EVERYTHING YOU NEED KNOW ABOUT EVERY 1960s OMEGA SEAMASTER 600 MODELS - WATCH REVIEW 101

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Did you know that there are 4 different Seamaster 600 case models?
This video will provide you with all the information that you'll need to know about a vintage Omega Seamaster 600. This video will discuss about the following:
Dial and hands variations, crown and crystal types, case material, correct movement calibers, timeline, gasket, how to use the watch, and some fake/made up examples.
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[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

A correction to this video: The earliest Omega Seamaster 600 batch with a movement serial number around 21.4 million dating to 1964 came with a caliber 600 instead of 601. Many of these Seamaster 600 with the caliber 600 were sold by Turler.

[@giovannimisuraca8283]

can you tell me in which year the production of the "seamaster 600" begins?

[@giovannimisuraca8283]

it s true. my omega seamaster , buoght by my granfather in Swizterland , have a serial number 21.477.xxx and caliber 600 . :)

[@Saints-Forever]

I have a Seamaster 600 with serial no. 21.5mio and with cal 601. Is this correct?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

@@Saints-Forever Sounds correct to me. 21.4 will most likely be a cal 600.

[@Saints-Forever]

@@TimelessHistoryChannel many thanks for the infor

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

This video took up a lot of my time to source information and create. Would really appreciated if you guys can hit on that thumbs up button and share this to other watch enthusiasts. Your generous support on my Patreon account will help a lot as well.

[@Dankyjrthethird]

Oh man that seamaster 600 with the baton hands, arabic numerals, and gold seconds hand is just something else 🤤

[@gordonmarsh5008]

Great video. I only have the one Seamaster 600 in my collection but this video has opened my eyes about the variety of vintage 600's that might be available. Thanks for all your effort in putting this video together.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thank you so much for the comment. This is why collecting vintage Omega is so much fun and never ending. haha

[@fjalls]

This video made me know exactly what to look for. I just bought my 136.012. I owe you one ;)

[@vaughanpearce3435]

Thanks DK !!! Another fantastic video loaded with quality information and some very good looking vintage Omega Seamaster 600's.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

You're very welcome. You can become a Seamaster 600 specialist after watching this video! :-D

[@louie455]

Absolutely love my “technical dial” Seamaster 600 w/ red crosshair.

[@harilaospantazis2409]

Great work!Keep up the excellent work

[@billh2726]

Superb! Lots of info on an Omega series I didn't know a lot about. Thanks.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thank you! Everything about a Seamaster 600 has been covered in this video. So I do expect some thumbs down. haha

[@pablox3783]

Really informative, thanks for your efforts in these videos. I’d love how and why you became an enthusiast.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Appreciated! Was worried that I may have missed out something. But I think everything is there. :-)

[@capitalreckless5516]

Dope vid mate

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Appreciate it

[@peternerenst]

So great and informative!!!🙂🙂🙂

[@DaveMGmovies]

Thank you for your knowledge and photography -- and what a very classy series of watches. I just wish I could fine a piece in such brilliant condition.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

You're very welcome. This video took more than a day to complete it. I didn't want to miss out on anything! haha

[@jharris947]

Excellent and timely video as I'm looking for a Seamaster 600 135.011 non date with full Arabic dial (condensed figures). 😎

[@stevecover5014]

Great video, I recently purchased a seamaster 135.011 and have suspicions that it is off in some way.

[@arisainaramorsolo9673]

I was just asking you this! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dani77774]

I have really liked the video!! Thanks for all your videos are great! No I'm thinking to buy this watch as my 1st mechanic watch!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

You're welcome. Take your time. There are many nice examples out there and there are also many very bad examples out there.

[@dani77774]

@@TimelessHistoryChannel Will take my time. Thank you!!

[@halhawkins7641]

Please do one of these on the Geneve!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

There are too many Geneve case models. It would be hard to accumulate all Geneve case models in one video. First geneve was introduced in the mid 1950s and they continue on throughout the 70s. Not to mention there are many different case designs and different movements from different caliber series as well.

