1970's (??) Geneve Auto

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Hi - Recently 'inherited' my grandad's watch. Pics poor quality, apologies. Have sent if off for a service at Omega HQ. Report back as follows with my proposed response keen for your views:

Omega Report:
The watch needs a full maintenance service
The dial is oxidized.
The luminescent material of dial has grown pale.
The dial could remain in its current condition.
The hands are not in good condition.
This model does not have a water-resistant design.
The case is scratched/damaged.
The case and case back are corroded.
The crystal is scratched.
The bracelet shows signs of wear and tear.
The bracelet is not manufactured by OMEGA and hence no interventions will be performed.

My proposed Response:
Mechanical Service: Please proceed with the full maintenance service of the movement as recommended.
Case & Crystal: Please address any functional issues regarding the case and case back corrosion to ensure the movement remains protected. However, please do not polish the case. I wish to preserve the original finish, sharp edges, and signs of age. If the crystal is heavily scratched, please replace it with an authentic, period-correct crystal if available; otherwise, it may remain as is.
Dial & Hands: I have decided not to proceed with the restoration or replacement of the dial and hands. I wish to keep these original to the watch to preserve its historical authenticity and vintage patina, unless they impact on the movement.
Bracelet: I acknowledge your note regarding the non-original bracelet and will manage this separately. Please do not perform any interventions on the bracelet.

The serial number is is 38190791 and caliber No is 1012.

Can you advise a) is my proposed response to the service correct. b) the year of manufacture c) estimated value post service - for insurance purposes.

Many thanks in advance

 
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Obviously ‘correct’ in this context is subjective.

I would generally do as you have indicated with a couple of notes;

1. I’d just get the crystal replaced. It will be a modern service item not a period correct item but I’d still have it done.

2. Saying please address functional issues with the case but don’t polish or replace any parts could well be a clash.

3. If you’re not have a case refinish, dial/hands replacement, bracelet replacement or any other work that requires parts from Omega, why pay the huge premium to get it serviced by Omega instead of a good, vintage specialist watchmaker?
 
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Usually dial hands restore and case polishing will costs you some extra amount
standard procedure is just a movement full service
includes cleaning and lubrication
most of the times vintage Omega does not requires part replacements if so usually has just 1 part with issue and sometimes quoted some extra amount

all you need to tell is current watch is sentimental for you and it must stay same visual condition I am looking for a movement full service only possibly crystal replacement ( scratch removal preferred )


p.s Yes and is pointless to make send it to Omega authorized place as servicing will costs your watch price + they usually require to replace many parts
many reputable watchmakers can easily get it done for you without any trouble
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The cost will probably be multiple(s) of watch value. A better choice would be service by independent watchmaker with Omega parts account
 
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You can certainly request that Omega not do certain things, but also realize that they will make decisions to replace parts regardless of your request, if they deem that not replacing them would possibly cause the watch to come back under warranty.

So on the hands for example - if there is lume and that lume is cracked or missing in spots, you will not have a choice - they will replace the hands. Same on the dial - if they find that the finish of the dial is flaking off, they will either replace it or refinish it - keeping it will not be an option.

Using Omega for a watch you want to keep cosmetically original is always risky, and you would be far better off using an Omega certified watchmaker who you can talk to directly, and tell them what you want and don;t want done. There are ways of mitigating the risks involved in using these parts over again, but Omega will not take the time to do them, where a watchmaker who works on vintage for a lot of collectors will.
 
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I was going to write exactly what @Archer just has.
You can make as many requests as you wish to Omega. If they decide that leaving any part untocuched or unchanged will compromise the integrity of the watch, they will ignore you and change the part.

Sometimes the service replacement won't even look like the original. For example, I happen to know that they don't have Blue-Silver-Blue bullseye dials for the first generation dynamic, But they do have siler-blue-silver. So if you send the former in (& they decide the dial needs changing), you'll get the later back.

Because of this policy it is generally advised that you do not send Omega a vintage watch for service. Unless of course you're quite happy to receive something back that looks new and very possibly completely different to the watch you sent them.