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SOLD 1969 Omega Seamaster Memomatic 166.072 drawer find/restoration project - £1000

  1. tyrantlizardrex Sep 5, 2021

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    I bought this 1969 Omega Seamaster Memomatic 166.072 last summer (2020) from the son of the original owner, with plans to give it a mid restoration, service it, and then wear it.

    A year on, and beyond removing the wrist cheese and other accumulated yuck from the case and crystal, no further progress has been made.

    BUYER BEWARE: It runs, the alarm functions, but it is in dire need of a service. I'm offering this up for sale as a project/repair.

    This Memomatic has clearly been worn a lot, the hippocampus on the case back is worn down, the crystal is dented and scratched, there are hairline marks all over it, and a few dinks here and there.

    This is not a pristine example, but it is honest.

    Please see the photos as they are your best guide as to what you're getting yourself in for.

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    Comes with the original instruction booklet, that the owner wrote his name and address on the front of.

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    If you have any questions, feel free to DM me, or post here, and I'll do my best to answer them.

    Watch is located in London, UK.

    Looking for £1295 ono
     
  2. tyrantlizardrex Sep 6, 2021

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    Now listed on eBay, and as always, open to sensible offers.
     
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  3. tyrantlizardrex Sep 9, 2021

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    One off drop to £1095 plus postage.

    Come and get it.
     
  4. tyrantlizardrex Sep 14, 2021

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    Few interested parties, but no sale as yet.

    Shipping outside of the UK is possible - finding someone who will do that tracked and insured is proving a little challenging, so UK sale preferred.

    I'm aware that this watch needs some work, but think it is fairly priced at £1095 plus shipping.
     
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  5. tyrantlizardrex Sep 19, 2021

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    Still available.

    Lots more interest over the last week... not a whole lot of follow through.

    If you'd like to make it yours, drop me a line.
     
  6. rob#1 Sep 19, 2021

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    Such a cool watch, GLWS :thumbsup:
     
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  7. tyrantlizardrex Sep 26, 2021

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    6,500 views… that’s a lot of interest but not a whole of action. :whistling:

    It’s in the U.K.

    It needs the love of a good watchmaker.

    I’d quite like to put some cash bank into my bank account - £1000 plus postage if you want it.

    Come talk to me if you’d like to make it yours.
     
  8. tyrantlizardrex Oct 1, 2021

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    Bump.
     
  9. tyrantlizardrex Oct 3, 2021

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    8,000 views... that's a lot of window shopping! :D
     
  10. Tet I prefer Dilmah do try it Oct 3, 2021

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    Haha I confess I'm one of them. Would love to be buying but I think my wife would kill me buying another watch needing attention

    Good luck with the sale, is a beautiful thing.
     
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  11. tyrantlizardrex Oct 14, 2021

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    OHPF - thanks to OF for the generously provided forum, to those that expressed an interest, and to the buyer.
     
  12. tyrantlizardrex Oct 27, 2021

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    Back from holiday, funds received, and the Memomatic is heading off to its new owner in the morning.

    Thanks all. :thumbsup:
     
    Edited Oct 27, 2021