[@bettiinaheino5066]

Amazing video once again! Off topic: how do you feel about re-luming vintage pieces that are in excellent condition but original lume has cracked/darkened?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Instead of reluming you should try to save it. The last thing that you want to do is to relume the hands. Best to avoid a watch with missing lume to begin with.

[@marnixvenema3661]

Thanks for this - very informative. Question: where did you get those blue/light blue watch bands on your examples with the Arabic indexes? Very nice!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thank you! I am the supplier for these straps. Unfortunately, I am not selling them during this time. You can always try asking me again in the future via my website. Link in the description box.

[@DR-qw9wu]

Hi Omega Enthusiast, Just came across your channel and I love what you are doing! I recently found out that my dad has a Seamaster 600 lying around. It does run but also needs some love (badly). I'm on a tight budget so I was wondering what you would recommend to do? I am thinking of trying to restore it myself, but I don't have a clue where to start. Hope to hear from you!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Hi, are you a watchmaker in the first place? If you're not, please do not attempt to restore it yourself. That is my recommendation.

[@mthomas8946]

Fantastic video! Very informative. I got my 1966 135.011 at a thrift store for $4.99. True story. Mine has the raised (not stamped) logo on the case back which I don’t see often. Could it be an incorrect case back? I know it does have an aftermarket crown. Thank you for putting out these outstanding videos!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Nice! Thank you for sharing. Yes yes! I totally forgot to mention that in the video. Your case back is also correct. But those do not surface very often. I believe they were only sold to certain watch market as well. Could be one sold to some European country or a Japanese Seamaster 600 model. Take good care of it bud.

[@Hughes225]

Thank you so much for the fantastic info! I just received a gold Seamaster 600 that I bought on eBay and now know it is missing the movement retaining ring...any idea where I can source one?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thank you for the comment. Honestly, you can try asking on the Omega Forum or wait for one to appear on Ebay. You would not be able to order them from a watch part supply house.

[@jadedarby7290]

Time well spent, great information... I appreciate all the excellent information on the 600...

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Maybe a little too much info and upset some people. :-P

[@jadedarby7290]

@@TimelessHistoryChannel when buying a vintage watch accurate information is key.. Can never have to much correct information ... You have the passion, keep up the great work ....

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

@@jadedarby7290 Definitely. Since I am a watch maker as well. I do care the most is the accuracy of the movement and make sure the watch is in good condition to protect the mechanism inside. But of course, I also need to make sure that the watch is 100 % genuine and correct.

[@Saints-Forever]

Can you do a video on the Seamaster 30?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

One day. :-)

[@JasonCohenphoto]

Great video! Any chance that it would be possible to see the full image of the watch that appears at 10:55 in the video? I believe they call it the military dial. I have one and would love to compare the entire dial. Thanks so much!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

I don't have the direct link to this photo on my site, but if you visit my Instagram page and scroll through my past postings you'll be able to locate it. And here is another similar example: www.omegaenthusiastltd.com/product-page/1967-omega-seamaster-600

[@JasonCohenphoto]

​@@TimelessHistoryChannel Thanks and that one on your website looks nearly identical to the one I purchased but without the "Geneve". Beautiful piece. Just curious, any idea what these are going for these days (watch head only). Thanks for all of your great content!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

@@JasonCohenphoto Anytime! The one without the Geneve is sold on the site, but for some odd reason, I cannot find it myself! lol

[@JasonCohenphoto]

@@TimelessHistoryChannel haha no worries. Any idea on price points on those these days? Thanks again

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

@@JasonCohenphoto Price varies depending on your reputation, dealer to dealer, what has been done to the watch etc...

[@ZBrink11]

What is the correct band size for 136.011? Also, where do you recommend getting quality leather bands?

[@edoardogrotti9567]

18 mm

[@MArk-yn4sp]

Can you recommend a dealer who can vouch for the authenticity of an Omega watch (by which I mean glass/ case/ face/ hands) and integrity (by which I mean parts designed for a particular model)? tx

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

I do that for my client and to my Patreons. But you can always try asking on the Omega forums. Everyone thinks that they are an expert nowadays.

