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·I previously posted what I thought was a 67ish seamaster chronograph. Helpful folks here sent me in the correct direction to help identify. I could not initially get the case back off so had to take it to a jeweler. It appears to be in excellent shape and all functions work. Now, I have a few more questions.
1. The watch was my father's and after he passed, my mother kept it. I do not know the service history but upon opening the case back, there is a bit of writing in black ink. JW 7-02. My guess is that this is an indication that the watch was serviced. Is it a typical practice to put that info on the case back? If not, any ideas? Could it be a poorly written 62?
2. I have the serial number from the movement. Does that provide any additional information about the watch? Is there any kind of resource for that?
3. I believe that someone told me that the face is called radium. I've also seen faces with patina. What are your thoughts based on the pictures?
4. The crystal has a crack on the edge. It is unnoticeable unless you know it is there or are examining it. The jeweler told me that those crystals are hard to find and expensive. I find literally no online sellers for crystals specific to 105.001. Is there another way to search for the correct crystal?
5. I imagine that a cracked crystal has some impact on the value to a collector. I know this is vague but how substantial is the impact?
6. Thoughts on servicing the watch? I understand not to have it refurbished or polished. I've gone to 3 jewelers and 2 told me to take it to omega which I don't plan on doing (unless I should). The other gave me a very vague response about having to see what parts it needs. What would be short of a full service - oiling?
7. And I'm sure you guys will tell me if something is off about the watch. I'm almost certain that it is real and original. Just the way my dad operated. The one thing is I haven't seen one exactly like it with the radium face, hour markers and hands. I've seen other 105.001-62 that are similar but one thing or another will be different. Saw one that had the number 12, different hour markers and hands. One with 12 and different hour markers. One exactly the same but in gold.
Edit. 8. Any Ballpark ideas as to value? I've seen a few online but there isn't much I can find in the way of sale history. Checked eBay sales.
Thanks in advance!
1. The watch was my father's and after he passed, my mother kept it. I do not know the service history but upon opening the case back, there is a bit of writing in black ink. JW 7-02. My guess is that this is an indication that the watch was serviced. Is it a typical practice to put that info on the case back? If not, any ideas? Could it be a poorly written 62?
2. I have the serial number from the movement. Does that provide any additional information about the watch? Is there any kind of resource for that?
3. I believe that someone told me that the face is called radium. I've also seen faces with patina. What are your thoughts based on the pictures?
4. The crystal has a crack on the edge. It is unnoticeable unless you know it is there or are examining it. The jeweler told me that those crystals are hard to find and expensive. I find literally no online sellers for crystals specific to 105.001. Is there another way to search for the correct crystal?
5. I imagine that a cracked crystal has some impact on the value to a collector. I know this is vague but how substantial is the impact?
6. Thoughts on servicing the watch? I understand not to have it refurbished or polished. I've gone to 3 jewelers and 2 told me to take it to omega which I don't plan on doing (unless I should). The other gave me a very vague response about having to see what parts it needs. What would be short of a full service - oiling?
7. And I'm sure you guys will tell me if something is off about the watch. I'm almost certain that it is real and original. Just the way my dad operated. The one thing is I haven't seen one exactly like it with the radium face, hour markers and hands. I've seen other 105.001-62 that are similar but one thing or another will be different. Saw one that had the number 12, different hour markers and hands. One with 12 and different hour markers. One exactly the same but in gold.
Edit. 8. Any Ballpark ideas as to value? I've seen a few online but there isn't much I can find in the way of sale history. Checked eBay sales.
Thanks in advance!
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