a watch. It is an omega seamaster from 1967. It is a gold color (not sure if it is real gold) and the glass is scuffed. Are these things worth anything? Shockingly, it is still running smoothly. Ib4350. Thanks
My advice, get it serviced (glass replaced) and see if they can do it without changing out a significant number of the parts. It’s much cooler to wear a watch that your father owned than any amount of value you will get out of value from selling in.
Keeping the original parts is nice because it stays as the watch your father actually wore.
As a watch, there’s not going to be significant value in it. Maybe a few thousand dollars at best. Probably less.
Posted on 1/19/26 at 10:34 am to ThermoDynamicTiger
If you can find the box or paperwork that adds to the value
I keep all my watch boxes even for my garmin lol
I keep all my watch boxes even for my garmin lol
Posted on 1/19/26 at 10:48 am to Gorilla Ball
Thanks for all the comments. I'll get it cleaned up and store it away for the future.
Posted on 1/19/26 at 1:19 pm to ThermoDynamicTiger
My best guess is ~$1,000 at the most. I agree with the others on getting it serviced and preserving as much of the original parts as possible. You don't use a watch, but it would still be nice to have to wear for special occasions.
Posted on 1/19/26 at 1:55 pm to ThermoDynamicTiger
I have a similar vintage Omega Seamaster that is not gold and it’s worth $3500. It’s in excellent condition though. Had the face replaced and serviced by Omega factory for $850 10 years ago.
Posted on 1/19/26 at 1:57 pm to ThermoDynamicTiger
It’s likely worth a bit, but not worth enough to sell a family heirloom unless you were estranged.
Posted on 1/19/26 at 2:00 pm to Ingeniero
quote:
The engraving marks my grandfathers 30th anniversary at exxon as president of the chemicals division. It has the date of 1967 on it.
Watches like these are usually worth more in sentimental value.
I want a Dominos Pizza Rolex!
Cool background story here, though.
Posted on 1/19/26 at 2:07 pm to ThermoDynamicTiger
quote:
don't really use a watch, but I will probably just save it for my son and see if he wants it when he gets older.
I don’t wear them daily but have been known to pop dads watch on for big days. Interviews and major presentations may see it on my wrist.
Posted on 1/19/26 at 2:11 pm to ThermoDynamicTiger
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