[@marsl7339]

Great Video & Info Collection. I just got my 600 back today from my clockmaker. One Curiosity: ich have s Full steel case, regular Dial BUT a black date. Do you have any Info about this case? Clockmaker said it‘s a legit version of this watch. True? Thx & cheers in advance!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Black date usually mean sold to the US market.

[@godzillla6968]

Great info! Thank you, Do all 600 series movements use the same Train wheel gears? Are the 500 series the same as the 600 gears? Thank you very much!!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

550 series is the same. Not 500. Watch this video and you’ll learn a lot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmilmIeia7eFobM

[@godzillla6968]

@@TimelessHistoryChannel Your the best !! Thx again!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

@@godzillla6968 My pleasure!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

@@godzillla6968 I'm not sure where your latest question went to. But the Escape wheel is the same as its base 550 calibre.

[@johnwayne2103]

At 10:24 That Omega logo is missing it's leg is that normal for that model?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

haha, the logo is complete. I understand it is hard to tell since the dial tone is very close to the logo. I sold this watch, the logo is complete. :-)

[@Joshfitterman]

I was told by my watchmaker that the Seamaster 600 crown gasket cannot be replaced without sourcing a completely new crown. Can you clarify what I should do to put a new gasket into the crown?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

You can put a new gasket. But just make sure your watchmaker can order one of the same size and as close as possible. Sometime it can be a challenge to remove the old gasket and replace the new one as well. Which is why your watchmaker say he cannot replace it. Saving him time to explain it to you.

[@giovannimisuraca8283]

can you tell me in which year the production of the "seamaster 600" begins?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

1964

[@jeb-zf4un]

I'm 4 goes into this video. So if I wanted to source a 1967 no date 34mm 600. I'm looking for case 135.011. With 601 movement? Dial will say Seamaster Geneve? Blimey this is complicated. Back to the note taking I guess.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

That's correct, 135.011 will be a non-date Seamaster 600 Geneve with caliber 601. However, a very early 25 million serial number (estimate 1967 circa) could also be a late 1966 release date as well. Which is why you may find some listing showing a Seamaster 600 dating to 1967 because the serial number maybe 25,0##,###.

[@seanyuklievaustria4670]

Are there seamaster 600 with crosshair and cyclops? Thank you

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Depends on the dial variation. Some do come with crosshair. When you order the original crystal for the date models, the supplier will ask whether you want it with or without cyclops. Cyclops is optional.

[@dummule_]

How can you tell the one at 11:27 is a redial?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

The font is incorrect. And those hands are incorrect as well. When you're in the hobby long enough you'll be able to tell immediately. Which is why I cannot create a video to explain about redial. Too difficult to explain. But from time to time I'll try to educate people of are supporting me on Patreon. Some tip and pointer.

[@dummule_]

@@TimelessHistoryChannel no question the hands are wrong. Is it the "omega" or the "seamaster" that's bad? Or both? Is the e too connected to the s?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

@@dummule_ I didn't bother to look at the Seamaster first to be honest. The first thing I look at is the format of the dial. I know a lot of people redial a Seamaster 600 this way in order pretend it is a PAF watch. So the luminous and finish are the first sign that are incorrect. And to 100% confirm that this is a redial, you can tell the Omega logo is incorrect and the Omega font is wrong as well.

[@riadhbenhanouda7660]

I have an seamaster caliber 520 and seamaster caliber 610. Its not explsinet on the video. Thank you for the explination

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

That's because a caliber 520 and 610 do not belong to a Seamaster 600 model.

[@alfr0st]

I have a 135.011 in gold top, but without the "Seamaster 600" print on the dial, is that normal? The rest of the watch looks legit.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Yes that is normal. Usually in that case the case back is blank as well without the Seamaster emblem.

[@alfr0st]

Mine is with the hippocampus back, thanks for the information and nice tutorial

[@jase_r949]

Have you ever seen a 600 with a steel case and red dial?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Sounds like a South Korean or Indian redial. They do not come in colour dials.

[@jase_r949]

@@TimelessHistoryChannel thank you