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Another watch inherited from my Dad. I would appreciate input from collectors.
This watch is in perfect working condition, is cosmetically very nice and has its original presentation box, outer box, manual and warranty and even extra links. I don't know much about it but I'm interested in knowing more. Do I have something special here because of all the extras or is it ordinary or somewhere inbetween? I believe this was another of my Father's personal watches and was an everyday watch for him. Thank you for taking a look!
Its the Omega Pre Bond Seamaster this is the model just before the James Bond one.
Yours is a quartz, there was a good guide online but with photobucket having changes all the images are gone. I think yours is full size quartz (there was a medium). The full are less common than mid size but quartz was the most produced model. Its the first generation model (Mercedes hands and single buckle) while the 2nd generation is sword hands and double buckle but there have been variations on both. It is a great set to have and so much more when it belongs to a relative.
Stardust due to discoloration/service most likley and not an official dial option.
Ill add that they came in black and champagne dials and either stainless steel or two tone. Quartz and auto were available and rarity of each depends on movement used and size.
My "Stardust" Pre-Bond auto says hi. 
Thanks Rogi!
This is great information to know. I appreciate you taking time to respond. Nice pics of your cousin watch!
My pleasure :) Thank you for sharing your dad's timepiece with us, if you do get a chance to open the caseback, make sure to see if you can find the serial number, you can order the "Extract of the Archives" from Omega
Basically just the date of production and where it was shipped to, it's an expensive piece of paper (I think 120CHF last time I ordered) but its a nice treat to have along with your timepiece.
If it’s quartz and not ticking...
Better check to see the condition of the movement and make sure there’s no battery leakage.
The crown is out in the OP's pics, so it isn't necisarily not in working order. could be fine with all that is needed is a battery change :) If he does open the caseback it'd be nice to see the shot of the movement and which type it is [nt]
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Now I have an assignment!
I had the battery replaced by a trusted watch repair company and it is running beautifully. However I will take it back to them to open the case back so I can photograph the movement and the case back to garner further information that you say is there. I will post those pics late tomorrow if possible.
Excellent!
Looking forward for your next post.
Good luck with your further hunting!
Great to hear the watch is ticking again.
Cheers
Good luck with your further hunting!
Great to hear the watch is ticking again.
Cheers
I posted the other pics in response to Art. Let me know your thoughts based on the new info. [nt]
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Yours is just about the only 'dark ages' Omega . . .
. . . of personal interest, aside from various Speedmasters. Just the right size, coherent aesthetics, and gratefully, no helium valve.
Nice one!
Art
Nice one!
Art
Thanks Art! Here are the other pics I promised today:
Omega 1441 ETA 255.561
Don’t know why this one came out upside down but black numbers say 50647529 and numbers on bottom say 396 1041
Don’t know why this one came out upside down but black numbers say 50647529 and numbers on bottom say 396 1041
Pics of movement and case back-what does this info further say about the watch?
Omega 1441 ETA 255.561
Don’t know why this pic is upside down...Black numbers are 50647529 Bottom numbers are 396 1041
Don’t know why this pic is upside down...Black numbers are 50647529 Bottom numbers are 396 1041
I love it :D the Omega 1441 is probably the rarest of the Quartz pieces, if I remember correctly they produced them from 87-88 its about as good as you can get for an Omega Pre-Bond Quartz :D
high end quartz, thermocompensated like cake with 2 cherries on top 
Wow! Great to know! Whether it stays in the family or not, I love knowing all about vintage items-especially if it is as good as it gets for that item. It gives me great appreciation for the craftsmanship and the history. [nt]
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