Watches - another OCD problem
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@louisbosco
I hope they get it sorted. I have used Michael Young a few times for repairs and service and have been very pleased with the work. -
The Montblanc Rally Timer is a big hunk of titanium, with a lovely Minerva monopusher inside. It's the same price as the GP skeleton, though a lot less practical.
Maybe not practical, but damn, is it good looking.
And the denim strap on the Omega is, well, not good looking…
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Lovely from Tudor. By no means attempting to be or resemble a tool watch. Though I do love GMT, Pelagos (I could get over the novel written on its dial and the HEV) and to a lesser extent Black Bay.
https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/glamour-double-date/m57100-0001
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I saw that Tudor yesterday, and it's a lovely looking piece. I think that it's a good candidate for an only watch, though it's probably a bit less casual than a Black Bay.
Bear in mind that it's a 42 mm case, so will be fairly large. The limited edition Omega Seamaster anniversary models have a similar style and smaller diameter, but are more expensive and possibly sold out.
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Finally got a new battery in this guy and have been wearing it non-stop. Def on par with the Grand Seikos I’ve owned.
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Not for everyone…
Swatch x Damien Hirst x Mickey Mouse
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Bell & Ross with IHSH-180
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Gentlemen who know about this kind thing…
When it comes to vintage watches are they worth anything, or indeed still considered interesting at all, if all the external stuff is OG, but the movement is a new stock movement?
I ask because my oldest son has a inherited a beautiful Omega Seamaster. I’m trying to get it dated but I suspect it is from the late 60’s or early 70’s. The original movement is fubar and we can get a stock mechanical installed, plus a clean and refurb, for about 400USD.
I’m unsure if it’s worth it.
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I don't have a helpful answer, @neph93 , but know you'll find one here. I did want to say that philosophically I personally would want as much of the original movement preserved as possible, but I imagine that could carry extraordinary expense.
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The same thought occurred to me but I’d imagine that would require sending it out of the country to either a high level Omega workshop or some kind «forensic» Omega specialist.
At the moment I’m not even sure that a 400USD refurb us worth it so my 15 year old can have a cool watch. He isn’t very interested in watches generally but if he wanted one I’d be more inclined to get him an entry level Seiko 5 or Prospex for 250USD.
At the same time, if it is fifty or sixty years old (or even older again), the idea of getting it working is quite appealing.
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@neph93, I personaly would say, that a vintage Omega without the original movment is from a collectors side worthless. I'am not shure if you know, but the Omegas from that time had original Omega movements which where really unique to Omega. They have been, and still are outstanding. But it is not so easy anymore to get all the spare parts, some of them if avalible are quite expensive.
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I figured as much @marlin .
I’ve just read up on the development of the movement for the Seamaster. The watch is currently in the shop that assessed the repairs but when I get it back I’ll make a point of finding out exactly which model it is.
Fixing it for its capital value isn’t really the point but it would make it a less sentimental expense and more of an investment if it was actually worth something.
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Omega have a restoration service at Bienne, but it's an expensive process.
https://www.omegawatches.com/customer-service/interventions-and-prices/restoration
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At the moment I’m not even sure that a 400USD refurb us worth it so my 15 year old can have a cool watch. He isn’t very interested in watches generally but if he wanted one I’d be more inclined to get him an entry level Seiko 5 or Prospex for 250USD.
This is probably the best course of action for him now. Maybe in a few (or several) years he'll be more into watches and more interested in a restored antique.
When I was about the same age, my dad offered me the Zodiac Sea Wolf he purchased and wore while stationed in Vietnam. I asked for a Swatch instead. Luckily, he didn't hold it against me.
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I have a vintage Omega Seamaster DeVille my dad was awarded for top of his medical school class (the apple having fallen far, far from the tree) and it is really old, but the minute you move the thing the rotor spins up and the seconds hand ticks. It's on the right of a vintage pulsomiter here:
Rolex ultimately passed them in prestige for many, but I'll always love Omega.
I'll also always love Seiko, and Prospex is a great choice. Presage has a number of affordable dressier options too.
(Big Ugly posted below)
