Seamaster 2913 assessment

Dsplash · Nov 10, 2025

Hi all!
Here is a 2913 I’m considering going for.
According to the seller, it is an all-original 2913-5 beside the bezel that had to be mostly redone.

Everything seems correct to my eye but I’m not experienced enough to judge the work done on the bezel (by urvintage in Sweden).
The case also seems nice but I cannot really say how polished it might have been in the past…Were these ever sharp?
Movement is a cal500, so for the us market…Is it lower grad?
Nice 7077/6 with it

Anything I’m missing? 😀

thanks!

dsio · Nov 10, 2025

I've definitely seen a lot of shaper cases than that:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/gone-1959-omega-seamaster-300-ck2913-3-collectors-example.30334/

Thread 'GONE ! 1959 Omega Seamaster 300 CK2913-3 - Collector's example' ·

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Now Traded off Forum to a NYC Collector my truly outstanding 1959 2913-3 ' Broad Arrow ' sm300 complete with Full Omega UK Service & 1yr Guarantee (Swiss Time Services) plus...

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flame · Oct 12, 2015

https://omegaforums.net/threads/seamaster-300-ck-2913-6-advice-urgently-needed-please.89979/

Thread 'Seamaster 300 CK 2913-6 advice urgently needed please' ·

Hi Folks,

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Kevin Burke · Feb 14, 2019

flqt-9000 · Nov 11, 2025

The #6 end links look strange. I would say they are repro.

Donn Chambers · Nov 11, 2025

1. Common to find these with either no bezel insert or a redone one, so no issues there.

2. Case has definitely seen many polishes, but again, not uncommon for a watch this age.

3. Cal. 500 is a lower-grade movement, but common for US import watches, as duty was charged partially based on the number of jewels in the movement. Fewer jewels, cheaper to import by the dealer.

4. Lume on the dial looks nice from the photos. That is the best part of the watch.

All in all, I would say it is worth picking up if the price is reasonable - I.e., it isn’t being sold at a mint price premium, but more in line with what it is - a good, vintage watch with a nice dial, worn case, and replaced and non-original bezel insert.

kox · Nov 11, 2025

Dsplash
Anything I’m missing? 😀

If you care about movement serial matching the reference number, I would be careful and take this into consideration. The serial 15182xxx on this one, is way out of range for any 2913's I have observed and especially for a cal 500 reference 2913-5. Only Omega could verify of course, but I very much doubt that this one will match.

td69 · Nov 11, 2025

That the bevel on the case back is too far gone is the nail in the coffin. Both end link #6 are a repo.

Dsplash · Nov 11, 2025

Thanks for all the enlightening info, it didn’t seem that bad to me 😅
I’ll wait for the next one 😀