Description

Omega Seamasrer Automatic
Reference Number: 14700 1 SC (Engraved inside the case back)
Movement Caliber: Omega Caliber 552
Serial Number: 18,266,938
Production Year: Circa 1961 (Based on the 18-million serial number range)
Case Material: Acier Inoxydable (Stainless Steel)
Case Maker: Louis Lang (Indicated by the "LL" stamp inside the case back)

The watch features a classic cream or off-white dial that shows a gorgeous, uniform speckling patina (often called a "stardust" or "sand" patina) resulting from natural aging over the last 60+ years.

It features applied silver-toned faceted baton hour markers, with double batons at the 12 o'clock position.

The script features the applied Omega logo, "OMEGA AUTOMATIC" at the top, and the classic cursive "Seamaster" text at the bottom.
It utilizes elegant, non-luminous Dauphine hands and a central sweep seconds hand.

Lugs: The reference 14700 is famous for its sleek, straight, and slightly sharp lug profile, giving it a classic dress-watch silhouette.

Seamonster Emblem: The screw-down case back features the iconic, crisp Omega Seamaster "Hippocampus" (sea monster) medallion in the center, which is highly sought after by collectors compared to plain or lightly etched versions.

Inside is the legendary Omega Caliber 552. This is a 24-jewel, copper-colored automatic movement. The 500-series calibers from this era are widely regarded by watchmakers as some of the finest mass-produced automatic movements ever created due to their durability, reliability, and beautiful finishing.

Rate (+3 to +4 s/d): Excellent. Running just a few seconds fast per day is phenomenal accuracy for a 1960s vintage watch.

No service history with me.