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·Good Evening Friends,
I’ve recently acquired a 1955 Seamaster Certified Chronometre of the Calibre 354 variety. I’m certain I paid more than its “market value” but I’ve had my heart set on a 50’s Seamaster Certified Chronometre for a couple of years ever since I found one and returned it to its rightful owner - so, its value is determined by how much I was willing to pay for it. I am quite certain it’s entirely original - the acrylic crystal has the small Omega symbol on the underside center, the pie-pan dial is aged enough for the period, the movement, caseback, etc. all seem to match.
My question regards with whom should I trust to service the watch? It keeps time but I’m certain it hasn’t been cleaned and lubed appropriately for a long time. I live on the east coast of the United States around Washington, D.C. and there are numerous reputable watch repair shops in the area, but I presume I shouldn’t trust any reputable watch shop with a 65 year old Omega.
Do I need to ship it off to someone who specializes in vintage Omegas specifically?
1955 Omega Seamaster Calibre 354 Certified Chronometer, 2767-11 SC Case
I’ve recently acquired a 1955 Seamaster Certified Chronometre of the Calibre 354 variety. I’m certain I paid more than its “market value” but I’ve had my heart set on a 50’s Seamaster Certified Chronometre for a couple of years ever since I found one and returned it to its rightful owner - so, its value is determined by how much I was willing to pay for it. I am quite certain it’s entirely original - the acrylic crystal has the small Omega symbol on the underside center, the pie-pan dial is aged enough for the period, the movement, caseback, etc. all seem to match.
My question regards with whom should I trust to service the watch? It keeps time but I’m certain it hasn’t been cleaned and lubed appropriately for a long time. I live on the east coast of the United States around Washington, D.C. and there are numerous reputable watch repair shops in the area, but I presume I shouldn’t trust any reputable watch shop with a 65 year old Omega.
Do I need to ship it off to someone who specializes in vintage Omegas specifically?
1955 Omega Seamaster Calibre 354 Certified Chronometer, 2767-11 SC Case
