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Update: restore Vintage Omega Seamaster - new pic in op
Posted on 3/20/18 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 3/20/18 at 6:17 pm
My dad just gave me his Omega Seamaster circa 1970. It has a hand-wind movement, but I don't know which one. I want to get it restored, but I don't even know where to start. I don't mind dropping some coin, but I definitely don't want everything to be replaced. I like the vintage look of the dial, and the case is actually in decent shape. The crystal definitely needs to be replaced. Any tips?
ETA: it runs, but it's extremely fast
Here's a pic after work was done
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ETA: it runs, but it's extremely fast
Here's a pic after work was done
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Posted on 3/20/18 at 6:17 pm to nobigdeal69
not worth the $ to get that restored. take it to pawn stars.
Posted on 3/20/18 at 6:20 pm to nobigdeal69
Looks pretty beat up. I see the potential though.
Posted on 3/20/18 at 6:20 pm to nobigdeal69
Id say its worth about $500
Ill give you $25 for it
Ill give you $25 for it
Posted on 3/20/18 at 6:27 pm to nobigdeal69
You mind if I call a buddy of mine to come check it out?
Posted on 3/20/18 at 6:29 pm to upgrayedd
I say on retail in the right settings it would be worth 500$
Posted on 3/20/18 at 6:31 pm to fareplay
Listen, 5 years ago, I'd give you what you're asking, but the way things are now with the economy, 350 is the best I can do
Posted on 3/20/18 at 6:32 pm to nobigdeal69
I have a late 60s Omega that was in near perfect condition except for the crystal. I had the crystal replaced with an actual Omega one at a cost of $800.00 and this was almost 10 years ago. Just to let you know what restoration could cost you.
Posted on 3/20/18 at 6:44 pm to nobigdeal69
Here is a real answer for you.
Go to Lee Michaels on Corporate Boulevard and ask to speak to their watch repair guy. He is in the back and you have to ask for him. Actually better to call and make an appointment. He looks like a young guy but really knows what he is doing. He rebuilt a vintage Rolex for me and got that I wanted to keep the old look but fix what was broken and make it look presentable. He isn’t cheap but you get what you pay for in these situations.
Go to Lee Michaels on Corporate Boulevard and ask to speak to their watch repair guy. He is in the back and you have to ask for him. Actually better to call and make an appointment. He looks like a young guy but really knows what he is doing. He rebuilt a vintage Rolex for me and got that I wanted to keep the old look but fix what was broken and make it look presentable. He isn’t cheap but you get what you pay for in these situations.
Posted on 3/20/18 at 6:46 pm to MikeBRLA
It's not really a matter of value, or what the watch is or isn't worth. I'm going to do it because it was passed down to me and has some sentimental value. I want to know the best way to do it. I'm not paying $800 just for a crystal. If they replace the crystal and service the movement, then I could see myself doing that.
Posted on 3/20/18 at 6:48 pm to jbgleason
I'm not in BR anymore, but thank you for a real answer. So any watchmaker can do this sort of thing? Did your guy use Rolex parts? How much does that matter?
Posted on 3/20/18 at 6:50 pm to fareplay
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I say on retail in the right settings it would be worth 500
Maybe so, but I've got to get it cleaned up and put on a display. It's going to take up space in the store and they don't sell quickly. I'll give you $200.
If yoh want to get $500 for it, open your own store.
Posted on 3/20/18 at 6:54 pm to nobigdeal69
If it means something to you then send it to Omega and have them service it. You’ll forget about the cost soon enough, and the quality of their servicing will make the watch last another 50 years for your kid instead of some dipshit slapping second had parts on it to eek out another 5 years or so for you. Or if it doesn’t mean that much sell it for like 300 and buy a new one
Posted on 3/20/18 at 6:57 pm to nobigdeal69
I was insistent on real parts. If you are going to spend the money anyway, why not get it done right? I figure it’s pretty fricked up to take an heirloom and stick fake parts in it. I wouldn’t take it to “any watchmaker” either, I recommended the guy here because he is certified. Reach out to Omega and find a certified repair guy in your area. Or they may have a central location you can send it in to also, I know Rolex has a place in NY for that.
Posted on 3/20/18 at 6:58 pm to nobigdeal69
If yo want it done right send it to Eric Ku over at LA Watchworks. He has done work for me and is top notch.
I have also used Bob Ridley over at Watchmakers International.
Either of these guys has tons of experience working on vintage watches.
If you are not in a rush there is a guy named Michael Young who has restored some bracelets for me that was nothing short of incredible. He is probably the best in the world at doing this but is still reasonably priced. His company is Classic Watch Repair. The only drawback with using him is he is located in Hong Kong which is a hassle shipping to.
For a heirloom watch you could not go wrong with any of these three.
I have also used Bob Ridley over at Watchmakers International.
Either of these guys has tons of experience working on vintage watches.
If you are not in a rush there is a guy named Michael Young who has restored some bracelets for me that was nothing short of incredible. He is probably the best in the world at doing this but is still reasonably priced. His company is Classic Watch Repair. The only drawback with using him is he is located in Hong Kong which is a hassle shipping to.
For a heirloom watch you could not go wrong with any of these three.
This post was edited on 3/20/18 at 7:38 pm
Posted on 3/20/18 at 7:45 pm to highcotton2
I will give you $100
Posted on 3/20/18 at 7:51 pm to nobigdeal69
If you want to get ripped the frick off call Crown and Caliber.
Posted on 3/20/18 at 8:14 pm to highcotton2
Watchmakers international is in dfw, so that's perfect. Thanks!
Posted on 3/20/18 at 8:22 pm to nobigdeal69
post a pic on here after it is restored. It's a cool watch.
Posted on 3/20/18 at 8:38 pm to nobigdeal69
You are going to need someone to go over the movement and make sure it is ok. I would bet both pushers will need replaced, since on is missing. Get a new crystal it should be plastic? So that should not be pricey. The band looks like it has a shite ton of slack just replace with a nice leather band probably another 80- 100 there. I would think it could be fixed up for about $500- 800 depending on where you take it. Totally worth it IMO. Sentimental value aside, fixed up it would probably be worth about 2k maybe more.
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